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  • MIL-OSI: Home Decor Brand Graham & Brown Boosts Operational Efficiency and Growth with BigCommerce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading provider of open, composable commerce solutions for B2C and B2B brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors, today announced that Graham & Brown, a leading UK wallcoverings and home décor company, has achieved measurable improvements in customer experience, revenue growth, operational efficiency and digital maturity since launching its B2B ecommerce site on BigCommerce.

    In an industry traditionally driven by human touchpoints and manual processes, Graham & Brown recognised a fundamental shift in buyer expectations to increasingly demand the convenience and efficiency of digital self-service. Working with BigCommerce, Graham & Brown built a B2B ecommerce site to improve the buyer experience and its own business operations.

    Achieving revenue growth and market expansion

    This transformation moved quickly from concept to delivery. Within just 12 weeks, Graham & Brown launched a fully functioning B2B ecommerce site in January 2025. Adoption was rapid with 90% of key accounts having embraced the new digital channel, in the first few months, underlying the demand for a more efficient, customer-centric buying experience.

    Building on this early success, Graham & Brown rapidly expanded the platform beyond the UK, launching in Ireland and the broader European market by March. Designed from the outset with global scale in mind, the platform supports multi-currency transactions in GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, and NZD.

    Enhancing customer experience

    Central to Graham & Brown’s digital transformation was a focus on delivering a better customer experience. By engaging real customers in the build process, Graham & Brown gained direct insights into day-to-day user needs, enabling the development of features specifically tailored to the B2B buyer. BigCommerce allowed Graham & Brown to streamline the buyer experience, including a Quick Order tool for frequent, high-volume purchases, real-time visibility into credit balances and industry-specific functionality such as specifying batch numbers for wallpaper orders to ensure exact colour consistency.

    Another standout innovation was the launch of bespoke print-to-order wallpaper mural creation tools for B2B customers. This innovative feature allows trade clients to input custom dimensions and crop and zoom onto the design, to create a bespoke feature wall mural.

    “BigCommerce’s platform has been incredibly successful at delivering and achieving our digital goals from the onset,” said Mike Berry, head of ecommerce at Graham & Brown. “Not only has the platform elevated our customers’ journey by creating a more tailored and personalised experience, but it has also significantly eased the burden on our sales team.”

    Realising operational efficiencies

    The benefits of the new platform have been felt strongly inside the organisation. By shifting routine transactions and inquiries online, Graham & Brown has achieved significant operational efficiencies. The customer service team experienced a reduction in inbound calls, as common questions about stock, pricing and order status were answered by the website’s self-service tools. Likewise, the sales team has seen the typical Monday morning backlog of orders and emails decline.

    “We’re thrilled that Graham & Brown’s B2B website is delivering a tailored, elevated digital experience that meets the unique needs of the home furnishings industry,” said Lance Owide, general manager of B2B at BigCommerce. “Graham & Brown had a vision to use ecommerce to drive operational efficiency, and to power the company’s global growth ambitions, and the results so far have achieved this while staying true to the core values of the brand.”

    To learn more about BigCommerce B2B Edition, click here.

    About BigCommerce

    BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading open SaaS and composable ecommerce platform that empowers brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online. BigCommerce provides its customers sophisticated professional-grade functionality, customisation and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use. Tens of thousands of B2C and B2B companies across 150 countries and numerous industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit www.bigcommerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    BigCommerce® is a registered trademark of BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

    Media Contact:
    Brad Hem
    pr@bigcommerce.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Home Decor Brand Graham & Brown Boosts Operational Efficiency and Growth with BigCommerce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading provider of open, composable commerce solutions for B2C and B2B brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors, today announced that Graham & Brown, a leading UK wallcoverings and home décor company, has achieved measurable improvements in customer experience, revenue growth, operational efficiency and digital maturity since launching its B2B ecommerce site on BigCommerce.

    In an industry traditionally driven by human touchpoints and manual processes, Graham & Brown recognised a fundamental shift in buyer expectations to increasingly demand the convenience and efficiency of digital self-service. Working with BigCommerce, Graham & Brown built a B2B ecommerce site to improve the buyer experience and its own business operations.

    Achieving revenue growth and market expansion

    This transformation moved quickly from concept to delivery. Within just 12 weeks, Graham & Brown launched a fully functioning B2B ecommerce site in January 2025. Adoption was rapid with 90% of key accounts having embraced the new digital channel, in the first few months, underlying the demand for a more efficient, customer-centric buying experience.

    Building on this early success, Graham & Brown rapidly expanded the platform beyond the UK, launching in Ireland and the broader European market by March. Designed from the outset with global scale in mind, the platform supports multi-currency transactions in GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, and NZD.

    Enhancing customer experience

    Central to Graham & Brown’s digital transformation was a focus on delivering a better customer experience. By engaging real customers in the build process, Graham & Brown gained direct insights into day-to-day user needs, enabling the development of features specifically tailored to the B2B buyer. BigCommerce allowed Graham & Brown to streamline the buyer experience, including a Quick Order tool for frequent, high-volume purchases, real-time visibility into credit balances and industry-specific functionality such as specifying batch numbers for wallpaper orders to ensure exact colour consistency.

    Another standout innovation was the launch of bespoke print-to-order wallpaper mural creation tools for B2B customers. This innovative feature allows trade clients to input custom dimensions and crop and zoom onto the design, to create a bespoke feature wall mural.

    “BigCommerce’s platform has been incredibly successful at delivering and achieving our digital goals from the onset,” said Mike Berry, head of ecommerce at Graham & Brown. “Not only has the platform elevated our customers’ journey by creating a more tailored and personalised experience, but it has also significantly eased the burden on our sales team.”

    Realising operational efficiencies

    The benefits of the new platform have been felt strongly inside the organisation. By shifting routine transactions and inquiries online, Graham & Brown has achieved significant operational efficiencies. The customer service team experienced a reduction in inbound calls, as common questions about stock, pricing and order status were answered by the website’s self-service tools. Likewise, the sales team has seen the typical Monday morning backlog of orders and emails decline.

    “We’re thrilled that Graham & Brown’s B2B website is delivering a tailored, elevated digital experience that meets the unique needs of the home furnishings industry,” said Lance Owide, general manager of B2B at BigCommerce. “Graham & Brown had a vision to use ecommerce to drive operational efficiency, and to power the company’s global growth ambitions, and the results so far have achieved this while staying true to the core values of the brand.”

    To learn more about BigCommerce B2B Edition, click here.

    About BigCommerce

    BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading open SaaS and composable ecommerce platform that empowers brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online. BigCommerce provides its customers sophisticated professional-grade functionality, customisation and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use. Tens of thousands of B2C and B2B companies across 150 countries and numerous industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit www.bigcommerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    BigCommerce® is a registered trademark of BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

    Media Contact:
    Brad Hem
    pr@bigcommerce.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Home Decor Brand Graham & Brown Boosts Operational Efficiency and Growth with BigCommerce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading provider of open, composable commerce solutions for B2C and B2B brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors, today announced that Graham & Brown, a leading UK wallcoverings and home décor company, has achieved measurable improvements in customer experience, revenue growth, operational efficiency and digital maturity since launching its B2B ecommerce site on BigCommerce.

    In an industry traditionally driven by human touchpoints and manual processes, Graham & Brown recognised a fundamental shift in buyer expectations to increasingly demand the convenience and efficiency of digital self-service. Working with BigCommerce, Graham & Brown built a B2B ecommerce site to improve the buyer experience and its own business operations.

    Achieving revenue growth and market expansion

    This transformation moved quickly from concept to delivery. Within just 12 weeks, Graham & Brown launched a fully functioning B2B ecommerce site in January 2025. Adoption was rapid with 90% of key accounts having embraced the new digital channel, in the first few months, underlying the demand for a more efficient, customer-centric buying experience.

    Building on this early success, Graham & Brown rapidly expanded the platform beyond the UK, launching in Ireland and the broader European market by March. Designed from the outset with global scale in mind, the platform supports multi-currency transactions in GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, and NZD.

    Enhancing customer experience

    Central to Graham & Brown’s digital transformation was a focus on delivering a better customer experience. By engaging real customers in the build process, Graham & Brown gained direct insights into day-to-day user needs, enabling the development of features specifically tailored to the B2B buyer. BigCommerce allowed Graham & Brown to streamline the buyer experience, including a Quick Order tool for frequent, high-volume purchases, real-time visibility into credit balances and industry-specific functionality such as specifying batch numbers for wallpaper orders to ensure exact colour consistency.

    Another standout innovation was the launch of bespoke print-to-order wallpaper mural creation tools for B2B customers. This innovative feature allows trade clients to input custom dimensions and crop and zoom onto the design, to create a bespoke feature wall mural.

    “BigCommerce’s platform has been incredibly successful at delivering and achieving our digital goals from the onset,” said Mike Berry, head of ecommerce at Graham & Brown. “Not only has the platform elevated our customers’ journey by creating a more tailored and personalised experience, but it has also significantly eased the burden on our sales team.”

    Realising operational efficiencies

    The benefits of the new platform have been felt strongly inside the organisation. By shifting routine transactions and inquiries online, Graham & Brown has achieved significant operational efficiencies. The customer service team experienced a reduction in inbound calls, as common questions about stock, pricing and order status were answered by the website’s self-service tools. Likewise, the sales team has seen the typical Monday morning backlog of orders and emails decline.

    “We’re thrilled that Graham & Brown’s B2B website is delivering a tailored, elevated digital experience that meets the unique needs of the home furnishings industry,” said Lance Owide, general manager of B2B at BigCommerce. “Graham & Brown had a vision to use ecommerce to drive operational efficiency, and to power the company’s global growth ambitions, and the results so far have achieved this while staying true to the core values of the brand.”

    To learn more about BigCommerce B2B Edition, click here.

    About BigCommerce

    BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading open SaaS and composable ecommerce platform that empowers brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online. BigCommerce provides its customers sophisticated professional-grade functionality, customisation and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use. Tens of thousands of B2C and B2B companies across 150 countries and numerous industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit www.bigcommerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    BigCommerce® is a registered trademark of BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

    Media Contact:
    Brad Hem
    pr@bigcommerce.com 

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Home Decor Brand Graham & Brown Boosts Operational Efficiency and Growth with BigCommerce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading provider of open, composable commerce solutions for B2C and B2B brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors, today announced that Graham & Brown, a leading UK wallcoverings and home décor company, has achieved measurable improvements in customer experience, revenue growth, operational efficiency and digital maturity since launching its B2B ecommerce site on BigCommerce.

    In an industry traditionally driven by human touchpoints and manual processes, Graham & Brown recognised a fundamental shift in buyer expectations to increasingly demand the convenience and efficiency of digital self-service. Working with BigCommerce, Graham & Brown built a B2B ecommerce site to improve the buyer experience and its own business operations.

    Achieving revenue growth and market expansion

    This transformation moved quickly from concept to delivery. Within just 12 weeks, Graham & Brown launched a fully functioning B2B ecommerce site in January 2025. Adoption was rapid with 90% of key accounts having embraced the new digital channel, in the first few months, underlying the demand for a more efficient, customer-centric buying experience.

    Building on this early success, Graham & Brown rapidly expanded the platform beyond the UK, launching in Ireland and the broader European market by March. Designed from the outset with global scale in mind, the platform supports multi-currency transactions in GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, and NZD.

    Enhancing customer experience

    Central to Graham & Brown’s digital transformation was a focus on delivering a better customer experience. By engaging real customers in the build process, Graham & Brown gained direct insights into day-to-day user needs, enabling the development of features specifically tailored to the B2B buyer. BigCommerce allowed Graham & Brown to streamline the buyer experience, including a Quick Order tool for frequent, high-volume purchases, real-time visibility into credit balances and industry-specific functionality such as specifying batch numbers for wallpaper orders to ensure exact colour consistency.

    Another standout innovation was the launch of bespoke print-to-order wallpaper mural creation tools for B2B customers. This innovative feature allows trade clients to input custom dimensions and crop and zoom onto the design, to create a bespoke feature wall mural.

    “BigCommerce’s platform has been incredibly successful at delivering and achieving our digital goals from the onset,” said Mike Berry, head of ecommerce at Graham & Brown. “Not only has the platform elevated our customers’ journey by creating a more tailored and personalised experience, but it has also significantly eased the burden on our sales team.”

    Realising operational efficiencies

    The benefits of the new platform have been felt strongly inside the organisation. By shifting routine transactions and inquiries online, Graham & Brown has achieved significant operational efficiencies. The customer service team experienced a reduction in inbound calls, as common questions about stock, pricing and order status were answered by the website’s self-service tools. Likewise, the sales team has seen the typical Monday morning backlog of orders and emails decline.

    “We’re thrilled that Graham & Brown’s B2B website is delivering a tailored, elevated digital experience that meets the unique needs of the home furnishings industry,” said Lance Owide, general manager of B2B at BigCommerce. “Graham & Brown had a vision to use ecommerce to drive operational efficiency, and to power the company’s global growth ambitions, and the results so far have achieved this while staying true to the core values of the brand.”

    To learn more about BigCommerce B2B Edition, click here.

    About BigCommerce

    BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading open SaaS and composable ecommerce platform that empowers brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online. BigCommerce provides its customers sophisticated professional-grade functionality, customisation and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use. Tens of thousands of B2C and B2B companies across 150 countries and numerous industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit www.bigcommerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    BigCommerce® is a registered trademark of BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

    Media Contact:
    Brad Hem
    pr@bigcommerce.com 

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: HSE scientists propose creating a national climate adaptation system

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University “Higher School of Economics” –

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Local Women Lead Peacebuilding and Recovery Efforts in Mozambique

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    Amid the challenges faced by conflict-affected communities in Mozambique, women have emerged as strategic agents of change. Rabeca Gerente Almeida Thomas, 51, is one such transformative example. A pastor, mother, and respected community leader in Báruè district (Manica Province), Rabeca transitioned from faith leader to peacebuilder — a journey that symbolizes the power of local women’s leadership in building more just and resilient societies.

    Rabeca is one of 240 Peace Sentinels trained under the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) project, implemented by UN Women and partners such as CESC, Lemusica, GMPIS, and Hikone, with financial support from the Government of Norway. The initiative aimed at ensuring that Women and girls contribute to and to have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and to benefit equally from the prevention of conflicts and disasters in Mozambique.

    When Rabeca first joined the training sessions on conflict mediation, human rights, and gender justice conducted by CESC and its partners, she had no idea just how deeply it would change her and her community. She learned not only how to navigate disputes but also how to challenge the barriers that kept women from having a voice in local decisions.

    As her confidence grew, Rabeca didn’t just use her skills; she multiplied them. Women sought her guidance, and slowly, change unfolded. Her training unlocked doors, not just for her, but for every woman inspired by her courage.

    “After the training, I started working with women’s groups and establishing safe spaces where they can share experiences, seek support, and find collective solutions. Today, I speak with confidence about peace, justice, and rights.”

    Since joining the project, Rabeca has exceeded the original goal by creating eight safe spaces — places for protection, support, and community mobilization, essential for women and girls at risk. One of these spaces was set up in the home of a local leader, showing the growing engagement of men as allies in the cause.

    These spaces have directly helped prevent at least six cases of forced and early marriages and continue to provide ongoing support to vulnerable girls and women. Nationally, more than 55 safe spaces have been established by peace sentinels across nine districts.

    Political Participation in Action: Rabeca as Election Observer in 2024

    A landmark in Rabeca’s journey was her accreditation as an observer in the 2024 presidential elections. In a context where women’s political participation still faces numerous barriers, her role underscores the vital contribution of women not only as voters but as guardians of transparency and integrity in democratic processes.

    She is part of a group of three women peace sentinels who monitored incidents of gender-based electoral violence and advocated for inclusive and secure voting. In total, 2,454 women were reached through awareness campaigns led by the peace sentinels via community radio and dialogue spaces on political participation and gender equality.

    Rabeca also played a strategic role in promoting interparty dialogue. Through her leadership and mediation skills, she helped bring together representatives from the three largest political parties in Báruè to sign a Women’s Peace Commitment Declaration, overcoming historical divisions and reinforcing women’s role as unifiers in social cohesion efforts.

    In addition to her contributions to conflict mediation and political engagement, Rabeca leads five community savings groups, involving around 115 women. These groups serve as an economic empowerment and social protection strategy, promoting not only income generation but also autonomy and solidarity among women in communities deeply affected by conflict.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN Women – Africa.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Major scientific project of the State University of Management – intermediate results and prospects

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    Source: Official website of the State –

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    On July 7, 2025, a working meeting was held at the State University of Management on a major scientific project dedicated to ensuring food security based on the creation of software and hardware systems and intelligent platform digital solutions.

    Let us recall that research work on assignment from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation is being carried out by our scientists from 2024 to 2026.

    The meeting was attended by representatives of the consortium – teams from the State University of Management, Omsk Agricultural Research Center, Udmurt State University and the Federal Scientific Agricultural Engineering Center VIM. The project implementers discussed the interim results of the first half of 2025 and outlined plans for the coming months.

    The project manager, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Otari Didmanidze, gave a welcoming speech, he noted the strategic importance of the project for our country. “The solutions developed within the project will support the course on reducing losses, increasing efficiency throughout the production cycle, and ensuring sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex of Russia,” the academician noted. Colleagues from the OANC, Udmurt State University and VIM spoke about the implementation of tasks in accordance with the project schedule, as well as about preparations for testing of digital solutions for monitoring and managing the agro-industrial complex developed by the GUU team.

    Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Maria Karelina spoke about the project’s already achieved indicators, as well as about the unique competencies of our university’s team, which includes 7 doctors of science, 11 candidates of science, and more than half of the performers are young scientists. It was also announced that the first international scientific and practical conference on the profile of the scientific topic of the project will be held at the State University of Management with the involvement of co-performers, industrial partners and foreign scientific and educational organizations. The landmark event is expected to take place this fall.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Liaoning Province Launches Cooperation with Russia in Sci-Tech Innovation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) — A ceremony to launch international cooperation in scientific and technological innovation under the Belt and Road Initiative was held in Fengcheng City, a city under Dandong in northeast China’s Liaoning Province, in an effort to expand international scientific and technological exchanges. The event marks a new stage of cooperation with the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences) in the field of innovation.

    According to the local newspaper Liaoning Daily, the cooperation achieved between Fengcheng and the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences will enable the introduction of advanced scientific developments, stimulating the development of industry clusters and turning scientific and technological innovations into the driving force of high-quality development. The Dandong authorities, relying on the needs of industrial development, intend to jointly create bridges for technology transfer, strengthen interaction platforms and expand channels for the exchange of specialists, involving local universities, research institutes and technology enterprises in the alliance of Chinese-Russian scientific and technological cooperation.

    At the launch ceremony, representatives of the city government, the Fengcheng City Science and Technology Administration and Liaoning Tongda Shaft Industry Co., Ltd. signed cooperation agreements with the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    Situated at the crossroads of Northeast Asian economic circles, Dandong is actively creating a new platform of high-level openness by taking advantage of its border and coastal location. The city has formed five key industrial clusters: food industry, special mineral products, automobiles and components, textiles and instruments. Fengcheng’s industries – automobile turbochargers and axle shafts, agricultural machinery, mining and metallurgy, and new materials – have a high degree of compatibility and complementarity with the research areas of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, opening up broad prospects for joint work. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cooperation between Jilin Province and Primorsky Krai yields fruitful results

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) — A thrilling kickboxing match between 12-year-old Sergey from Primorsky Krai and a local athlete took place at the Changchun Sports Complex in northeast China’s Jilin Province on Thursday. After the final bell, the young fighters exchanged friendly hugs, showing respect for each other.

    The fight was part of the martial arts festival “Youth and Martial Arts,” which brought together more than 240 young participants. Most of the Russian athletes represented Primorsky Krai, which borders Jilin Province.

    In 1990, the city of Nakhodka in Primorsky Krai and the city of Jilin in Jilin Province became sister cities. Over the years, youth exchanges have been ongoing between the regions, and practical cooperation in the fields of economics, trade, logistics and tourism has been actively developing, yielding fruitful results.

    This strong connection is especially noticeable in the border city of Hunchun in Jilin province. Russians can be seen on the streets everywhere, browsing Chinese goods at local shops. And local traders at night markets call out to customers in Russian with a slight northeastern accent.

    Since the beginning of June, Zhou Yajuan, a tour guide at the Yutong International Travel Agency in Hunchun, has been receiving an average of over 200 Russian tourists a day. She said that most of them come from Primorsky Krai in groups for dental treatment and to get acquainted with traditional Chinese medicine, and their program is very busy.

    At the Aizu Tang Chinese Medicine Center in Hunchun, Han Shimin receives over a thousand Russian guests every year. Certificates of appreciation in Russian hang on the walls of his office.

    Over the past 35 years, economic cooperation between the regions has reached new heights. Every morning, refrigerated trucks loaded with Kamchatka crabs from Russia cross the Hunchun checkpoint and enter China. Sea corridors linking Hunchun via the Russian port of Zarubino with the Chinese ports of Ningbo, Shanghai and Qingdao have turned Jilin Province into a “city of seafood delicacies.” The Changchun-Hunchun-Europe freight train route passes through Primorsky Krai, closely linking the hinterland of Northeast China with the European continent. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI: Infortar’s subsidiary completed the acquisition of shares in Estonia Farmid OÜ

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    After receiving an approval from Estonian and Latvian the Competition Authorities, OÜ Infortar Agro (former EG Biofond) fulfilled additional operations and preconditions, OÜ Infortar Agro acquired 96.6% shareholding in Estonia Farmid OÜ. The remaining 3.4% is held by Estonia Farmid OÜ´s subsidiary Osaühing Estonia.

    Aktsiaselts Infortar announced on 5 May 2025 that OÜ Infortar Agro is acquiring 96.6% shareholding in Estonia Farmid OÜ. After receiving an approval from Estonian and Latvian the Competition Authorities, today OÜ Infortar Agro fulfilled additional operations and preconditions, OÜ Infortar Agro acquired 96.6% shareholding in Estonia Farmid OÜ.

    “Estonia Farmid OÜ and the Halinga farm in Pärnumaa, acquired last year, undoubtedly belong to the absolute top tier of milk production in Europe — in terms of knowledge, technology, and output. Estonia is a dairy country, and our milk is highly valued throughout the region, and hopefully in the future, it will also become an increasingly important export product.” said Ain Hanschmidt, Chairman of the Management Board of Infortar.

    “If we combine the dairy industry with circular economy and renewable energy, and build biomethane plants next to farms, we can produce not only high-quality milk but also Estonia’s own fuel — one that could power not only urban public transport but also heavy-duty transport. Biomethane simultaneously addresses environmental issues in both agriculture and public transport and helps the country as a whole achieve its climate goals,” noted Hanschmidt.

    Infortar Agro now cultivates a total of 13,100 hectares of land in the municipalities of Türi, Järva, and Northern Pärnumaa, which accounts for 1.33 percent of Estonia’s arable land. The group’s dairy farms are located in Central Estonia — in Oisu, Taikse, and Kabala — as well as in Halinga, Pärnumaa, with a total of 8,200 dairy cows and young animals. The average annual milk yield per cow at the Estonia and Halinga dairy farms is among the highest in Estonia, reaching up to 13,000 kilograms. The combined daily milk production of Estonia and Halinga amounts to 160 tons, which represents 6.5 percent of Estonia’s total milk output. Infortar Agro employs 220 people.

    The transaction is not treated as a transaction beyond everyday economic activities or a transaction of a significant importance, nor as a transaction with related persons, within the meaning of the “Requirements for Issuers” part of the NASDAQ Tallinn Stock Exchange rules. The transaction does not have a significant impact on Aktsiaselts Infortar’s activities.

    The members of the Supervisory Board and the Management Board of Aktsiaselts Infortar are not personally interested in the transaction in any other way.

    Infortar operates in seven countries, the company’s main fields of activity are maritime transport, energy and real estate. Infortar owns a 68.47% stake in Tallink Grupp, a 100% stake in Elenger Grupp and a versatile and modern real estate portfolio of approx. 141,000 m2. In addition to the three main areas of activity, Infortar also operates in construction and mineral resources, agriculture, printing, and other areas. A total of 110 companies belong to the Infortar group: 101 subsidiaries, 4 affiliated companies and 5 subsidiaries of affiliated companies. Excluding affiliates, Infortar employs 6,296 people.

    Additional information:
    Kadri Laanvee
    Investor Relations Manager
    Phone: +372 5156662
    e-mail: kadri.laanvee@infortar.ee
    www.infortar.ee/en/investor

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  • MIL-OSI: Textile Recycling Market Projected to Reach $7.26 Billion by 2032, Growing at a 4.9% CAGR Amid Rising Sustainability Initiatives | AnalystView Market Insights

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Francisco, USA, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Textile Recycling Market is experiencing a steady transformation as environmental concerns, sustainability goals, and circular economy initiatives reshape industry priorities. Valued at USD 7,258.59 million by 2032 and growing at a CAGR of 4.90%, the market reflects rising global awareness of the environmental toll caused by textile waste. Traditional fashion consumption patterns, driven by fast fashion and short product life cycles, have resulted in millions of tons of discarded clothing entering landfills annually. This growing waste stream has created an urgent demand for efficient recycling solutions.

    Textile recycling is the process of reclaiming fibers from used clothing, manufacturing waste, and household fabrics to create new materials or products. This process plays a crucial role in reducing environmental burdens such as landfill overflow, water usage, and dependency on virgin fibers. Globally, over 92 million tons of textile waste are generated each year, as per the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with most ending up in landfills or incinerators. Additionally, producing one cotton shirt consumes around 2,700 liters of water. As sustainability gains traction across industries and among consumers, textile recycling is emerging as a key strategy to combat environmental degradation.

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    Key Market Players

    The competitive landscape of the global textile recycling market includes both established players and emerging innovators. Major companies include:

    •  Worn Again Technologies
    • Birla Cellulose
    • Lenzing Group
    • BLS Ecotech
    • iinouiio Ltd.
    • The Woolmark Company
    • Ecotex Group
    • Unifi, Inc.
    • The Boer Group
    • Textile Recycling International
    • Pistoni S.r.l.
    • Renewcell
    • REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
    • HYOSUNG TNC
    • Martex Fiber
    • Anandi Enterprises, American Textile Recycling Service
    • Patagonia
    • Infinited Fiber Company
    • Prokotex
    • Retex Textiles
    • Pure Waste Textiles
    • Others

    Textile Recycling Market Segments:

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Process- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Chemical
    • Mechanical

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Material- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Polyester & Polyester Fiber
    • Nylon & Nylon Fiber
    • Cotton
    • Wool
    • Others

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Textile Waste- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Pre-consumer
    • Post-consumer

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Distribution Channel- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Retail & Departmental Stores
    • Online

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By End-Use Industry- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Home Furnishings
    • Apparel
    • Industrial & Institutional
    • Others

    Market Drivers and Opportunities

    Several key drivers are fueling the growth of the textile recycling market:

    1. Environmental Regulations: Governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations to minimize waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions. A notable example is the European Union’s directive, which requires member states to ensure the separate collection of textile waste by January 1, 2025, as part of its Circular Economy Action Plan. This mandate aims to boost reuse and recycling, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable production models. Such policy-driven initiatives are expected to significantly improve textile recycling rates across the EU, while also influencing regulatory frameworks in other regions. The growing legislative pressure underscores the urgent global commitment to advancing sustainable waste management practices.
    2. Circular Economy Initiatives: The rise of circular fashion—where products are designed, produced, and recycled with sustainability in mind—is gaining momentum. Many brands are investing in closed-loop systems, where discarded garments are recycled back into new clothing.
    3. Consumer Awareness: Increased public awareness regarding the environmental impact of fashion is influencing purchasing decisions. Consumers are now more inclined to support brands that prioritize sustainability and offer recycled or upcycled products.
    4. Technological Advancements: Innovation in recycling technologies, including AI-powered sorting systems, automated collection solutions, and efficient fiber recovery techniques, are making recycling more viable and cost-effective.
    5. Brand Collaborations: Partnerships between recycling companies and major fashion brands are helping expand the scope of textile recycling. For example, brands like Patagonia and H&M are implementing take-back programs and collaborating with recycling firms to develop new eco-friendly collections.

    The textile industry is one of the most resource-intensive and polluting industries globally. With fast fashion encouraging rapid consumption and disposal of clothing, millions of tons of textiles end up in landfills each year. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 17 million tons of textile waste were generated in the U.S. alone in 2018, but less than 15% of it was recycled. This highlights the enormous potential for growth and the pressing need for efficient textile recycling systems.

    TABLE OF CONTENT

    1. Textile Recycling Market Overview
    1.1. Study Scope
    1.2. Market Estimation Years
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1. Market Snippet
    2.1.1. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Process
    2.1.2. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Material
    2.1.3. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Textile Waste
    2.1.4. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Distribution Channel
    2.1.5. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by End-use Industry
    2.1.6. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Country
    2.1.7. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Region
    2.2. Competitive Insights
    3. Textile Recycling Key Market Trends
    3.1. Textile Recycling Market Drivers
    3.1.1. Impact Analysis of Market Drivers
    3.2. Textile Recycling Market Restraints
    3.2.1. Impact Analysis of Market Restraints
    3.3. Textile Recycling Market Opportunities
    3.4. Textile Recycling Market Future Trends….

    Textile recycling not only reduces landfill waste but also conserves water, energy, and raw materials. Reprocessing fibers from used garments decreases the need for virgin materials like cotton or synthetic fibers, both of which have significant environmental footprints. As a result, governments, industries, and consumers are increasingly supporting textile recycling as a sustainable alternative.

    Regional Insights: Europe Leads, Asia-Pacific Follows

    Europe is expected to maintain its dominance in the textile recycling market throughout the forecast period. The region’s strong regulatory framework, early adoption of sustainable practices, and well-developed recycling infrastructure contribute to its leadership. Countries like Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands have implemented effective waste segregation systems, making textile recycling more efficient.

    The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth. Countries such as China, India, and Bangladesh are major textile producers and consumers. With rising environmental awareness and growing volumes of textile waste, these nations are investing heavily in recycling infrastructure. China, for instance, aims to recycle 25% of its textile waste and produce 2 million tonnes of recycled fiber annually by 2025, aligning with its broader environmental goals.

    North America is also an important market, with the United States gradually enhancing its textile recycling infrastructure. Public-private partnerships and educational campaigns are improving recycling rates, although the region still faces challenges related to mixed material processing and consumer participation.

    Browse In-depth Market Research Report (269 Pages) on Textile Recycling Market: https://analystviewmarketinsights.com/report-highlight-textile-recycling-market

    Technology Landscape: Mechanical vs. Chemical Recycling

    The textile recycling market is segmented into mechanical and chemical recycling processes.

    • Mechanical Recycling involves shredding and reprocessing textiles into fibers without altering their chemical structure. It is cost-effective, widely applicable, and especially suitable for natural fibers like cotton and synthetic fibers like polyester. Due to its simplicity and lower environmental impact, mechanical recycling is currently the dominant technology.
    • Chemical Recycling, on the other hand, breaks down fabrics at the molecular level, allowing the recovery of high-purity fibers. This method is effective for mixed-fiber textiles but is currently more expensive and less scalable. However, ongoing innovations are expected to make chemical recycling more accessible in the coming years.

    Challenges and Constraints

    Despite the growing momentum, the textile recycling market faces several hurdles:

    • Lack of Infrastructure: Many regions still lack the infrastructure for efficient textile collection, sorting, and processing.
    • Contamination Issues: Textiles often contain mixed fibers, dyes, and chemicals, making recycling complex and resource-intensive.
    • Consumer Participation: Public engagement in recycling programs remains relatively low in several markets.
    • Economic Viability: In many cases, producing virgin fibers is still cheaper than recycling, particularly in regions where labor and manufacturing costs are low.

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  • MIL-OSI: Textile Recycling Market Projected to Reach $7.26 Billion by 2032, Growing at a 4.9% CAGR Amid Rising Sustainability Initiatives | AnalystView Market Insights

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Francisco, USA, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Textile Recycling Market is experiencing a steady transformation as environmental concerns, sustainability goals, and circular economy initiatives reshape industry priorities. Valued at USD 7,258.59 million by 2032 and growing at a CAGR of 4.90%, the market reflects rising global awareness of the environmental toll caused by textile waste. Traditional fashion consumption patterns, driven by fast fashion and short product life cycles, have resulted in millions of tons of discarded clothing entering landfills annually. This growing waste stream has created an urgent demand for efficient recycling solutions.

    Textile recycling is the process of reclaiming fibers from used clothing, manufacturing waste, and household fabrics to create new materials or products. This process plays a crucial role in reducing environmental burdens such as landfill overflow, water usage, and dependency on virgin fibers. Globally, over 92 million tons of textile waste are generated each year, as per the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with most ending up in landfills or incinerators. Additionally, producing one cotton shirt consumes around 2,700 liters of water. As sustainability gains traction across industries and among consumers, textile recycling is emerging as a key strategy to combat environmental degradation.

     Request a sample copy of this report at: https://analystviewmarketinsights.com/request_sample/AV4093

    Key Market Players

    The competitive landscape of the global textile recycling market includes both established players and emerging innovators. Major companies include:

    •  Worn Again Technologies
    • Birla Cellulose
    • Lenzing Group
    • BLS Ecotech
    • iinouiio Ltd.
    • The Woolmark Company
    • Ecotex Group
    • Unifi, Inc.
    • The Boer Group
    • Textile Recycling International
    • Pistoni S.r.l.
    • Renewcell
    • REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
    • HYOSUNG TNC
    • Martex Fiber
    • Anandi Enterprises, American Textile Recycling Service
    • Patagonia
    • Infinited Fiber Company
    • Prokotex
    • Retex Textiles
    • Pure Waste Textiles
    • Others

    Textile Recycling Market Segments:

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Process- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Chemical
    • Mechanical

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Material- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Polyester & Polyester Fiber
    • Nylon & Nylon Fiber
    • Cotton
    • Wool
    • Others

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Textile Waste- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Pre-consumer
    • Post-consumer

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By Distribution Channel- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Retail & Departmental Stores
    • Online

    Global Textile Recycling Market, By End-Use Industry- Market Analysis, 2019 – 2032

    • Home Furnishings
    • Apparel
    • Industrial & Institutional
    • Others

    Market Drivers and Opportunities

    Several key drivers are fueling the growth of the textile recycling market:

    1. Environmental Regulations: Governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations to minimize waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions. A notable example is the European Union’s directive, which requires member states to ensure the separate collection of textile waste by January 1, 2025, as part of its Circular Economy Action Plan. This mandate aims to boost reuse and recycling, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable production models. Such policy-driven initiatives are expected to significantly improve textile recycling rates across the EU, while also influencing regulatory frameworks in other regions. The growing legislative pressure underscores the urgent global commitment to advancing sustainable waste management practices.
    2. Circular Economy Initiatives: The rise of circular fashion—where products are designed, produced, and recycled with sustainability in mind—is gaining momentum. Many brands are investing in closed-loop systems, where discarded garments are recycled back into new clothing.
    3. Consumer Awareness: Increased public awareness regarding the environmental impact of fashion is influencing purchasing decisions. Consumers are now more inclined to support brands that prioritize sustainability and offer recycled or upcycled products.
    4. Technological Advancements: Innovation in recycling technologies, including AI-powered sorting systems, automated collection solutions, and efficient fiber recovery techniques, are making recycling more viable and cost-effective.
    5. Brand Collaborations: Partnerships between recycling companies and major fashion brands are helping expand the scope of textile recycling. For example, brands like Patagonia and H&M are implementing take-back programs and collaborating with recycling firms to develop new eco-friendly collections.

    The textile industry is one of the most resource-intensive and polluting industries globally. With fast fashion encouraging rapid consumption and disposal of clothing, millions of tons of textiles end up in landfills each year. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 17 million tons of textile waste were generated in the U.S. alone in 2018, but less than 15% of it was recycled. This highlights the enormous potential for growth and the pressing need for efficient textile recycling systems.

    TABLE OF CONTENT

    1. Textile Recycling Market Overview
    1.1. Study Scope
    1.2. Market Estimation Years
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1. Market Snippet
    2.1.1. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Process
    2.1.2. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Material
    2.1.3. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Textile Waste
    2.1.4. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Distribution Channel
    2.1.5. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by End-use Industry
    2.1.6. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Country
    2.1.7. Textile Recycling Market Snippet by Region
    2.2. Competitive Insights
    3. Textile Recycling Key Market Trends
    3.1. Textile Recycling Market Drivers
    3.1.1. Impact Analysis of Market Drivers
    3.2. Textile Recycling Market Restraints
    3.2.1. Impact Analysis of Market Restraints
    3.3. Textile Recycling Market Opportunities
    3.4. Textile Recycling Market Future Trends….

    Textile recycling not only reduces landfill waste but also conserves water, energy, and raw materials. Reprocessing fibers from used garments decreases the need for virgin materials like cotton or synthetic fibers, both of which have significant environmental footprints. As a result, governments, industries, and consumers are increasingly supporting textile recycling as a sustainable alternative.

    Regional Insights: Europe Leads, Asia-Pacific Follows

    Europe is expected to maintain its dominance in the textile recycling market throughout the forecast period. The region’s strong regulatory framework, early adoption of sustainable practices, and well-developed recycling infrastructure contribute to its leadership. Countries like Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands have implemented effective waste segregation systems, making textile recycling more efficient.

    The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth. Countries such as China, India, and Bangladesh are major textile producers and consumers. With rising environmental awareness and growing volumes of textile waste, these nations are investing heavily in recycling infrastructure. China, for instance, aims to recycle 25% of its textile waste and produce 2 million tonnes of recycled fiber annually by 2025, aligning with its broader environmental goals.

    North America is also an important market, with the United States gradually enhancing its textile recycling infrastructure. Public-private partnerships and educational campaigns are improving recycling rates, although the region still faces challenges related to mixed material processing and consumer participation.

    Browse In-depth Market Research Report (269 Pages) on Textile Recycling Market: https://analystviewmarketinsights.com/report-highlight-textile-recycling-market

    Technology Landscape: Mechanical vs. Chemical Recycling

    The textile recycling market is segmented into mechanical and chemical recycling processes.

    • Mechanical Recycling involves shredding and reprocessing textiles into fibers without altering their chemical structure. It is cost-effective, widely applicable, and especially suitable for natural fibers like cotton and synthetic fibers like polyester. Due to its simplicity and lower environmental impact, mechanical recycling is currently the dominant technology.
    • Chemical Recycling, on the other hand, breaks down fabrics at the molecular level, allowing the recovery of high-purity fibers. This method is effective for mixed-fiber textiles but is currently more expensive and less scalable. However, ongoing innovations are expected to make chemical recycling more accessible in the coming years.

    Challenges and Constraints

    Despite the growing momentum, the textile recycling market faces several hurdles:

    • Lack of Infrastructure: Many regions still lack the infrastructure for efficient textile collection, sorting, and processing.
    • Contamination Issues: Textiles often contain mixed fibers, dyes, and chemicals, making recycling complex and resource-intensive.
    • Consumer Participation: Public engagement in recycling programs remains relatively low in several markets.
    • Economic Viability: In many cases, producing virgin fibers is still cheaper than recycling, particularly in regions where labor and manufacturing costs are low.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Greenpeace: Governments are not powerless in the face of deep sea miners colluding with Trump

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    Kingston, Jamaica – Governments still have a chance to protect the future of the deep ocean as the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) resumes today, with 37 now calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining – the only credible path to decisively resist predatory corporate seizure and prevent the irreversible harm the industry could unleash.

    This is the first time governments have gathered to discuss deep sea mining since The Metals Company (TMC) submitted the first ever application to commercially mine the international seabed. The move was encouraged by an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump aimed to fast-track deep-sea mining operations in both US and international waters, and has bolstered opposition to deep sea mining, not only to protect the environment but also to defend international cooperation and international law.[1]

    Greenpeace International campaigner Louisa Casson, who is attending the meeting, said: “We are witnessing the dangers that arise when nations take unilateral action without regard for collective consequences. We should learn from nature that ecosystems collapse without cooperation; our global systems are at risk when we fail to work together for the common good. The deep sea must not fall victim to predatory corporate seizure. It is time for governments at the ISA to commit to a moratorium—this is the only viable path to prevent the irreversible harm that deep-sea mining would unleash.”

    Nearly 200 governments have signed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), often referred to as the “constitution of the ocean”, which establishes a global legal framework that prevents states from taking unilateral action to exploit them.

    In its latest financial filings, TMC acknowledged that many governments and the ISA are likely to view any deep sea mining permit issued under the Trump administration as a violation of international law.[2] This could result in lawsuits, being unable to sell minerals, and companies refusing to work with TMC throughout the supply chain. 

    Pressure is already mounting on Allseas, a company headquartered in Switzerland with significant presence in the Netherlands, who own the deep sea mining ship and machinery that TMC intends to rely on for commercial operations, and are also one of its largest shareholders. Last week, Greenpeace activists hung a banner from Allseas office in Delft, urging the company to break ties with Trump.[3]

    Recently, Dutch media reported that Climate Minister Sophie Hermans is raising concerns directly with Allseas over their involvement with TMC, while the Swiss government outlined its expectations for companies registered or active in Switzerland to follow international law and norms.[4][5] Allseas’ CEO has stated that the company “would not do anything illegal”.

    Moreover, TMC’s strategic collaboration with PAMCO is coming under new scrutiny, with the Japanese metal processing company admitting that it “consider(s) the establishment of the business via a route that has earned international credibility to be a material issue”.[6]

    The ISA risks caving in to corporate pressure with the President of the Council, H.E. Duncan Laki, circulating instructions to ISA parties to speed up discussions in an attempt to finalize a Mining Code by this year, which would pave the way for  commercial deep sea mining to begin in the international seabed.[7] These included strong limitations of intervention times or recourse to smaller meetings where observers were excluded. In response, Greenpeace has sent a letter to Secretary General Leticia Carvalho, warning that the ISA must not reward industry-led efforts to rush the adoption of the Mining Code.[8] Several governments have also voiced strong opposition, stating, “We categorically disassociate ourselves from any suggestion or interpretation that the Council is bound, legally or politically, to adopt the regulations by the end of the year.”[9] Other NGOs, Indigenous peoples and some States also addressed the issue.

    Louisa Casson added: “Governments are not powerless in the face of deep sea miners doing a doomed deal with Trump. They have both the authority and, now more than ever, the responsibility to act. With growing scientific concern, mounting public pressure, and unprecedented risks to fragile marine ecosystems, the time for courageous leadership is now”.

    ENDS

    Photos available in the Greenpeace Media Library

    Notes:

    [1] Trump’s executive order 

    [2] TMC’s Financial Fillings: “the announcement or implementation of this strategy may cause additional regulatory and political tensions, delay ISA decision-making, or impair our ability to secure or maintain exploration contracts or an exploitation contract under the ISA framework and may result in our need to engage in costly and time-consuming litigation to enforce our rights. In addition, UNCLOS parties and the ISA are under a legal obligation, under UNCLOS, not to recognise any commercial recovery permit issued to us under DSHMRA; many UNCLOS parties and the ISA are likely to regard such a permit as a violation of international law, including UNCLOS, which could affect international perceptions of the project, and could have implications for logistics, processing, and market access in UNCLOS parties for seabed minerals extracted under a US license and for downstream products containing them, or for partnerships involving foreign entities, and could also result in actions, pursuant to UNCLOS, against TMC under the national laws of UNCLOS parties, any or all of which could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects.”

    [3] Greenpeace Netherlands release

    [4] Dutch Cabinet raises concerns over Allseas 

    [5] Swiss government puts pressure on Allseas

    [6] Pacific Metals Company Financial Results Briefing 

    [7] Proposal by ISA President H.E. Duncan Laki

    [8] Letter to Secretary General Leticia Carvalho

    [9] Submission by Chile, Costa Rica and France 

    Contacts:

    Sol Gosetti, Media Coordinator for the Stop Deep Sea Mining campaign, Greenpeace International: +34 664029407, [email protected]

    Greenpeace International Press Desk: +31 (0) 20 718 2470 (available 24 hours), [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance statement in support of Holocaust remembrance institutions, organisations, and professionals, June 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance statement in support of Holocaust remembrance institutions, organisations, and professionals, June 2025

    The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance issued a statement on 26 June 2025 in support of Holocaust remembrance institutions, organisations and professionals.

    On 26 June 2025, during the first International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) plenary held under the Israeli presidency, the IHRA issued a statement in support of Holocaust remembrance institutions, organisations and professionals.

    The UK, along with the other 34 IHRA member states, endorsed the statement, which was adopted by consensus.

    The full text is below and on the IHRA’s website.

    International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance statement

    As affirmed in the Stockholm Declaration (2000) and the IHRA Ministerial Declaration (2020), the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance notes the essential mission of Holocaust remembrance institutions and organizations around the world to increase global awareness of the Holocaust (Shoah) and its legacy as well as to preserve and disseminate the memory of the victims and the survivors.

    Dedicated remembrance professionals and volunteers play indispensable roles in initiating, developing, and operating these entities. Yet numerous Holocaust remembrance organizations, institutions, and their professional staff and volunteers are encountering increased antagonism, stigmatization, and marginalization within local, national, and international contexts due to an alarming upsurge in expressions of Holocaust distortion and antisemitism, as well as a significant decline in public knowledge of the Holocaust.

    The IHRA is gravely concerned that Holocaust survivors and their families, researchers, educators, and memorial and museum professionals are experiencing increased insecurity, disruption, and delegitimization that derive from growing antisemitism in a number of countries inside and outside the IHRA.

    We decry that accurate and meaningful Holocaust remembrance worldwide is being threatened by the long-standing, deeply-rooted scourges of antisemitism and Holocaust distortion, which have gained strength and audacity particularly since the 7 October 2023 Hamas terror attacks upon Israel.

    We call on local, regional, and national governmental agencies to protect Holocaust remembrance practitioners from antisemitic and distortionist threats and attacks.

    The IHRA commends those countries that have actively engaged in efforts to combat antisemitism and Holocaust distortion and those that have made use of the resources developed by IHRA’s Global Taskforce against Holocaust distortion.

    The IHRA urges national, regional, and local governments in its Member, Liaison, and Observer Countries as well as IHRA’s Permanent International Partners to redouble efforts to publicly and consistently support institutions, organizations, and professionals devoted to Holocaust research, education, and remembrance.

    We steadfastly uphold our commitment to the IHRA’s foundational documents, the Stockholm Declaration and the IHRA Ministerial Declaration, which set forth the IHRA’s mandate and responsibility to uphold education, remembrance, and research about the Holocaust.

    Updates to this page

    Published 7 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Exchange: Changes to the formula for calculating Additional Fee

    Source: Moscow Exchange –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Dear MOEX clients,

    Starting from July 25, 2025, a revised formula for calculating Additional Fee will be introduced in the Securities Market section.

    • The coefficient M is reduced fivefold, from the current 1.0 to 0.02, thereby lowering the final Additional Fee.
    • The coefficient k is increased from 0.05 (five hundredths) to 0.07 (seven hundredths).
    • The asset liquidity coefficient L, as previously, takes values of either 0.5 or 1.0 depending on the presence of the market maker flag, but it is now considered at an earlier stage.
    • A new multiplier K_i is introduced to calculate the normalized number of orders related to the Passive Only flag, which can take values of 0.5 or 1.0.
    • The parameter Orders_i_type is introduced to denote the number of orders submitted by the User on behalf of themselves or their Client into the Exchange Trading System for each trading day according to the order type (i).
    • The value of Orders is updated to represent the normalized number of actual orders submitted. This plays a crucial role in recalculating orders exceeding the threshold of 1 million units/day.
    • The daily ceiling for Additional Fee is increased from 300,000 RUB to 1.5 million RUB.

    The revised document titled “Additional fees and charges stipulated in the integrated IT Service Agreement” has been published on the Exchange website: https://fs.moex.com/files/18033 (Russian only).

    Corresponding changes are being made to the EQM16 report format, “Clearing participant’s liabilities on Additional Fee”. Participants will be able to use the following additional lines of information for Additional Fee calculation verification:

    Changes in RECORDS node attributes:

    • New attribute NumOrdersALL: Number of orders for Additional fee calculation
    • New attribute SumNumOrdersMM: The actual number of non-market maker orders, excluding those with the ‘Passive Only’ flag, used for calculating the adjusted count
    • New attribute SumNumOrdersMMPO: The actual number of market maker orders with the ‘Passive Only’ flag, used for calculating the adjusted count
    • New attribute SumNumOrdersPO: The actual number of non-market maker orders with the ‘Passive Only’ flag, used for calculating the adjusted count
    • New attribute SumNumOrders: The actual number of non-market maker orders, excluding those with the ‘Passive Only’ flag, used for calculating the adjusted count
    • The attribute NumOrdersGTA is renamed to NumOrdersALL to display the total number of orders for Additional fee calculation purposes
    • The purpose of the attribute NumOrdersGTA is changed to represent the normalized order count for Additional fee calculation
    • The attribute NumMMOrdersGTA is removed – Number of market making orders for Additional fee calculation

    Changes in DETAILS node attributes:

    • New attribute NumOrdersCode: Number of orders
    • New attribute NumOrdersMM: Number of market maker orders, excluding those with the ‘Passive Only’ flag
    • New attribute NumOrdersMMPO: Number of market maker orders with the ‘Passive Only’ flag
    • New attribute NumOrdersPO: Number of non-market maker orders with the with the ‘Passive Only’ flag
    • The purpose of the attribute NumOrders is changed to represent the number of non-market maker orders, excluding those with the ‘Passive Only’ flag
    • The attribute NumMMOrders is removed – Number of market making orders

    Updated specifications for report formats are available on the MOEX website: https://fs.moex.com/files/13900.

    Updated files containing schemas and styles for printed report forms are available on the MOEX FTP server: https://ftp.moex.com/pub/Reports/Equities.

    Please note; this information is raw content received directly from the information source. It is an accurate account of what the source claims, and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The first winners of the federal program “Mom-entrepreneur” have been determined

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Nine regions of the country have summed up the results of the regional stages of the federal program “Mom-entrepreneur”, aimed at supporting women with minor children or on maternity leave. Participants received grants in the amount of 150 thousand rubles to implement their projects.

    “For 13 years now, the “Mom-entrepreneur” program has been giving women the opportunity to successfully start a business. This year, the program is only gaining momentum: regional stages will be held in 59 more regions, with about 3.5 thousand women taking part. It is also planned to implement individual thematic tracks,” noted Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Tatyana Ilyushnikova.

    The program continues to inspire not only the participants, but also those who have already achieved success. Thus, within the framework of the forum of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives “Strong Ideas for a New Time”, the partner and ambassador of the “Mom-entrepreneur” program, the finalist of the “Index of Business” rating, the co-founder of the cosmetics company ESTILAB Irina Amosova spoke about her business during a meeting with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. Irina’s company is a recipient of various support measures, from a place in a coworking space to R&D subsidies. This example shows how support at the start helps women scale up projects and bring them to the federal level. At this year’s program, Irina will tell the participants how to grow their business within the legal framework, build long-term strategies, build environmentally friendly relationships with business partners and what to get inspired by.

    At the regional stages, participants undergo an intensive course from certified trainers of the My Business Centers. During the week of training, they master key aspects of entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing strategies, and ways to attract clients. The program also includes mentoring sessions with successful businessmen and individual consultations. In the final, mother-entrepreneurs defend their projects in front of experts, and the best of them receive grant support.

    In 2025, the program underwent changes — now, when selecting, preference is given to projects aimed at developing key sectors of the economy. An example of such a business direction was the project of the winner from the Leningrad Region, Lyubov Pershina — a 3D printing studio. Her company produces components for industry and the automotive industry, and also creates souvenirs, toys and interior items.

    “Participation in the program gave me an exchange of experience with interesting people. I have already opened a 3D printing and 3D modeling studio. Our advantage is high quality and precision. We make exclusive solutions!” – said Lyubov Pershina.

    Inga Ankhimova became the winner of the regional stage in the Republic of Karelia. She won with the project “Ekovetvi” – a workshop for creating furniture and decor from living twigs. After receiving a subsidy and training at the Center “My Business”, the woman was able to turn her hobby into a successful business. The participant dedicated her victory to her son, who will soon go to serve in the army.

    “This business is love at first sight. Last year the program seemed scary, but now I am proud of my work and want to develop further,” shared Inga Ankhimova.

    Participants in the regional stages of the “Mama-Entrepreneur” program present projects in various business areas. For example, in the Rostov Region, Yulia Naumenko is developing the production of forged designer furniture “Aze le Rido”, Alena Patrikeyeva is launching the toy factory “Dzhunto”, Irina Chekulaeva – the production of raw-pressed oils “Davil”. Professional dog handler Maryana Chernichkina presented an interesting project – a grooming studio and puppy school “Chernika”.

    The average age of female entrepreneurs is 33–40 years old, most of them are raising two children. These examples clearly demonstrate how the program helps mothers implement business ideas, combining entrepreneurship with caring for their families. The federal program “Mom-entrepreneur” is included in the list of tools of the national project “Efficient and Competitive Economy”. You can find out the dates of the regional stage and apply for participation in the program on the website mamapredprinimatel.rf.

    Organizer: Ministry of Economic Development of Russia

    Operator – National Agency “My Business”

    General partner – accounting for business “My business”

    Partners — Wildberries, ESTILAB ICON SKIN

    Partner bank – SBER

    Grantor – Our Future Foundation

    With the support of the Union of Women of Russia Product partners – VK, MIF

    Information partners: 7Dney.ru and the monthly magazine “Caravan of Stories”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov assessed the readiness of the Soyuz-5 rocket control system

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Denis Manturov visited the Scientific and Production Association of Automatics, part of the state corporation Roscosmos. With the General Director of NPOA Mikhail Izyumov

    July 7, 2025

    Denis Manturov visited the Scientific and Production Association of Automation, part of the state corporation Roscosmos

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    Denis Manturov visited the Scientific and Production Association of Automatics, part of the state corporation Roscosmos. With the General Director of NPOA Mikhail Izyumov

    First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov visited the Scientific and Production Association of Automatics (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation), one of the largest Russian enterprises in the field of development and production of control systems and electronic equipment for rocket and space technology. The First Deputy Prime Minister assessed the readiness of the control system for the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle.

    Currently, NPO Avtomatiki is completing the manufacture of the control system for the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle. Denis Manturov visited the complex stand where the control system is undergoing development tests.

    NPOA CEO Mikhail Izyumov said that the new main unit of the system is four times more compact and lighter than the unit for the Soyuz-2 launch vehicle. The use of a high-speed, productive onboard computer will optimize the communication between the rocket and ground launch equipment. This will simplify the process of preparing the product. The capabilities of the onboard computer will ensure the deployment of all test modes directly on board, and not on ground equipment. Mikhail Izyumov emphasized that the control system will be handed over for flight tests in accordance with the work schedule.

    Also, for Soyuz-5, an emergency engine protection system for the first and second stages has been developed and is being manufactured, which will allow cyclically with a duration of several milliseconds to assess the state of the engine based on its operating parameters. The control will help to identify a possible emergency situation, prevent its further development and promptly issue a command to shut down the engine. In the event of an abnormal situation on the first stage engine, it will save the rocket and the launch complex, and during the flight of the second stage, if it is possible to continue the flight on one of the engine blocks, it will turn off two chambers of the emergency block, and two chambers of the second block will work. Such a scheme will be used for the first time on domestic rockets.

    Denis Manturov was also presented with the capabilities of NPO Avtomatiki in the production of devices for unmanned agricultural machinery, equipment for the oil and gas production industry, as well as sensors and detectors.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Further support for victims of crime

    Source: Scottish Government

    Victim Surcharge Fund opens for new applications.

    Organisations that support victims of crime can apply for a share of more than £700,000 from a fund financed by penalties imposed on offenders.

    More than 5,000 people have benefited from the Victim Surcharge Fund (VSF) since it was set up in 2019, with over £2.4 million awarded to 18 organisations.

    Support for victims can include help with essentials like food and clothing, repairs for property damaged as a result of crime, and emotional support.

    The fund has now opened for applications for the sixth time.

    Victims Minister Siobhian Brown said:

    “We know the impact of crime can be traumatic and it is absolutely right that offenders should be made to pay towards supporting victims. The additional support offered through the Victim Surcharge Fund is vital and allows support organisations to provide quick and practical help to victims and their relatives, covering costs, for example of emergency accommodation, food and clothing.

    “Although recorded crime is down significantly over the long term, I recognise that this is of little comfort for victims, which is why we will continue to put their needs at the heart of the criminal justice system. The Victim Surcharge Fund builds on our wider support which includes a significant package of reform proposed in the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill to ensure those impacted by crime are treated with compassion and their voices heard.”

    Michelle Herd, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Abernecessites, which has received funds from the Victim Surcharge Fund to support families fleeing domestic abuse said:

    “Feedback from the professionals we work with highlights the critical role of our service in preventing survivors from returning to abusive situations and addressing their concerns for their children’s well-being.

    “We have provided essentials such as clothing, school uniforms, shoes, bedding, storage units along with beds, kitchen essentials and white goods which were vital to enable families to move into a safe property or make their place of refuge homely. Having the basic essentials, even as simple as a child’s favourite toy that has been left behind can have a huge impact on the whole family.”

    Background

    The victim surcharge came into force in November 2019 and applies to those who commit an offence and are subsequently convicted and receive a court fine. Such offenders are charged an additional penalty – the victim surcharge. This is transferred to the VSF and distributed to organisations to supplement and enhance support for victims.

    The sixth round of applications for the VSF is now open. Organisations can request an application form by emailing VictimSurchargefund@gov.scot and should apply by 4 August 2025

    Victim Surcharge Fund: guidance – gov.scot

    Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2024-25 – gov.scot

    Victim Surcharge Fund – Annual Report – 2024-2025 – gov.scot

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Major listening exercise launched to help shape a more connected and inclusive Stoke-on-Trent

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    A major listening exercise is being launched to establish what more needs to be done to ensure everybody feels safe and welcome in Stoke-on-Trent.

    The One Stoke-on-Trent campaign was launched in February on the back of the public disorder in August 2024, which saw hundreds of protestors and counter-protestors descend on the city centre.

    Backed by £600,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Community Recovery Fund, the campaign aims to bring communities together from across Stoke-on-Trent. It involves leaders from across the city council, emergency services, schools and colleges, football clubs and faith and voluntary organisations.

    As part of the year-long campaign, a major listening exercise is now being launched to help build a deeper understanding of what brings communities together, what challenges they face and what they want to see for the future.

    Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “We want everybody to feel safe in our city, and this extremely important piece of work will help us to understand what more needs to be done to ensure everybody feels welcome and can thrive.

    “It is essential that we talk to a diverse range of organisations, individuals and stakeholders who live and work in the city. It is our job to listen to them, ask those uncomfortable questions and recognise the contribution they are making to our local communities. This will help us to develop a new community cohesion strategy for the city.”

    Cllr Ashworth added: “I’d like to thank all of the stakeholders, board members and community groups who have engaged with us so far. Your support and guidance are extremely valuable and I am looking forward to continuing to work with you throughout the campaign.”

    Between now and September 2025, Protection Approaches – a charity with expertise in community resilience, inclusion and social cohesion – will be engaging with residents across Stoke-on-Trent, through public events, market stalls, sports events, community activities, interviews and targeted sessions with groups focused on issues such as diversity, disability, health and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

    It will also involve a series of free community builder workshops, in collaboration with VAST, which will give participants the chance to discuss the challenges facing their communities and what is already working well.

    The workshops are designed for people who care about making Stoke-on-Trent a more connected and inclusive place to live. They will look at the forces that drive communities apart and lead to people feeling isolated, left out, or targeted.

    They will also look at how to break down barriers between communities in a way that benefits everyone, and how to work with different groups in a meaningful and valuable way.

    The first two workshops are taking place on:

    • Thursday 31 July, between 10am and 4pm, at The Dudson Centre, Hanley
    • Thursday 14 August, between 10 and 4pm, at Gladstone Pottery Museum, Longton

    Andy Fearn, co-executive director at Protection Approaches, said: “This is about hearing from people across Stoke-on-Trent about what matters to them and what they want for the city. Through conversations in communities, workplaces and public spaces, we’re working to understand the ideas, strengths and connections that can help build a more inclusive and united Stoke-on-Trent for the future.

    “If you see us out and about, come and say hello – we’re really looking forward to listening and learning from as many people as possible.”

    Anyone who would like to take part in one of the community builder workshops should email education@protectionapproaches.org.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New central hub for skills and adult education services in Plymouth

    Source: City of Plymouth

    A new ‘one-stop shop’ for skills and post-16 education services provided by Plymouth City Council is opening in the city centre this summer.  

    The new space on the first floor of Cobourg House on Mayflower Street will help to deliver integrated, face-to-face education and employment support services for residents.  

    Skills Launchpad Plymouth team at Cobourg House

    The four key services coming together under one roof are:  

    • On Course South West: The Council’s in-house adult education provider, offering a wide range of courses, qualifications, apprenticeships, and supported internships. 
    • Skills Launchpad Plymouth: Offers skills, education and careers support through the Youth Hub (for ages 16 to 24) and Adult Hub (for ages 25+), as well as sector partnerships including Building Plymouth, Caring Plymouth, and Welcoming Plymouth. 
    • Careers Plymouth: Leads career transitions work in schools and for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET). 
    • Connect to Work: A new government-funded initiative providing intensive support for individuals facing complex barriers to securing sustainable employment. 

    Each service will be moving to the new location over the coming months.  

    The move will see On Course South West transition from Hyde Park House in Mutley, with all courses from September 2025 delivered from eight newly equipped classrooms at Cobourg House. 

    On Course South West staff outside Cobourg House

    Skills Launchpad Plymouth will also relocate from its current base on the first floor of Barclays in the city centre, a space which has been generously provided in-kind since 2020. 

    Councillor Sally Cresswell, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Apprenticeships, said: “We’re really excited to bring together our skills and adult education services under one roof to enhance collaboration and improve access to these vital services for Plymouth residents.  

    “Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, need support finding a job or are looking to develop your career, there will be so much support and expertise on hand to help you, all in one accessible location.”   

    Bringing the services together in a central and well-connected location will make it easier for residents to access the support they need, with the area well served by transport links whether people are travelling by car, bike, bus or train.  

    The expanded space will also allow for more community events, such as careers fairs, and doubles the classroom capacity for On Course South West which is needed to meet the growing demand for adult learning and skills training for the city. 

    The Connect to Work scheme is due to launch in autumn 2025 and more detail will be shared in due course.  

    Find out more about the courses offered by On Course South West at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk. 

    For more detail about the services provided by Skills Launchpad Plymouth, visit www.skillslaunchpadplym.co.uk.  

    If you have existing courses or sessions booked with one of the providers during the summer, please check directly with them first to confirm their location as each service will be moving at different times.  

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Prison Governor for the States of Jersey Prison Service07 July 2025 A new Prison Governor has been appointed to lead the States of Jersey Prison Service. Following a detailed selection process, Paul Yates OBE, the current Prison Governor at HMP Nottingham, will take… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    07 July 2025

    A new Prison Governor has been appointed to lead the States of Jersey Prison Service.

    Following a detailed selection process, Paul Yates OBE, the current Prison Governor at HMP Nottingham, will take on the role from 1 September 2025, for a three-year term. 

    The selection process for the Prison Governor role was overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission and involved a familiarisation day for candidates with a tour of HMP La Moye and a stakeholder discussion panel. 

    HMP Nottingham is a men’s Reception and Resettlement prison in the Sherwood area of Nottingham which serves courts in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. 

    Mr Yates began his criminal justice career in 1988, undertaking street-based youth work in Nottingham, joining the Nottinghamshire Probation Area in 1993 as a Relief Hostel Worker. He attended Nottingham Trent University from 1993 to 1996, leaving with a BSc Hons in Social Work and qualifying as a Probation Officer in 1996. 

    Mr Yates continued to work for Nottinghamshire Probation Area as a Probation Officer and Senior Probation Officer, during which time he gained an MSc in Criminology from Loughborough University. He transferred to the Derbyshire Probation Area in 2001 as Senior Probation Officer and latterly was promoted to Assistant Chief Probation Officer in 2003. His portfolio included responsibility for Derby City and South Derbyshire, Courts and Prisons. 

    In 2008, Mr Yates joined HM Prison Service on the Senior Prison Manager Programme, following which he was Deputy Governor at both HMP Sudbury & HMP & YOI Nottingham. In 2013, he was promoted to Governing Governor of HMP North Sea Camp, HMP & YOI Lincoln in 2016 and HMP Nottingham in 2022, where he remains today. 

    He has delivered custodial innovations and improvements at HMP & YOI Lincoln, including The Departure Lounge, Inmates Call Centre, reduced self-harm and violence through new debt strategy, and effective outcomes through close partnership with local charities. HMP Lincoln received its highest ever HMIP inspection score in 2019/2020 under Paul’s leadership. 

    Mr Yates was mentioned in Her Majesty the Queen, Birthday Honours list in 2021 and awarded an Order of the British Empire, OBE, medal for Services to Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services, Reducing Reoffending and Public Protection. He received his OBE in 2022 at Windsor Castle from His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, Prince William.

    Speaking about his appointment, Mr Yates said: “I am very pleased to take on this role. My priority is to build on the excellent work already in train by the team at HMP La Moye and I am looking forward to serving the States of Jersey, and the people of Jersey. At HMP Nottinghamshire I have pursued a passion for building a rehabilitative culture, reducing re-offending and public protection. 

    “I look forward to building on the work happening at La Moye and combining my skills and experience with that of the senior team at La Moye to ensure the best outcomes for all prisoners.” 

    Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs said: “I welcome Paul to the Justice and Home Affairs family in this important senior leadership role and look forward to the skills and experience he has built in his diverse career benefitting the States of Jersey Prison Service. Paul was chosen from a very strong field of external candidates. 

    “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Artur Soliwoda for the excellent role he has played as Acting Governor, leading HMP La Moye and the States of Jersey Prison Service.”​​

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Islanders urged to stay vigilant of counterfeit pet medicines 7 July 2025 Islanders urged to stay vigilant after toxic chemicals discovered in counterfeit pet medicines

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    Pet owners on the Isle of Wight are being urged to take extra care when buying flea and worm treatments online, following a national warning about dangerous counterfeit products that have already caused serious harm to animals.

    The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have issued an urgent alert after a cat required emergency surgery due to poisoning from a fake flea treatment.

    Tests revealed the product contained pirimiphos-methyl, a toxic insecticide that is highly dangerous to cats.

    While the incident occurred on the mainland, authorities are warning that counterfeit pet medicines are being sold across the UK, including through popular e-commerce platforms accessible to Island residents.

    Counterfeit treatments often mimic the packaging of trusted brands like FRONTLINE® but may contain harmful chemicals or lack active ingredients altogether. Warning signs include:

    • spelling mistakes or foreign languages on packaging;
    • unusual smells (such as white spirit or paraffin);
    • difficulty opening the packaging;
    • suspiciously low prices.

    “Pirimiphos-methyl is toxic to cats. Exposure to this insecticide can prevent the cat’s body from breaking down a substance called acetylcholine, leading to an overstimulation of the cat’s nervous system. 

    “This can cause symptoms such as vomiting, uncoordinated gait, muscle tremors, weakness, paralysis, increased sensitivity to touch, difficulty breathing, restlessness, urinary incontinence, low heart rate and seizures.

    “In some cases, even death can sadly occur. If you suspect your pet has been exposed to a counterfeit medicine, seek veterinary advice immediately.”  

    Island pet owners are encouraged to remain cautious when purchasing treatments for their animals. Always buy from trusted sources — ideally your local vet or a reputable retailer — rather than unknown third-party sellers online.

    When you receive a product, take a moment to inspect the packaging carefully. Look out for anything unusual, such as spelling mistakes, missing information, or strange smells, which could indicate a counterfeit.

    If you see these goods being offered for sale, whether on a website, social media post or on the high street, contact Trading Standards or Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.

    In 2024 alone, the VMD seized over 18,000 illegal animal medicines and supplements. One online seller had already distributed over 200 batches of fake treatments before being shut down.

    James Potter, Trading Standards and community safety manager at the Isle of Wight Council, said: “The appeal of cheaper goods may seem tempting, but counterfeit goods will be of a very poor quality and will not have gone through the same amount of rigorous testing as genuine products.

    “The consequences of counterfeit goods have a serious impact and in addition, the purchase of illegal goods helps to fund other criminality. It also harms our local, honest businesses.

    “If you’re aware of counterfeit goods being sold, please report this to Trading Standards where we will use our range of enforcement powers to remove them from the market and pursue further action through the courts if required.”

    If you have you been personally affected by a poisoning case, you should report through the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) questionnaire.

    If you encounter suspicious veterinary medicines or retailers, please also report them to the VMD Enforcement Team. (You can do so anonymously if preferred):

    Photo shows Smokey, a beloved cat who nearly died after being treated with a fake flea product bought online.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Explore innovation and creativity with the STEAM summer programme!

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    This summer, kids and teens aged 8 to 16 can jump into the exciting world where science meets creativity with our STEAM Summer Programme.

    Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, this programme is designed to blend hands-on fun with learning and offers engaging activities across science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths.

    Join us for three days packed with coding, animation, digital arts, building challenges, and more at these locations:

    • 23–25 July at TMAC Keady
    • 28–30 July at Brownlow Hub
    • 19–21 August at Banbridge Leisure Centre

    Sessions run on these dates as below:

    • Morning (ages 8–11): 10:30am – 1pm
    • Afternoon (ages 12–16): 2pm – 4:30pm

    Participants will develop creative thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and tech skills – all while having a great time exploring how art and technology come together. No previous experience needed, just bring your curiosity and imagination!

    Please note: attendance for all three days is required to get the full experience. Cost for the 3 day session is £10 per person.

    Spaces are limited sign up now at https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/resident/community-development/ and get ready for a summer of STEAM-powered fun!

    This programme is funded through The Executive Office District Council’s Good Relations Action Plan.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Life changing work for York’s longest serving foster carers recognised

    Source: City of York

    Published Monday, 7 July 2025

    The life-changing work of some of York’s longest serving foster carers has been recognised at a special awards ceremony this month.

    The life-changing work of some of York’s longest serving foster carers has been recognised at a special awards ceremony this month.

    13 foster carer households were awarded certificates for completing 20,30 and 40 years of fostering, adding up to a combined total of 320 years of fostering service, providing safe, loving homes to local children and young people who can’t live with their birth families.

    Longest serving of the foster carers recognised at the event were Sue and Martyn Hill, who have fostered children and young people for 40 years.

    Sue Hill, foster carer, said:

    Fostering has brought us so much pleasure over the years, as well as some challenging moments but it has certainly enriched our lives and hopefully that of the children we have cared for. We can’t think of anything else that we would rather have done in life. Hopefully we will carry on for a good bit longer!”

    Cllr Bob Webb, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Our foster carers are a hugely valued part of a wider team supporting children and young people in our care. I’m delighted that we’ve been able to recognise the incredible impact our carers have had and would urge anyone who’s considering fostering to get in touch. There are few other roles which give people the chance to make such a positive contribution to young people’s lives. And with a fostering package that is now amongst the best available in the region, there’s never been a better time to foster for City of York Council.”

    Martin Kelly OBE, Corporate Director of Children’s Services and Education at City of York Council, presented the awards. He said: “It is a huge honour for me to present these long service awards to some of our amazing foster carers. The work that they do really is life changing and their commitment and dedication to supporting local children and young people is inspirational.”

    Find out more about fostering for York at fostering.york.gov.uk

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: YorkTalk Money fortnight: information and support to help residents save money

    Source: City of York

    York residents can access a wealth of information and support that could save them £1000s as part of this summer’s York Talk Money fortnight (7-18 July).

    Run by City of York Council and partners across the city, including Citizens Advice, Peasholme Charity, Age UK, York Energy Advice and OCAY, the regular event aims to help people who are struggling financially by sharing information and advice, and signposting to local help and support.

    York Talk Money aims to help York residents:

    • Get all the help they are entitled to
    • Reduce their outgoings as much as possible
    • Get advice if they need assistance

    The support available includes a new weekly drop in with the non profit-making Community First Credit Union.

    Residents can find out about the range of services, including back to school and Christmas savings accounts, affordable and fair loans and budgeting accounts. Pop along to Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, from 9.15-10.45am and Marjorie Waite Court, Clifton from 1-3pm every Tuesday throughout July to find out more.

    National Energy Advice and Yorkshire Water will also be on hand at two welcoming and informative community events to support families and individuals with practical energy advice, resources, and free giveaways on Tuesday 8 July at The Gateway Centre, Front Street, from 10-12 noon and Marjorie Waite Court Community Café from 1-3pm.

    And people can find out more about using the council’s benefits calculator to find out what benefits they or residents they’re working with might be eligible for at an online teams webinar on Wednesday, July 16 from 12.30 – 1.30pm. Visit https://YorkBetterOffCalculator.eventbrite.co.uk to book a place.

    Cllr Katie Lomas, the council’s Executive Member with responsibility for Financial Inclusion, said:

    We know that the cost of living crisis is affecting many of us, but there is a lot of help, advice and support available locally to help you make the most of your money.

    “Getting the help you’re entitled to really can make a difference of £1000s. Following our Pension Credit Take Up campaign, over 231 pensioners are now claiming over £1.7m in Pension Credit, and passported support.

    “I’d urge anyone who’s facing financial hardship or worried about money to find out what help is available to them via our or local advice and support services, including York Talk Money Fortnight.”

    One York resident who received advice and support from Age UK York to claim Attendance Allowance, as part of the York Talk Money initiative, said:

    “A lot of pressure has now been taken off me. I was so cold this winter that I turned the heating on for the first time and felt an awful lot better. I don’t need to worry about turning the heating on anymore. Without your help I wouldn’t be in the position I am in today.”

    General advice on how to get the help you’re entitled to, reduce your outgoings and get further support is available at Live Well York or our Benefits Calculator.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Diplomats sharing global business expertise with British firms

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Diplomats sharing global business expertise with British firms

    Foreign Secretary dispatches top diplomats to all parts of the UK to boost regional ties and deliver economic growth under the Government’s Plan for Change.

    British diplomats are visiting every corner of the UK this summer to build connections with British businesses and champion their interests overseas.

    Ambassadors and High Commissioners are posted for long stints in other countries, and part of their brief is to get under the skin of the place where they are based. That includes getting to know the ins and outs of the business landscape, and spotting opportunities for British businesses.

    As part of a first-of-its-kind ‘domestic roadshow’, the Foreign Secretary has called some of the country’s top diplomats home to build relationships with mayors and regional businesses across all nations and regions of the UK so that they can represent them even better abroad.

    Over 10 visits have taken place so far, with more planned throughout the summer and into the autumn. The goal of the roadshows is to strengthen ties between British regions and the UK’s closest economic partners, to drive economic growth and deliver part of this Government’s Plan for Change. 

    Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:

    Our Ambassadors and High Commissioners are the salesforce for the UK economy.

    Through this roadshow, my top diplomats are meeting mayors and regional businesses to discuss trade and investment opportunities and strike new partnerships, ultimately so they can champion the UK’s interests overseas and deliver growth.

    In this Government’s Plan for Change, the economic interests of British businesses sit at the heart of our foreign policy.

    The roadshow follows the launch of the Government’s landmark Modern Industrial Strategy, with each roadshow stop designed to target one of the eight growth sectors, including defence, clean energy, life sciences, digital tech, advanced manufacturing, and financial services.

    The senior diplomats, who include ambassadors to Italy, Spain, and South Korea, have been told to harness the expertise of regional entrepreneurs to unlock growth opportunities overseas.

    The UK’s Ambassador to Italy, Ed Llewellyn was in South Yorkshire last Friday (4 July) where he visited steel manufacturer Marcegaglia, which announced a £50 million investment in Sheffield during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Italy last autumn. This investment will build a new clean steel electric arc furnace, supporting 50 new jobs directly and indirectly.

    Ambassador Llewellyn also toured the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham – visiting Italian steel manufacturer Danieli and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), which is part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult network of research centres. 

    Ambassador to Italy Ed Llewellyn said:

    It’s exciting to be in South Yorkshire as part of this first-of-its-kind roadshow – going the extra mile to develop relationships that will help us supercharge growth to every corner of the UK.

    Sheffield has had a close affinity with Italy since the 19th century, when many Italian workers arrived in West Bar and played a vital role in the city’s economy.

    We’re hitting the road to speak directly to community leaders and businesses, so that not a single opportunity is missed to generate trade and investment wins overseas. 

    The UK Government’s Plan for Change is making Britain the best country to do business with, and I am looking forward to building on today’s roadshow discussions to showcase South Yorkshire on the international stage.

    South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said:

    My job is growth – building not just a bigger economy, but a better one. But that kind of transformation doesn’t happen by accident. If we’re serious about creating an economy where everyone can stay near and go far, then we need to take our message to the world.

    That’s why having Ambassador Llewellyn right here in South Yorkshire is so vital. South Yorkshire is already home to world-leading companies and cutting-edge research, and we’re determined to grow our international footprint.

    By working directly with the UK’s diplomatic network, we can open new doors for local businesses, attract investment and build the partnerships that will power our economy for the future.

    Meanwhile Ambassador to Spain Alex Ellis was in Greater Manchester to attend a Business Roundtable with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and locally based businesses before meeting with the Leader of Manchester City Council, Councillor Bev Craig.

    Ambassador Ellis visited the University of Manchester for a meeting with Professor Fiona Devine, Vice-President and Dean for the Faculty of Humanities.

    On 30 June, Ambassador to Belgium Anne Sherriff visited South Wales for a meeting with the Welsh Government’s Director for International Relations. She also visited CSA Catapult, a not-for-profit research and technology organisation based in Newport which supports start-ups, SMEs, large organisations, and academia to commercialise compound semiconductor technologies.

    The first roadshow kicked off on Wednesday 25 June, as Ambassador to South Korea, Colin Crooks, headed to the North East of England. The ambassador visited firms linked to clean energy with a tour of the Tees Works freeport and met with the UK CEO of SeAH Wind, a South Korean company constructing a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Teesside.

    The roadshow comes as the Government marks one year in office. It is part of a wider effort by the FCDO, under the Foreign Secretary’s leadership, to represent the interests of British businesses and consumers overseas and use its international networks to support in the delivery of the Plan for Change and a decade of national renewal.

    In a speech to the British Chambers of Commerce in March, the Foreign Secretary laid out a ‘new partnership’ between the Foreign Office and businesses to drive economic growth in the UK and ensure this Government is delivering for the British public.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister and Home Secretary mark 20th anniversary of 7/7

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    Prime Minister and Home Secretary mark 20th anniversary of 7/7

    The Prime Minister and Home Secretary have paid tribute to victims and survivors of the 7/7 attacks and will join the nation in marking the 20th anniversary.

    Memorials will be held throughout the day alongside victims, survivors, loved ones and first responders to remember the 52 people killed and hundreds of others injured in the attacks.

    Ahead of the anniversary, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

    Today the whole country will unite to remember the lives lost in the 7/7 attacks, and all those whose lives were changed forever.

    We honour the courage shown that day—the bravery of the emergency services, the strength of survivors, and the unity of Londoners in the face of terror.

    Those who tried to divide us failed. We stood together then, and we stand together now—against hate and for the values that define us of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.

    Marking 20 years, the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said:

    Twenty years have passed since 7/7 but the passage of time makes what happened that day no less shocking. It was an appalling attack on our capital city and on democracy itself.

    As we come together to mark this anniversary, my thoughts remain with the victims, survivors and all who loved them. Amid the horror of that day, we saw the best of people, our emergency services, first responders and ordinary Londoners who bravely acted to help one another. Their courage continues to inspire us.

    We will always confront the threats facing this country to keep the public safe and preserve our way of life.

    The anniversary of a terrorist attack can re-trigger trauma for victims and survivors of terrorism. If you, or someone you know has been affected by terrorism, support is available at gov.uk/victimsofterrorism.

    The government has taken action to deliver strengthened support for victims and survivors of terrorism, announcing plans for a new dedicated support hub to help victims recover and rebuild their lives. Proposals for a new national day for victims and survivors of terrorism have also been consulted on, helping the country to remember and honour victims.

    The public will also be better protected through strengthened security of public events and venues following the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, better known as Martyn’s Law, receiving royal assent in April.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Universities – Scientists warn of urgent need to tackle changes impacting river deltas – UEA

    Source: University of East Anglia (UEA)

    New research identifies the key causes of changes affecting river deltas around the world and warns of an urgent need to tackle them through climate adaptation and policy.

    Deltas are low-lying areas that form as rivers and empty their water and sediment into another body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or another river.

    Some of the largest in the world, such as the Rhine, Mekong, Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna, and Nile, are threatened by climate change, facing rising sea levels and increasing frequency of extreme events.

    With approximately 500 million people today living within or adjacent to delta systems, this is a major issue.

    To address this, a team of international scientists has developed a new framework that identifies the 10 main drivers of change in deltas globally. These are: climate change, sea level rise, deforestation, intense agriculture, urbanisation, impoundments, land subsidence, ground water extraction, flood defences, and resources mining.

    Most local, human-induced causes show measurable impacts within years and the framework provides a clear basis for prioritising timely, locally grounded action with a deeper understanding of the systems that shape these complex and dynamic environments.

    Publishing their findings today in Nature Climate Change, the team includes scientists from the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Southampton and Oxford in the UK, and Deltares, TU Delft, Wageningen University and Utrecht University in The Netherlands.

    “Deltas are the most complex coastal systems in the world and recognising these multiple drivers and how they operate in each delta is fundamental to finding solutions,” said co-author Prof Robert Nicholls, from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at UEA and the University of Southampton.

    Effective adaptation requires more than isolated measures, that often overlook an important step in deeper assessments of the system as a whole.

    The diagnostic framework links these drivers of change with their direct and indirect impacts across scales in time and space (divided in centuries, decades or temporal scales). It is intended to support policymakers, technocrats, engineers, and stakeholders in developing locally grounded adaptation strategies that are both realistic and resilient.

    It aims to help identify and understand the interconnectivities within the biophysical system, from source to sink, and how these link with local/regional/transboundary socio-economic structures.

    While climate change threatens the world’s deltas, anthropogenic drivers – largely reflected in sediment starvation and resource extraction, profound land-use change and hydrological regime shifts – can outpace climate change in the short to medium term.

    Nearly all local anthropogenic drivers result in measurable impacts within years or decades, emphasising the significance and relevance of local and regional causes for effective and timely climate adaptation and policy development.

    “If we want to give deltas a real chance at long-term climate resilience, we need collective comprehension of the human footprint and the underlying drivers of change,” said Dr Sepehr Eslami, lead author and coastal expert at Deltares.

    “By promoting system-level thinking, this framework encourages more critical and collaborative approaches to adaptation. It helps identify the solutions with the highest chance of being implemented successfully, especially when embedded in a longer-term vision.”

    The diagnostic framework can also foster constructive dialogue among stakeholders and ensure that adaptation efforts are both science-based and socially relevant.

    “Decision making in delta systems is extremely difficult due to all the complex interactions between different processes,” added Dr Amelie Paszkowski from the University of Oxford.

    “But this framework helps to disentangle these dynamics and diagnose the challenges in a delta, which is a fundamental first step in defining adaptation solutions that tackle the root causes of the impacts felt.”

    The research was inspired by the work of the Rise and Fall Project, a collaboration between Deltares and the Utrecht University, and also involved researchers from the University of Cologne and University of Padova.

    Over a period of nearly three years, the team combined decades of knowledge on vulnerabilities in deltas and adaptation efforts to develop a framework that can facilitate diagnosing the key processes and interactions shaping a delta system. The goal: to offer a holistic foundation for planning effective, context-sensitive adaptation strategies.

    ‘A systems perspective for climate adaptation in deltas’ is published in Nature Climate Change on July 7.

    Notes

    • The paper DOI is: 10.1038/s41558-025-02368-0.
    • Once published online, the paper will be available at the following URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-025-02368-0
    • The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a UK Top 25 university (Complete University Guide and HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey). It also ranks in the UK Top 20 for research quality (Times Higher Education REF2021 Analysis) and the UK Top 10 for impact on Sustainable Development Goals. Known for its world-leading research and good student experience, its 360-acre campus has won seven Green Flag awards in a row for its high environmental standards. The University is a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science. www.uea.ac.uk  

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Universities – Scientists warn of urgent need to tackle changes impacting river deltas – UEA

    Source: University of East Anglia (UEA)

    New research identifies the key causes of changes affecting river deltas around the world and warns of an urgent need to tackle them through climate adaptation and policy.

    Deltas are low-lying areas that form as rivers and empty their water and sediment into another body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or another river.

    Some of the largest in the world, such as the Rhine, Mekong, Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna, and Nile, are threatened by climate change, facing rising sea levels and increasing frequency of extreme events.

    With approximately 500 million people today living within or adjacent to delta systems, this is a major issue.

    To address this, a team of international scientists has developed a new framework that identifies the 10 main drivers of change in deltas globally. These are: climate change, sea level rise, deforestation, intense agriculture, urbanisation, impoundments, land subsidence, ground water extraction, flood defences, and resources mining.

    Most local, human-induced causes show measurable impacts within years and the framework provides a clear basis for prioritising timely, locally grounded action with a deeper understanding of the systems that shape these complex and dynamic environments.

    Publishing their findings today in Nature Climate Change, the team includes scientists from the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Southampton and Oxford in the UK, and Deltares, TU Delft, Wageningen University and Utrecht University in The Netherlands.

    “Deltas are the most complex coastal systems in the world and recognising these multiple drivers and how they operate in each delta is fundamental to finding solutions,” said co-author Prof Robert Nicholls, from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at UEA and the University of Southampton.

    Effective adaptation requires more than isolated measures, that often overlook an important step in deeper assessments of the system as a whole.

    The diagnostic framework links these drivers of change with their direct and indirect impacts across scales in time and space (divided in centuries, decades or temporal scales). It is intended to support policymakers, technocrats, engineers, and stakeholders in developing locally grounded adaptation strategies that are both realistic and resilient.

    It aims to help identify and understand the interconnectivities within the biophysical system, from source to sink, and how these link with local/regional/transboundary socio-economic structures.

    While climate change threatens the world’s deltas, anthropogenic drivers – largely reflected in sediment starvation and resource extraction, profound land-use change and hydrological regime shifts – can outpace climate change in the short to medium term.

    Nearly all local anthropogenic drivers result in measurable impacts within years or decades, emphasising the significance and relevance of local and regional causes for effective and timely climate adaptation and policy development.

    “If we want to give deltas a real chance at long-term climate resilience, we need collective comprehension of the human footprint and the underlying drivers of change,” said Dr Sepehr Eslami, lead author and coastal expert at Deltares.

    “By promoting system-level thinking, this framework encourages more critical and collaborative approaches to adaptation. It helps identify the solutions with the highest chance of being implemented successfully, especially when embedded in a longer-term vision.”

    The diagnostic framework can also foster constructive dialogue among stakeholders and ensure that adaptation efforts are both science-based and socially relevant.

    “Decision making in delta systems is extremely difficult due to all the complex interactions between different processes,” added Dr Amelie Paszkowski from the University of Oxford.

    “But this framework helps to disentangle these dynamics and diagnose the challenges in a delta, which is a fundamental first step in defining adaptation solutions that tackle the root causes of the impacts felt.”

    The research was inspired by the work of the Rise and Fall Project, a collaboration between Deltares and the Utrecht University, and also involved researchers from the University of Cologne and University of Padova.

    Over a period of nearly three years, the team combined decades of knowledge on vulnerabilities in deltas and adaptation efforts to develop a framework that can facilitate diagnosing the key processes and interactions shaping a delta system. The goal: to offer a holistic foundation for planning effective, context-sensitive adaptation strategies.

    ‘A systems perspective for climate adaptation in deltas’ is published in Nature Climate Change on July 7.

    Notes

    • The paper DOI is: 10.1038/s41558-025-02368-0.
    • Once published online, the paper will be available at the following URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-025-02368-0
    • The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a UK Top 25 university (Complete University Guide and HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey). It also ranks in the UK Top 20 for research quality (Times Higher Education REF2021 Analysis) and the UK Top 10 for impact on Sustainable Development Goals. Known for its world-leading research and good student experience, its 360-acre campus has won seven Green Flag awards in a row for its high environmental standards. The University is a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science. www.uea.ac.uk  

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Leap Second: How the Chinese Dam Affects the Planet’s Rotation Speed

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