CAPE TOWN: The African Union Department of Health, Humanitarian and Social Affairs and The Office of the African Union Youth Envoy, in collaboration with partners, hosted an AU humanitarian youth forum.In here, the youth are also pledging conference ahead of the scheduledAfrican Union Extraordinary Summit to be held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from the 25th to the 28th of May 2022.
Chido Mpemba, the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy commented:“It is my sincere hope as the Youth Envoy, that at the end of this summit, we have deliberated a youth-centric humanitarian architecture,a protocol on the free movement of persons and come up with a
definitive, sustainable political resolution. This resolution statement will incorporate our ideas and solutions and become a planof action to integrate the youths in the overall summit outcomes.”
Organisers explain that the key objective of this forum aligns with Aspiration 6 of the African Union Agenda 2063 and article 11 of the African Youth Charter, by providing young people with the opportunity to have their voices heard by key decision makers on key issues that are to be deliberated at the summit.
Young people from all over Africa came to discuss the road that is tobe taken towards inclusivity, integration and the advancement ofAfrica as a whole.
“To achieve the Agenda 2063 and the Africa we want; we must collectively seek solutions that will drive concrete political actionfrom all duty bearers.” said The Youth Envoy. On the sidelines of the event in Nairobi, the Youth Envoy held a consultation with the young refugee’s policy group as part of her 60days listening tour campaign to gain insights that will further contribute to the development of youth-led, meaningful programs and plans of the African Union towards achieving Agenda 2063.
Amb. King Adekunle, who is the Chair of the PRC Sub-Committee on Refugees and IDPs had the following to say: “On developing the sensitization strategy to the protocol on Free Movement of Persons, there is a need to look at the benefits and challenges of the free movement of people, especially as it relates to crime and security.”
And that Africa faces more humanitarian crises than any other continent with over 282 million people experiencing food relatedshortages while a further 32 million are displaced. These crises have been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the logistical challenges it presented.
Dr. Margaret Agama-Anyetei, Ag Director of Health and HumanitarianAffairs Directorate, AUC said:“It is worrying that humanitarian crises in Africa are increasing, millions of people require humanitarian assistance. There is a need for collective action and response, greater integration andmulti-sectoral humanitarian assistance focused on root causes and
prevention.”
Also stated is that this event is a key milestone towards the realization of the Agenda 2063 and empowering young people to takepart in the deliberation of key issues to that effect.
“We need member states to involve the youth to co-lead, co-develop and co-create tangible solutions to solve the humanitarian crises and threats.”- The Youth Envoy said in closing.
The recommendations set forward in this forum will inform the heads ofstates’ meeting in the upcoming summit in Malabo.
Chido Mpemba, is the youngest diplomat at the African Union Commission. The Envoy is mandated to serve as a representative of and advocate for the voices and interests of African youth to the relevantAfrican Union decision-making bodies.
The Youth Envoy’s office also engages African Youth on the continent and in the diaspora to draw them towards supporting and promoting positive social change, intergenerational dialogue and concrete action for Africa’s development as underscored in Agenda 2063.
The FIFAe Finals 2023 will once again be the
climax of the season featuring all things FIFAe ranging from esports,
gaming, music, fashion and much more
As the ‘FIFAe Finals’ model is set to return for summer 2023, the
tournament will see the Best 24 clubs, players and nations to qualify
for FIFAe Finals 2023.
According to FIFA after the success of the first-ever FIFAe Finals
2022 this summer, FIFAe announced the return of the pinnacle events in
summer 2023. More nations, clubs and players than ever before are
expected to enrol in the FIFAe competitions – which will start at the
end of September 2022 – with the world’s top competitive gamers set to
compete over the next months to qualify for the FIFAe Finals 2023.
Ultimate fame awaits at the pinnacle events as players can qualify for
the FIFAe Club World Cup 2023 presented by EA SPORTS as a team,
represent their country at the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023 presented by EA
SPORTS or compete against the world’s best individuals at the FIFAe
World Cup 2023 presented by EA SPORTS. In addition, with an updated
season format, 24 of the best individual players, clubs and nations will
each compete at their series’ pinnacle event, enabling more preparation
time, more prize money for individuals and more chances to tell the
stories of the competitors.
Moreover, the FIFAe Finals 2023 will once again be the climax of the
season featuring all things FIFAe ranging from esports, gaming, music,
fashion and much more. A total of USD 1.2 million prize money will be
distributed at the FIFAe Finals 2023 in addition to the prize pool
available throughout the season via various qualification events.
“Following the positive feedback from the FIFAe Finals 2022, we’ll
continue to double down on co-creating with fans, teams and stakeholders
whilst offering more opportunities for partners with FIFA’s new
commercial structure for football gaming and esports”, said Romy Gai,
Chief Business Officer at FIFA. “This season will further cement the
FIFAe competitions as the climax for the world’s best and a place for
the entire community to share their passion.”
And last season, players from across the globe, over 780 clubs and
over 80 nations participated in the different tournament series – making
it the most engaging season on FIFAe social media channels ever. As of
2023, brands will be able to take up dedicated partnerships around
esports with the new commercial structure for the first time in FIFA’s
history.
Furthermore, to its competitions, FIFAe will maintain focus on
creating a positive impact with ‘The Good Game Promise’, which was
launched ahead of the FIFAe Finals 2022. FIFA.GG will continue to serve
as the main hub of FIFAe for the upcoming season, where fans and players
alike will be able to see results, rankings, fixtures and livestreams
from the events, added FIFAe.
Built in partnership with Microsoft, the NBA’s official cloud and AI partner powered by NBA’s new integrated digital platform
By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa
CAPE TOWN/South Africa: “Launching our new National
Basketball Association, NBA App and digital platform is a major
milestone as we continue to build and strengthen our direct-to-consumer
offerings,” said Chris Benyarko, NBA Executive Vice President,
Direct-to-Consumer.
“We are thrilled to deliver a reimagined product that will enhance
and personalize the way NBA fans engage with the league on a daily
basis.”
The NBA today announced the launch of the reimagined global NBA App, the all-in-one destination for NBA fans of every team.
With entirely new personalization features, the NBA App will provide
wall-to-wall content from every NBA game and feature social-style
vertical video, unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to players and
teams, new and existing shows and series, and access to the NBA vault
for free.
The NBA App – a product of NBA Digital, the league’s joint venture
with Turner Sports – is free to download. Moreover, the New NBA App to
Provide Wall-to-Wall Content from Every Game with Personalized
Experiences, Social-Style Vertical Video, Behind-the-Scenes Access to
Players and Teams and More Powered by Microsoft.
NBA App to Go Beyond NBA Game Coverage with New and Existing Original
Shows, Live Basketball from Leagues Around the World and Partner and
Influencer Content.
New Global Membership Program, NBA ID, Offers Special Access to
League Benefits; NBA League Pass and NBA TV Bundle Available at New Low
Price. In addition, the NBA has launched NBA ID, the league’s new global
membership program offering fans benefits and rewards from the league,
teams and its partners.
NBA ID, which is free to join, will link a fan’s experiences across
existing products like NBA League Pass and NBA Pick’Em. Throughout the
season, NBA ID members will get access to new original content and fan
favorites from the NBA vault.
Additionally, there will be enhanced members-only experiences from
NBA partners, ticket promotions, prizes through predictive and
sweepstakes-style NBA Pick’Em fantasy games, voting campaigns, and other
rewards.
According to the NBA, NBA App is powered by the NBA’s new integrated
digital platform, which was built in partnership with Microsoft, the
NBA’s official cloud and AI partner. The NBA App now includes a sleek
new design and a first-of-its-kind “For You” experience, with content
recommendations based on fan preferences and personalization powered by
Microsoft Azure and Azure AI.
Within the app’s “For You” page, fans can tap into a social-like
vertical video experience – with vertical scrolling – that features
real-time highlights of all NBA games in progress.
Furthermore, the league’s direct-to-consumer subscription offerings –
NBA League Pass and NBA TV – will be integrated into the NBA App,
giving fans the ability to watch live games and highlights and check
scores, statistics, and standings, all in one place.
For NBA League Pass subscribers, the live streams will feature higher
video quality, lower streaming latency, and a seamless user experience
for consuming live NBA content.
NBA League Pass returns this season with a new bundle at its lowest
pricing ever. For a limited time, the standard package is now available
for $14.99 per month ($99.99 for the full season) and the premium
package for $19.99 per month ($129.99 for the full season). Subscribers
will automatically receive the NBA TV direct-to-consumer offering as
part of the new bundle.
Content highlights on the NBA App include:
Live Programming and Social-Style Content:
Gameday Experience – Fans will be immersed in game-day content all
day long and, for the first time, get live access to streams of all
pregame and postgame NBA press conferences and media days from every
major event.
In addition, NBA ID members will have access to teams’ pregame shows for NBA League Pass games.
Lifestyle – Social-style content series looking at the lifestyle,
culture, fashion, music, and more around the game and off the court,
including NBA Kicks, NBA Fits, Jersey Drop, Ride Along, Celebrity Row,
and NBA Ink, among others.
“CrunchTime” – A free weekly whiparound show taking fans live to
crucial moments of each game and providing real-time updates and
analysis, produced by NBA TV and hosted by Jared Greenberg.
“NBABet stream” – A weekly stream produced by NBA TV with betting
expert Tim Doyle and a selection of top contributors to provide the
latest betting information during live game coverage.
Live NBA League Pass Programming.
In addition to 24/7 NBA TV programming and out-of-market live games,
NBA League Pass subscribers will have access to expanded options for
personalized viewing experiences through a wide variety of alternate
streams, including additional camera angles, betting-focused streams,
influencer-led and analytics-driven options, and in-language feeds with
commentary in three languages (Spanish, Portuguese and Korean).
“NBA HooperVision” returns for its second season with former NBA players and hosts Nate Robinson and Quentin Richardson.
External Content Contributors:
All-Access Directly from Teams – Behind-the-scenes storytelling from teams’ social and digital channels.
Partner Content – Content produced by popular basketball and
sports-highlight creators, including Turner Sports, featuring content
from the hosts of “Inside the NBA”, Grant Hill, and Greg Anthony, as
well as FanDuel, DraftKings, Action Network, Bleacher Report, and more.
Influencers – Influencer-created content from popular creators
including Thinking Basketball’s Ben Taylor, Jesser, Kris London, Lethal
Shooter, Devin Williams, Tristan Jass, and more focused on fashion,
lifestyle, and NBA culture both on and off the court.
Exclusive Original Programming:
“Gold Blooded” – A new seven-episode docuseries telling the story of
the Golden State Warriors’ journey to the 2022 NBA championship.
Narrated by Andre Iguodala, the series features never-before-seen
footage and new interviews with team executives and players, including
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
The first episode is available on the NBA App today.
“Pass the Rock” – Fans will get an exclusive look at the league’s
next generation of stars and their lives on and off the court throughout
the 2022-23 season. The multi-part series is slated to begin in late
November.
“Inside the App” – An exclusive weekly segment from TNT’s “Inside the
NBA” team that will spotlight the hottest storylines and most topical
events from around the league.
“NBA Real Training Camp” with the Philadelphia Sixers (October 29)
and Dallas Mavericks (October 30) – A special all-access show produced
by NBA TV during the opening week of preseason providing exclusive
look-ins at the teams’ practices and interviews with players, coaches
and front office personnel.
Archived Games – Fans will have access to archival footage from the
NBA vault, including 500 of the best classic games in NBA history.
Every NBA Finals game since 2000 will also be available, with more
Finals and popular games being released throughout the season.
Archived Series – Documentaries and all-access series from NBA
Entertainment’s archives will be available on-demand, including “Dream
Team”, “The Doctor”, “Wilt 100”, “The Association”, “Unscripted”,
“Inside Stuff” and more.
NBA’s International Games – The NBA App will be the go-to destination
for fans to engage with and watch The NBA Japan Games 2022 Presented by
Rakuten & Nissan (Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards on
Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 a.m. ET and Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1 a.m. ET) and The
NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 (Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks on Thursday,
Oct. 6 at noon ET and Saturday, Oct. 8 at noon ET).
“Hoop Cities” – An eight-part, in-language docuseries produced by the
NBA’s Europe and Middle East team that explores the local culture,
history, and basketball communities surrounding the game throughout the
following European cities: Belgrade (Serbia), Bologna (Italy), Cologne
& Leverkusen (Germany), Istanbul (Turkey), Kaunas (Lithuania), Paris
(France), Seville (Spain) and Thessaloniki (Greece).
The NBA added that additional content series and other enhanced features on the NBA App will be announced throughout the season.
The league is composed of 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in
Canada, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the
United States and Canada. It is the premier men’s professional
basketball league in the world. And the NBA’s regular season runs from
October to April, with each team playing 82 games.
The league’s playoff tournament extends into June. And as of 2020,
NBA players are the world’s best-paid athletes by average annual salary
per player.
“Mission55 Conflict in Anaka” Game Seeks To Power Up The Youth
The
game, which the AU and GIZ developed, aims to raise awareness, educate
and inform the public, particularly youth, on the mandate of the AU to
promote good governance, peace and security in Africa.
This week the African Union (AU) Youth for Peace Africa Programme,
the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and
the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) launched a
serious game known as “Mission55 Conflict in Anaka”, to commemorate the
International Day of Peace (Peace Day) 2022. The game, which the AU and
GIZ developed, aims to raise awareness, educate and inform the public,
particularly youth, on the mandate of the AU to promote good governance,
peace and security in Africa. Moreover, the launch exposes participants
to the African Governance Architecture (AGA), the African Peace and
Security Architecture (APSA) tools used to prevent, manage and mitigate
conflicts. It also aims to enhance the agency of PeaceBuilders within
their communities.
And speaking at the opening ceremony, Patience Chiradza, Director for
Governance and Conflict Prevention, on behalf of Amb. Bankole Adeoye,
Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, lauded the
AU-GIZ-UN partnership. She called on African youth to continue to
leverage new technologies in deepening their knowledge and understanding
toward meaningfully contributing to sustainable peace in Africa.
Chiradza underlined the significant contributions of the African
Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAPs) in advancing the implementation of
the youth, peace and security agenda in close collaboration with the AU
Member States, particularly the Peace and Security Council., “The
adoption of the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security and
its 10-Year Implementation Plan in 2020 is a key milestone,” concluded
Chiradza. On his part, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of
the UN Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of UNOAU,
reiterated the UN’s commitment to promote human dignity, end racism and
build peace, in line with the Peace Day 2022 theme and the Joint AU-UN
Framework for an Enhanced Partnership. Onanga-Anyanga stated that
education is critical in promoting harmony in our communities and
applauded the use of technological innovations for inclusivity in
peacebuilding.
According to Stephan Auer, German Ambassador to Ethiopia, “This game
will reinforce outreach efforts as youth can now connect through
smartphones and be more aware of the work of the African Union in crisis
prevention, conflict management and peacebuilding”. And following the
launch, the AYAPs convened a Youth General Assembly to update young
people on the status of the implementation of the youth, peace and
security agenda in Africa. These activities to mark Peace Day 2022 at
the AU Headquarters brought together representatives from the AU and
partner organizations, AYAPs, and other young people from across the
continent, including digital media practitioners and social media
influencers. To learn more, the game can be downloaded at Mission 55 Games.
UNICEF joined the South African education
stakeholders to look, pump up society and rallied it to action over
the protection of schools.
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), which happens
to be the biggest union in the education and public service sector, in
collaboration with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and
UNICEF South Africa, are on a campaign to protect schools’
infrastructure.
This collaboration stems from Sadtu’s ‘I am a school fan’
campaign intended to mobilise all stakeholders that includes learners,
parents, teachers, community members, relevant government departments,
faith-based organisations, and the private sector to play a decisive
role towards ensuring that schools are safe.
Moreover, the July 2021 “riots” and the recent floods in
KwaZulu-Natal further illuminated the infrastructure challenges in our
schools.
CAPE
TOWN: “It is our view that the youth will be the catalytic force to the
realization of the continental agenda. This asset in our hands is
perhaps the greatest resource, an asset much more valuable than all the
oil and mineral resources. The African youth are beginning to make
significant contributions to economic transformation across the
continent.”
These words were made by Prof. Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, President
and Chairman of Afreximbank, during his opening remarks at the 29th
Annual Meetings of Afreximbank recently.
Prof. Oramah has made a strong case for the role of the youth in
Africa’s developmental future, emphasizing that industrial revolutions
seen in other countries were largely attributed to a young and capable
workforce; a young and capable workforce is representative of Africa’s
workforce today.
Recent developments and research show that Africa represents one of
the highest potential markets for growth with significant natural and
human capital resources untapped.
Diverse and rich with opportunities, the continent is home to a
number of growing markets spanning natural and mineral resources,
construction, infrastructure, forestry, agriculture, tourism and
cultural sectors.
However, it is the continent’s human capital and digital technology
potential that offers the solution to unlocking a new era of
intra-African trade and growth.
Following the formation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963,
now the African Union (AU), established with a vision for an Africa
that was united, free and in control of its own destiny, countries
across the continent have been progressively improving intra-African
trade and commerce, recognizing the role cross-border business and
continental cooperation will play in driving sustainable socioeconomic
growth in Africa.
To further incentivize trade, the African Continental Free Trade
Agreement (AfCFTA) was implemented in January 2021, the premise of which
was to form the world’s largest free trade area by connecting the over
1.3 billion people across 54 African countries.
And the AfCFTA marked a historic moment for the continent, signaling a new era of simplified trade in Africa.
However, despite its implementation, an article by the Economist of
London stated that adoption and leveraging of the AfCFTA has been slow,
and “in practice, no trade has happened under its terms because of
continued political wrangling.
“Africa’s leaders risk squandering the promise of freer trade.” says Prof. Oramah.
He contended that, “While the Economist was right with regards to the
facts set out in their article, the conclusions are wrong because the
facts in the article are symptoms of a major problem the article did not
explore. We cannot reverse the symptoms without confronting the
problem.”
According to Prof. Oramah, it is necessary to explore the roots of
the problem rather than simply criticize modern state of affairs, while
driving the adoption and capitalization of growth-oriented agreements
such as the AfCFTA.
Specifically, in order to accelerate intra-African trade and
commerce, the continent should turn towards its own resources, driving
investment and development by leveraging Africa’s human capital and
technological potential.
“While the problem was identified decades ago, it is only now that
Africa can boast of possessing a combination of factors that can resolve
it. These consist of visionary and committed leadership, the youth, and
digital technology. Our leadership has done the courageous work of
giving us the AfCFTA. A lot now hinges on our Youth. It is for this
reason that Afreximbank dedicated this year’s Annual Meeting to the
theme, “Realizing the AfCFTA Potential in the Post-COVID-19 Era:
Leveraging the Power of The Youth,” Prof. Oramah continued.
As Africa’s diverse markets witness heightened investment and
development in a post-COVID-19 context, trade will be critical for
ensuring continental, rather than isolated, socio-economic development.
The youth’s role in this development is clear and by investing in the
continent’s human capital development, Africa will be able to reap the
rewards of a strong and growth-focused economy.
“The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is not only an advocate for the
development of the continent’s natural resources but of its human
capital resources. Africa’s population represents the youngest, the
fastest growing and arguably the most determined. It is time for us to
position the youth at the forefront of the continent’s development, and
only then will we be able to witness unprecedented growth. During the
continent’s premier energy event, African Energy Week 2022, discussions
will center around the youth, the role of women in Africa’s energy
future and strategies for enhancing intra-African trade and business,”
states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.
Prof. Oramah concluded, “Sprouting everywhere in a fragmented
continent, the African youth are poised to make giant strides in a
single continental market and could seamlessly become the drivers of
Africa’s integration and intra-African trade. Policies that give them
intellectual property protection, ease the cost of doing business as
well as improve access to the single African market will unleash their
entrepreneurial drive. A vibrant single market will open a new vista of
opportunities that will broaden the choices available to the youth and
empower them to reach their potential.”
World Youth Skills Day 2022 promotes TVET as a Solution
“Young
people are drivers of change and must be fully engaged in decisions
affecting their future. Guided by the United Nations Youth 2030
strategy, I urge everyone to act for youth skills development as a
priority, at the Summit and beyond.” UN Secretary-General António
Guterres.
“Young people are drivers of change and must be fully engaged in
decisions affecting their future. Guided by the United Nations Youth
2030 strategy, I urge everyone to act for youth skills development as a
priority, at the Summit and beyond.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The UN Chief made these words on Friday, July 15, 2022 during the World Youth Skills Day celebrations.
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 15 as World Youth Skills Day.
The
idea behind this move is to celebrate the strategic importance of
equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and
entrepreneurship.
And since then, World Youth Skills Day has
provided a unique opportunity for dialogue between young people,
technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions,
firms, employers’ and workers’ organizations, policy-makers and
development partners.
World Youth Skills Day 2022 took place amid
concerted efforts towards socio-economic recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic that are interconnected with challenges such as climate change,
conflict, persisting poverty, rising inequality, rapid technological
change, demographic transition among others.
Research shows that
young women and girls, young persons with disabilities, youth from
poorer households, rural communities, indigenous peoples, and minority
groups, as well as those who suffer the consequences of violent conflict
and political instability, continue to be excluded due to a combination
of factors.
In addition, the crisis has accelerated several
transitions the world of work was already undergoing, which add layers
of uncertainty regarding the skills and competencies that will be in
demand after the pandemic is overcome.
TVET is well placed to
help address these challenges by reducing access barriers to the world
of work, ensuring that skills gained are recognized and certified, and
offering skills development opportunities for out-of-school youth and those not in employment, education or training (NEET).
Experts
have declared that during this Decade of Action for the 2030 Agenda,
the full engagement of young people in global processes is vital to
generate positive change and innovation.
The celebrations of
World Youth Skills Day 2022 highlighted the ongoing focus on the
Transforming Education Summit (September 2022), and contributed to the
work being done under its Thematic Action Track “Learning and skills for
life, work, and sustainable development”. The summit is a
youth-inspired global event of major importance for the future of
millions of young people; it is prepared by, with and for youth.
The
“Transforming youth skills for the future” global event was
co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Sri Lanka to the
United Nations, together with UNESCO, ILO and the Office of the
Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth. It brought together youth,
governments, UN agencies, private sector and civil society
representatives to analyse the impact of current crises on youth across the world, and discussed how young people can quickly adapt to the demands of an ever-changing world.
Moreover,
organisers state, the growing youth population, rising unemployment in
many countries, changes in the labour market and in our economy due to
technological developments are just some of the reasons why we must
provide future generations with the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets
they need to cope with a changing world.
And to help technical
and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions form the
entrepreneurial values that are important for young people’s lives,
economic development and a sustainable society, UNESCO–UNEVOC has
developed a practical guide on how to introduce entrepreneurial learning where it is lacking, and how to mainstream it in vocational training.
To
the question of: What role do technical and vocational education and
training play? The overwhelming response from experts and industry
leaders is that, education and training are central to the achievement
of the 2030 Agenda.
And the vision of the Incheon Declaration:
Education 2030 is fully captured by Sustainable Development Goal 4
“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong
learning opportunities for all”.
They add that, Education 2030
devotes considerable attention to technical and vocational skills
development, specifically regarding access to affordable quality
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); the acquisition
of technical and vocational skills for employment, decent work and
entrepreneurship; the elimination of gender disparity and ensuring
access for the vulnerable.
In this context, TVET is expected to
address the multiple demands of an economic, social and environmental
nature by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need for
employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, promoting equitable,
inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and supporting transitions to
green economies and environmental sustainability, the experts
emphasize.
