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UN-Space pledges greater use of space for sustainable development

VIENNA, 6 July (UN Information Service) – The United Nations Inter-Agency Meeting on Outer Space Activities (UN-Space) has issued a joint statement on strengthening the role of space science, technology and applications for sustainable development within the United Nations system. The statement was delivered in connection with a UN-Space high-level panel on “United Nations: Reinforcing …

YES BANK pledges GBP 1 Million to LSE to support IG Patel Chair

YES BANK Pledges Funding the IG Patel Chair for 10 Years Funding from YES BANK to also Support work of LSE India Observatory YES BANK joins LSE’s Benefactors’ Board – the highest Accolade bestowed upon those who make Transformative Philanthropic Commitments to the School London, June 30, 2016: YES BANK, India’s fifth largest private sector …

BHP BILLITON PLEDGES A$6 MILLION TO BUSH BLITZ II PROJECT

Alongside partners the Australian Government and Earthwatch, BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities today announced a A$6 million contribution to the second stage of the unique species discovery program, Bush Blitz. BHP Billiton’s contribution will be matched by the Australian Government, allowing the program to run until 2017 with A$12 million in funding. Known as Bush Blitz …