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UAE, UN, INTERPOL and EUROPOL Join Forces to Tackle Environmental Crime and Climate Crisis
- UAE Ministry of Interior will take charge of data-driven global preparedness assessment with the support of ESRI. The Ministry will also lead the establishment of the Global Training Hub in close partnership with the UNODC, and in collaboration with the UN Joint Environment Unit and other partners at I2LEC.
- IINTERPOL-led Joint Operations unit, with the support of UNODC, EUROPOL, and the UAE Ministry of Interior, will target environmental crimes across the world, whereas the United Nations Police will aim to train police experts to help build capacities to address environmental crimes and climate-related threats in the countries where they are deployed.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC), a joint initiative led by the UAE Ministry of Interior in close partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), launched today its roadmap for the years 2023 to 2025 focusing on five major initiatives aimed at tackling environmental crime and the climate crisis at large.
The launch followed a meeting of the I2LEC’s Steering Committee, which discussed the need for global action, including increased training and joint operations to address climate challenges and combat crimes against the environment. The roadmap will guide the actions and areas of work of I2LEC in the years ahead.
The Steering Committee gathered I2LEC partners and representatives from international bodies including UNODC, INTERPOL, the UNEP/OCHA Joint Environmental Unit, EUROPOL, ESRI, UNPOL and the UAE Ministry of the Interior, who unanimously agreed to the importance of international cooperation and coordination in addressing the challenges brought about by climate change, on a global scale.
The 2023- 2025 Roadmap encompasses a number of global initiatives, spearheaded by various members of the Steering Committee. These initiatives include a White Paper on crimes that affect the environment in addition to a global gaps and needs assessment, a UN Climate Incident Observers, a Global Training Hub, and Interpol-led Joint Climate Operations Unit targeting crimes that affect the environment and climate change. Each of these initiatives will be led by an organization member of the I2LEC Steering Committee.
Lt. Col. Dana Humaid, Director General of the International Affairs Bureau of the UAE Ministry of Interior, highlighted the importance of having a roadmap in place to ensure all relevant partners are proactively enhancing the ability of law enforcement agencies to address the challenges brought about by climate change:
“Global challenges require global solutions. This productive Steering Committee meeting has once again highlighted that not only is it critical that law enforcement is prepared for climate change, but that we also have the means and understanding to prevent and prosecute crimes against the environment. At the Ministry, we will be leading the I2LEC global preparedness assessment, allowing us to gain an authoritative understanding of the gaps and needs of global law enforcement in relation to climate change. Following this, we will also be establishing a global training hub in Abu Dhabi, to support law enforcement agencies around the world in this endeavor”, said Lt. Col. Humaid.
Dr. Hatem Aly, UNODC Regional Representative for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region, reiterated UNODC’s support to I2LEC as the co-chair of the initiative.
“On behalf of UNODC at large, I reaffirm our utmost commitment to the technical and strategic support at all levels for the implementation of this joint initiative. To this end, UNODC will embark on a comprehensive research paper on crimes that affect the environment, with the aim of presenting these findings at COP28 under the I2LEC banner. Initiatives and projects adopted within the framework of the I2LEC will tap into the existing data platforms and specialized expertise of our partners members of the initiative towards increased public awareness and strengthening technical capacities of law enforcement addressing crimes that affect the environment and climate. In this context, UNODC pledges to avail the integrated technical capacities of its relevant regional and global instruments and programmatic platforms.”
Steven Kavanagh, Executive Director for Police Services at INTERPOL commented: “Tackling environmental crime has become a key mission of law enforcement agencies. For the past 100 years, INTERPOL has played a leading role in developing international law enforcement operations according to the most prevalent threats. As the stakes of climate change raise, our environmental security strategy must reflect the scale of the threat we all face. We are passionate about this mission, and we are and determined to leverage our expertise in environmental enforcement to deliver a stronger response and global joint operations together with I2LEC partners. “
United Nations Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar added, “A comprehensive response to address the climate crisis is urgently needed. I applaud the launch of this two-year roadmap, which will help strengthen our support to police in host countries that are tackling climate challenges and crimes against the environment. Mainstreaming environmentally responsive policing through critical partnerships such as this contributes towards building a United Nations Police force that is better prepared for a future of rising temperatures, increased food and water insecurity, climate-related crime and conflict. We look forward to contributing to the I2LEC initiative, including through the training and deployment of United Nations Police experts”.
Guilhem Soulie, Esri’s Lead for National Security in Middle East & Africa, highlighted the importance of having access to diverse datasets and enabling their joint management in order to enable I2LEC-relevant analytics to be performed:
“Crimes against climate have second, third order consequences, or ripple effects, that demand proper intelligence workflows to be dealt. This in turns demands full collaboration between a very diverse base of national and international organizations. Esri is humbled in leveraging its technological expertise to such an amazing array of international law enforcement agencies and is committed to providing its technology and expertise, particularly in the creation of the global preparedness assessment and interactive dashboard to massively increase our access to real-time climate intelligence.”
The first Steering Committee meeting took place after several important milestones since the establishment of the initiative, including the I2LEC pledge, which was presented at the 32nd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna where it gained the support of more than 20 countries.
As of today, the UAE Ministry of Interior and the UNODC together with I2LEC’s other partners will join forces towards the implementation of the 2023-2025 Roadmap. This includes several I2LEC-owned events taking place at COP28 in Dubai later this year, with the aim of driving further international awareness and support for the initiative.
I2LEC is a global initiative, aimed at awareness-raising, capacity-building and research concerning crimes that affect the environment and climate change, as well as the response of law enforcement to the changing climate.
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Bitget Demonstrates Continuous User Assets Growth with April 2024 Proof of Reserves Update
VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, reaffirms its commitment to transparency and demonstrates continuous user asset growth with its latest April 2024 Proof of Reserves (PoR) update. The update showcases Bitget’s unwavering dedication to maintaining robust reserves, ensuring the security of user assets amidst the dynamic crypto landscape.
The April 2024 PoR report reveals a total reserve ratio of 176%, with ratio for BTC and ETH reaching 335% and 229% respectively. The latest update also unveils a significant increase in the user assets of USDT and ETH, as both figures grew as much as 51% and 46% since January 2024, showing strong momentum in user confidence and growth.
Gracy Chen, Managing Director at Bitget, emphasized the significance of the latest PoR update, stating, “Bitget is unwavering in its commitment to transparency and financial stability. Our latest PoR update reinforces our dedication to safeguarding user assets and upholding the highest standards of accountability. With a total reserve ratio of 176%, Bitget continues to lead by example in the cryptocurrency exchange industry.”
The regularly updated reserve ratios for prominent cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC, underscore Bitget’s commitment to providing users with a secure and transparent trading environment. Bitget’s dedication to transparency extends beyond PoR disclosures. The exchange has also established a Protection Fund and publishes monthly valuations to further enhance user protection and mitigate potential risks.
As of April 22, 2024, Coinmarketcap reports that Bitget’s total reserves exceed $2.7 billion, consolidating Bitget’s position as a reliable and trustworthy cryptocurrency exchange. By conducting routine audits, Bitget ensures continuous visibility and upholds its responsibility to openness and accountability.
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and web3 company. Serving over 20 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and official eSports events organizer PGL.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
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Binance Labs Backs Movement Labs’ Mission to Bring ‘Move Everywhere’ with Investment
- Undisclosed Investment From Binance Labs Follows Movement’s $38M Series A Funding Round
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Movement Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain development team, today announced an investment from Binance Labs. These investments closely follow Movement Labs’ successful $38m Series A funding round as the company continues to gain momentum in its mission to bring ‘Move Everywhere.’
Founded in 2022, Movement is building an ecosystem of Modular Move-based blockchains, starting with M2, the first Move Virtual Machine L2 for Ethereum. Movement will use the funds to expand its suite of open-source tooling, frameworks, and protocols to facilitate the adoption of the Move programming language across broader blockchain ecosystems. With Movement, developers can launch secure, performant, and high-throughput Move VM rollups as easily as they do smart contracts.
As part of its global expansion strategy, Movement Labs is placing a strong emphasis on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, recognizing the immense potential and talent within the Move development community. The company is committed to championing and supporting Asian Move developers, providing them with the resources, education, and opportunities needed to showcase their exceptional work and contribute to the growth of the Move ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to welcome Binance Labs as an investor,” said Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs. “Their support and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to execute our ‘Move Everywhere’ strategy, starting with a focus on the vibrant and innovative APAC market. By empowering and collaborating with the talented Move developers in the region, we aim to accelerate the adoption of Move and unlock new possibilities for the entire ecosystem.”
For more information about Movement Labs and a guide to participate in its devnet, please visit: movementlabs.xyz and follow on X @movementlabsxyz and on Discord. Connect with us at movementlabs.xyz to discuss global business opportunities.
About Movement Labs:
Co-founders, Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon, early builders in the Move ecosystem, founded Movement Labs in 2022 as the first integrated blockchain network, powering the fastest and most secure Layer 2 on Ethereum. Designed to pair smart contract security and parallelization with EVM liquidity and user bases, Movement is bringing the MoveVM to Ethereum through its flagship L2 and connected rollups with the Move Stack.
About Binance Labs
As the venture capital arm and accelerator of Binance, Binance Labs has now grown to be worth over $10 billion. Its portfolio covers 250 projects from over 25 countries across six continents and has a return on investment rate of over 14X. Fifty of Binance Labs’ portfolio companies are projects that have gone through our incubation programs. For more information, follow Binance Labs on X.
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Discover Move Move Coin: Is This the Next Sports Blockchain for Your Workout?
SINGAPORE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MMC Foundation Singapore is excited to announce the launch of Move Move Coin (MMC), the first-of-its-kind blockchain sports project designed to transform how we think about fitness and technology. This pioneering initiative is set to merge health with high-tech, promoting nationwide fitness through the innovative use of Web3 technology.
Transforming National Fitness with Blockchain
By integrating physical activity with blockchain, MMC creates a unique ecosystem where exercise translates directly into MMC computing power. Participants can engage in the MMC exercise plan, turning their workouts into tangible incentives for every physical activity.
Move Foundation’s mission is to ignite a passion for sports across the nation by offering a cutting-edge, enjoyable sports ecosystem. With the introduction of MMC, the vision is to position it as the leading global initiative for national sports programs powered by Web3 technology, setting a precedent for future sports blockchain projects.
Why You Should Move With MMC Foundation
MMC lies in a dynamic system that transforms physical activity into tangible rewards. Participants can enhance their fitness routines while simultaneously generating MMC computing power, a novel approach that earns them MMC encrypted assets. This unique feature leverages the dual benefits of health and technology, offering an incentive that goes beyond traditional fitness rewards.
The integration of NFT technology with sports equipment not only personalizes the user experience but also amplifies the benefits received from workouts. By purchasing NFTs that represent various pieces of sports gear, users can increase their MMC accumulation, thus adding a layer of customization and value to their exercise regimen.
To safeguard the integrity and longevity of NFT assets, MMC Foundation employs the IPFS network for storage, ensuring decentralized, reliable access worldwide. Looking ahead, MMC Foundation is set on expanding MMC’s footprint globally, collaborating with other blockchain ecosystems for seamless asset circulation and exchange, and positioning itself as a leader in the sports blockchain market.
The Global Vision for MMC Foundation
The future of the MMC project is marked by an ambitious global expansion strategy. This involves not only widespread promotion across various markets but also strategic partnerships with other blockchain ecosystems. These collaborations are essential for facilitating the cross-chain circulation and exchange of assets, enhancing the interoperability and reach of the MMC ecosystem.
MMC Foundation is also committed to a robust global marketing drive aimed at establishing the project as a top-tier brand within the sports blockchain industry. By actively promoting and aligning with international sports and fitness communities, MMC Foundation aims to create a widely recognized presence worldwide.
About Move Move Coin
Move Move Coin (MMC) is a solution initiated by the MMC Foundation in Singapore that utilizes Web3 technology to encourage and motivate nationwide physical fitness activities. MMC operates as a token rewards and blockchain-driven system, allowing participation in token mining through devices like smartphones and smartwatches for activity monitoring.
For more information, please visit:
- Official Website: movemovecoin.com
- Blockchain Explorer: mmcscan.com
- Whitepaper: https://doc.movemovecoin.com/zh-cn
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