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Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 19 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -US to lose $12.5B in international travel spendAirfares drop for the third month in a rowARC: April US air sales, Corporate trips decline againGoogle going ‘all in on NDC' with Concur and Amex GBTAir India & IndiGo postpone flights amid safety concernsUS Transportation Secretary warns of summer air travel troublePlans to reduce flights at Newark AirportDelta & Korean Air agree to acquire WestJet stakesEtihad & TAP Air Portugal add loyalty reciprocationWestJet & Air France-KLM expand codeshareSpirit Airlines will partner with ContourDelta renames cabins and fare productsPorter Airlines adds LaGuardia serviceUnited adds to its premium seatingAir Canada launches free WiFi Alaska partners with JumioBCD Travel to offer Cytric EasyGeoSure adds Safety BadgesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, has issued a public apology on behalf of the party and the government following the controversial dollar gift incident involving the acting CEO of Goldbod, Mr Sammy Gyamfi.

The governing NDC is challenging former NSB boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, to disclose the specific opposition parties he claims to have spent over GH¢8 million on in 2024 to procure election collation logistics and equipment.

The NDC came to power with no plan, just empty promises to turn Ghanaians against the NPP and win votes. Now, reality is dawning on them. - Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Communications Director for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -A deal agreed last year between Ryanair and Expedia Group to have their content distributed via the group's range of portals went live this week.Sabre Corporation and CellPoint Digital, a payment provider, sign an agreement to "Strengthen (the) Airline Payments Ecosystem".Daniel Boyle gives us a summary of the impact to the aerospace industry of the latest developments in US trade policies.Revolut receives approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate their prepayment services across all of India.American Airlines will offer free in-flight WiFi to their frequent flyers, starting in 2026.Ryanair suggest it might consider the Chinese COMAC C919 jet as a replacement for Boeing 737's.United Airlines reports record Q1 2025 revenue of $13.2b whilst also reducing domestic flight capacity by 4%.LATAM Airlines announce their latest GDS distribution fee model, also adding surcharges for some NDC fares.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Nomination of the Kasoa MCE turned chaotic after one of the alleged NDC members destroyed the ballot papers, brought out different papers from his pocket, and declared the President's nominee the winner

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Cashew Farmers Association of Ghana has welcomed the NDC's Feed Ghana Programme, highlighting its potential to boost agriculture and create jobs. They, however, urged proper implementation and cautioned against political interference, calling for direct engagement with farmers

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 78-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,389 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market lost ground again on Wednesday - tumbling nearly 400-points - as the trade war between the United States and China escalated after Washington imposed a fresh round of export controls on Nvidia and A-M-D selling to Chinese buyers. NDC to focus on silicon photonics, build new economic shield National Development Council Minister Paul Liu says the government plans to prioritize the development of silicon photonics. According to Liu, that will be carried out by taking advantage of the island's strength in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries to build another shield to protect the local economy. The N-D-C head says over the longer term, government is determined to focus on potential segments as silicon photonics to boost its competitive edge (競爭優勢) and take a larger share of the global market. In addition to silicon photonics, Liu says the government has also listed quantum and autonomous robot development as additional potential economic shields. US congressional group visits Taiwan to meet with President Lai Ching-te A U-S Congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan this week. The delegation is being led by U-S Senator Pete Ricketts, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Subcommittee on East Asia, and is slated to meet with President Lai Ching-te and other top government officials. The bipartisan delegation includes Senators Chris Coons and Ted Budd. The American Institute in Taiwan says the talks will focus on bilateral relations, regional security, trade and investment, and other issues of mutual (共同的) interest. NKorea Threatens Retaliation After US Bombers Fly Over South North Korea has threatened retaliation after the U.S. flew long-range bombers over South Korea during training with its forces. The U.S. flew the B-1B bombers Tuesday during an aerial drill that Seoul said was meant to show the two countries' deterrence (威懾) capability. North Korea views such drills as an invasion rehearsal and is particularly sensitive to the U.S. mobilization of strategic assets such as long-range bombers, aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered submarines. North Korea's Defense Ministry was quoted as saying the U.S. action would inevitably hurt U.S. security and North Korea “will deter by dint of powerful force" the U.S. aggression. North Korea often test-launches missiles in response to U.S. flyovers of B-1B bombers. US judge threatens contempt inquiry for Trump administration over deportations A US judge has threatened to start criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump administration for defying (違抗) his order to stop the deportation of more than 200 migrants to El Salvador. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Bolide Seen Over Mexico A bright object, initially appearing to be a meteorite, lit up the skies over Mexico's capital at 3am local time. Videos of a ball of fire shooting over the country and dissolving in a burst of light over Mexico City quickly became the fuel for memes circulating on social media. But scientists were quick to note that the object was a bolide (火流星). Bolides, defined by NASA as fireballs, are exceptionally bright meteors that are spectacular enough to be seen over a very wide area. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

A sete meses da Conferência da ONU sobre as Mudanças Climáticas em Belém, o presidente da COP30, o embaixador brasileiro André Corrêa do Lago, reconhece que a percepção da agenda climática por governos, empresas e até populações “está diferente do que gostaria”. Mas o contexto internacional desfavorável para o evento mais importante do ano na temática ambiental também trouxe reflexões sobre a quebra da confiança nas COPs – e um mea culpa: “a realidade é que nós não estamos sendo convincentes”. Lúcia Müzell e Jeanne Richard, da RFI em ParisO experiente diplomata ressalta a importância de a conferência ser capaz de transformar os discursos e acordos em atos concretos. “Se esse tema diminuiu de importância na agenda mundial, é também porque alguma coisa nós não estamos fazendo direito”, disse, em entrevista à RFI. “Devemos ajustar o que estamos falando sobre a mudança do clima, para não continuarmos a assustar as pessoas sem uma solução.”Apesar do contexto internacional desfavorável, com guerras em curso, o multilateralismo em crise e a saída do maior emissor histórico de gases de efeito estufa, os Estados Unidos, da mesa de negociações, Corrêa do Lago descarta a hipótese de a COP de Belém terminar em retrocessos. “O que já foi assinado deve ser realizado, deve ser implementado”, frisou.O Brasil presidirá a conferência em novembro sob o telhado de vidro dos planos de aumentar da produção de petróleo nas próximas décadas – apesar de os 196 países membros da Convenção do Clima terem concordado, em 2023, em “se afastar” dos combustíveis fósseis, os maiores responsáveis pelo aquecimento anormal do planeta. “Não há nenhuma dúvida de que as energias fosseis são o principal problema que nós devemos enfrentar”, afirmou o embaixador. “Algumas coisas nós podemos estar fazendo errado, mas nós estamos fazendo muitíssimas coisas certas. Eu acredito que sim, há uma capacidade do Brasil de mostrar o rumo para a maioria dos outros países”, alegou.Leia abaixo os principais trechos da entrevista, realizada por videoconferência nesta terça-feira (8).RFI: 2025 marca os dez anos do Acordo de Paris. Desde o começo, a expectativa era muito alta para essa COP 30, sobre a ambição climática que a gente vai conseguir chegar. Mas o contexto atual é muito desfavorável, com uma escalada de guerras e do discurso negacionista, retrocessos evidentes na agenda ambiental em diversos países. Uma sombra de Copenhague paira sobre Belém? André Corrêa do Lago: A gente não pode analisar as circunstâncias, que são muito diferentes. Eu acho que Copenhague foi um caso muito especial e as circunstâncias internacionais, em princípio, eram até favoráveis em 2009. Eu acredito que nós estamos tendo hoje uma certa tendência a um retrocesso, mas nós temos que analisar por que desse retrocesso.Quando você tem uma preocupação com guerras ou com eleições, todos esses elementos são extremamente importantes na política e nós podemos até entender, mas a realidade é que isso está comprovando que a mudança do clima ainda não adquiriu a dimensão, que deveria ser natural, de que ela está por cima de todos esses elementos. Você não pode escolher ou guerra, ou crise ou mudança do clima. A mudança do clima está aí e vai continuar, portanto a gente não pode tapar o sol com a peneira e não ver que as circunstâncias estão cada vez mais graves.Eu acho que é um desafio enorme, mas também é um desafio para nós renovarmos o discurso pró-clima para uma maneira mais convincente, porque a realidade é que nós não estamos sendo convincentes. Se esse tema diminuiu de importância na agenda mundial, é também porque alguma coisa nós não estamos fazendo direito. Nós temos que melhorar a nossa comunicação sobre a relevância dessa agenda.RFI: Menos de 10% dos países da Convenção Quadro cumpriram o calendário previsto e entregaram as suas Contribuições Nacionalmente Determinadas (NDCs) em fevereiro, como previsto. Como o senhor qualifica esse impasse? É um mau sinal para o sucesso da COP30?ACL: Teria sido muito melhor se mais países tivessem apresentado, não há a menor dúvida. Mas a verdade é que o prazo foi estendido para setembro. Houve um entendimento de que estava muito complexo para vários países apresentarem as suas NDC, por motivos diversos.A União Europeia, por exemplo, estava um pouco ligado à questão das eleições. Vários países estavam muito ligados a questões técnicas. A ideia é que os países possam apresentar a melhor NDC possível e a mais ambiciosa possível. Eu acho que o importante é isso, que favoreça a qualidade das NDCs que estão sendo apresentadas.RFI: Para o senhor, o que vai ser um sucesso da COP30?ACL: Nós ainda não estamos declarando o que nós consideramos que deverá ser um sucesso da COP30. Não há dúvida de que as NDC são um elemento importante. Só que as NDC dos países são voluntárias: cada país apresenta a sua de acordo com aquilo que considera ser possível. Então, você não pode pressionar os países ou alegar que os países não estão fazendo alguma coisa. Se algo foi decidido, eles estão fazendo o que foi decidido.Nós temos que aguardar essas NDCs e, uma vez que elas forem apresentadas, nós vamos ser capazes de fazer um cálculo de quão distantes nós ainda estamos do objetivo de 1,5ºC [limitar o aquecimento do planeta a no máximo 1,5ºC até o fim deste século]. As Nações Unidas têm uma forma de análise das NDCs e o resultado final vai ser apresentado e discutido.Agora, se nós não estamos atingindo o objetivo de temperatura que estava no Acordo de Paris, nós temos que sentar e discutir como é que nós podemos aumentar a ambição. Não há a menor dúvida de que alguns países gostam muito de falar de ambição, mas a realidade é que a maioria dos países em desenvolvimento dizem que eles só podem falar de ambição se houver recursos financeiros, porque incorporar clima é um peso adicional ao esforço de desenvolvimento.Esse debate se arrasta desde o momento que a gente negociou essa Convenção do Clima, que foi assinada em 1992, portanto é um tema tão complexo que nós ainda não conseguimos encontrar uma solução. Mas eu acredito que ainda há um desejo e uma convicção de que é por via do multilateralismo que nós podemos encontrar a melhor maneira de cooperar.Acho que seria um enorme sucesso se a COP30 apresentar soluções conviventes em todas as áreas – e acho que isso é muito possível, porque temos soluções, as tecnologias estão progredindo de forma extraordinária e temos ideias adaptadas a circunstâncias muito distintas. Há muitos caminhos e cada país tem o seu – num grande país como o Brasil, cada região tem o seu. Devemos respeitar isso, porque não se pode impor soluções que, no final, sejam caras demais ou custem muito caro politicamente. É muito importante para as democracias poder ganhar eleições, então devemos garantir que esse discurso será seguido de ações e demonstrações do que estamos defendendo.RFI: A última COP, em Baku, foi frustrante para muitos países em desenvolvimento, que esperam financiamento para promover a sua transição. Como providenciar os bilhões de dólares necessários, afinal sem este dinheiro, alguns países podem ser obrigados a apresentar planos climáticos pouco ambiciosos ou até nem mesmo apresentar um plano?ACL: O financiamento é um tema absolutamente central porque, na maioria dos países em desenvolvimento, existe uma acumulação de diversas dimensões do desenvolvimento ao mesmo tempo – educação, saúde, infraestruturas, transportes. O combate às mudanças climáticas se adiciona a tudo isso. É mais do que justo que os países que puderam se desenvolver de forma muito mais progressiva e organizada, e que são responsáveis pela acumulação de CO2 na atmosfera, forneçam os recursos para estes países em desenvolvimento poderem se desenvolver tendo a questão do clima no centro dos seus modelos de desenvolvimento.RFI: Os países desenvolvidos providenciarão este dinheiro sem os Estados Unidos?ACL: Quem está muito preocupado com a ausência dos Estados Unidos são os outros países desenvolvidos, porque se forem somente os países desenvolvidos que deverão providenciar os recursos, a saída da maior economia do mundo desse pool torna a equação mais complexa. Mas não é só isso.Nós precisamos olhar a questão do financiamento climático de maneira muito mais vasta. A decisão de Baku inclui o esforço da presidência brasileira e da presidência do Azerbaijão de passar de US$ 300 bilhões por ano para US$ 1,3 trilhão. São números absolutamente assustadores, mas que dão a dimensão do impacto que o clima está tendo na economia mundial.Esta proposta, que deve ser assinada por Mukhtar Babayev [presidente da COP29] e eu, é uma proposta de como poderemos passar de A a B de forma convincente. Estamos trabalhando neste assunto de forma muito séria, porque pensamos que não podemos trabalhar apenas com fundos especiais para o clima. Nós devemos fazer com que o clima esteja no centro de todas as decisões de desenvolvimento, de investimentos e de finanças. Isso exige que mudemos muito a nossa forma de pensar os investimentos e o financiamento. Acho que temos um bom caminho a percorrer, mas espero que seremos capazes de apresentar alguma coisa que seja positiva e, ao mesmo, tempo realista.RFI: A cada COP, existe uma pressão muito grande para aumentar o que já se tem, mas manter o que foi conquistado é também um desafio. O senhor trabalha com a ideia, por exemplo, de encarar pressões para que o compromisso dos países de se afastarem [“transitioning away”] dos combustíveis fósseis saia do texto, por exemplo?ACL: Não, não, não. O “transitioning away” já foi aprovado em Dubai por todos os países membros do Acordo de Paris. Eu acho que é algo que já está decidido – o que não está é as várias maneiras como nós podemos contribuir, cada país à sua maneira, para essa transição. Mas o que já foi assinado deve ser realizado, deve ser implementado. Não há nenhuma dúvida de que as energias fosseis são o principal problema que nós devemos enfrentar.Nós temos uma crise política, mas também de confiança no processo de negociações climáticas. Como eu estava comentando, eu acho que a percepção da agenda está diferente do que a gente gostaria, e a capacidade de implementação também tem frustrado muitos atores importantes. É muito grave no caso, por exemplo, do setor privado, porque se o setor privado não vê uma vantagem econômica em seguir o caminho, que é o caminho mais racional, é porque em alguma coisa nós estamos falhando.Nós temos que ter um diálogo muito maior com o setor privado para devolvê-lo a confiança nessa agenda. Ele se pergunta se é realmente um bom negócio garantir que vamos combater as mudanças climáticas. Eu estou convencido de que sim.O grande desafio é que devemos convencer não apenas os governos, como as populações, de que tudo que devemos fazer vai ajudar as economias. Devemos, portanto, ajustar o que estamos falando sobre a mudança do clima para não continuarmos a assustar as pessoas sem uma solução.RFI: O Brasil, com a sua agenda pró-petróleo a pleno vapor, defendida pelo presidente Lula, incluindo a entrada do país na Opep+ e o lançamento de um leilão de 332 blocos de petróleo e gás no país em junho, vai conseguir promover uma maior redução das emissões e encaminhar o fim dos combustíveis fósseis? Como o Brasil vai convencer alguém se o próprio Brasil vai aumentar a sua produção de petróleo? ACL: O Brasil não é só o Brasil que você está mencionando: são os vários Brasis que estão fazendo coisas incríveis no combate à mudança de clima. Isso vai ser uma coisa que vai ficar bastante clara na COP 30, inclusive por o Brasil ser um país tão grande, tão diverso, tendo exemplos em todas as direções.Algumas coisas nós podemos estar fazendo errado, mas nós estamos fazendo muitíssimas coisas certas. Eu acredito que sim, há uma capacidade do Brasil de mostrar o rumo para a maioria dos outros países. Eu acredito que a COP tem que ser uma oportunidade de todos os países mostrarem o que estão fazendo de positivo.Eu acho que o que os países estão fazendo que agrada menos é muito claro para todo mundo, de todos os países. Vários países europeus estão fazendo coisas que não agradam, vários asiáticos também. E provavelmente nós também. Mas a verdade é que eu acredito que o Brasil vai ser reconhecido, mais do que nunca, como um celeiro de soluções que favorecem o combate à mudança do clima.O Brasil já anunciou que será neutro em carbono em 2050. Como nós chegaremos a este grande objetivo é um grande debate nacional que teremos. Nós teremos este debate: o que faremos com esse petróleo, se esse petróleo existir.RFI: A questão da acomodação dos participantes e das infraestruturas de Belém é um problema que ainda não foi resolvido, a sete meses da conferência. O Brasil, inclusive, decidiu antecipar o encontro dos líderes. A COP30 vai ser a qualquer custo em Belém e somente em Belém? ACL: A COP30 vai ser em Belém. E eu acho que Belém vai provocar grandes surpresas, porque é incrível a quantidade de coisas que estão falando da cidade e esquecendo das qualidades de Belém. É uma cidade incrivelmente charmosa. Eu, que gosto particularmente de arquitetura, saliento que tem coisas extraordinárias em arquitetura, e é uma cidade que tem a culinária mais sofisticada do Brasil. E eu acho que os habitantes da cidade vão absolutamente encantar os participantes da COP.RFI: Os Estados Unidos se retiraram do Acordo de Paris e não devem participar da COP 30. O senhor, como presidente da conferência, tem buscado algum diálogo com Washington, apesar do duro revés dos Estados Unidos na questão ambiental? ACL: Eles podem participar porque já informaram que vão sair do acordo, mas formalmente eles só saem em janeiro do ano que vem. É um momento muito desafiador, é claro. Nós estamos totalmente abertos para explorar caminhos construtivos com o governo americano, da mesma forma como nós já estamos com muitos canais abertos com vários setores da economia americana, com vários estados americanos, com várias cidades americanas, porque afinal, não são os Estados Unidos que estão saindo do Acordo de Paris, é o governo americano. Uma grande parte do PIB americano está totalmente comprometida com o Acordo de Paris.

The National Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, has accused Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, of deliberately spreading misinformation regarding allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering involving two aircraft that departed Ghana for Gran Canaria.

I personally wrote a letter to the joint security agencies, requesting a meeting to discuss the issue. We all agreed that the letter should be addressed with everyone's knowledge. However, the NDC leadership blocked it and reportedly sent their own letter instead

Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over President Mahama's directive to investigate alleged drug trafficking or money laundering at Kotoka Airport. Rev. John Ntim Fodjour claimed such activities have increased since the NDC took power. This follows an investigation into two aircraft that arrived in Ghana in March and later flew to Gran Canaria.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -International Airlines Group (IAG) launches IAGi Ventures, with a €200m fund to "invest in high potential companies over five years".

EXCLUSIVE! A one-on-one with Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia campaign! He EXPOSES the hard truth behind the NPP's election loss, CLAPS BACK at his deputy, Adomako Baafi, and CALLS OUT Prof. Gyampo over his NDC ties. Plus, he DROPS his bold expectations for tomorrow's budget reading and MORE!

"You backed our call for a state of emergency while in opposition, so what's stopping you from declaring it now?" – Ken Ashigbey to the NDC.

The NDC's discussion on cut-off points is a calculated attempt to deny Ghanaians access to education and ruin the future of the youth. – Kwasi Kwarteng, Former P.R.O, Ministry of Education.

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We are investigating, and within two to three weeks, those who were properly recruited into the public sector but sacked will be reinstated. For the others, we will review our budget to determine if we can recall them. - Ade Coker, Former Greater Accra Regional Chairman, NDC

Fredrik talks to Barry O'Reilly about software architecture. Barry has spent a lot of time and energy connecting software architecture to actual code and development work, and finding good ways of actually training new generations of software architects. Architecture is a level above programming, it is a different skill, and it needs to be properly taught so that more people can think and make active decisions about it. Oh, and architecture happens at a group level. You can't really do it alone. Barry's quest led him to complexity science, a PhD to actually prove his ideas hold up, and two books. The idea that you have to understand what goes on in the code in order to do good architecture is more controversial than one might think. Thank you Cloudnet for sponsoring our VPS! Comments, questions or tips? We a re @kodsnack, @tobiashieta, @oferlundand @bjoreman on Twitter, have a page on Facebook and can be emailed at info@kodsnack.se if you want to write longer. We read everything we receive. If you enjoy Kodsnack we would love a review in iTunes! You can also support the podcast by buying us a coffee (or two!) through Ko-fi. Links Barry Black tulip Complexity science IDE Antifragile Nassim Taleb Nassim guesting Econtalk talking about antifragility while the book was in progress Barry's papers: No More Snake Oil: Architecting Agility through Antifragility (2019) An introduction to residuality theory: Software design heuristics for complex systems (2020) The Machine in the Ghost: Autonomy, Hyperconnectivity, and Residual Causality (2021) The Philosophy of Residuality Theory (2021) Residuality Theory, random simulation, and attractor networks(2022) Residuality and Representation: Toward a Coherent Philosophy of Software Architecture (2023) Domain driven design Europe Leanpub Residues - Barry's first book Barry's NDC talks - on process and on philosophy Support us on Ko-fi Our agile release train engineer stickers The architect's paradox - Barry's second book Accelerate Øredev Kodsnack 346 - Tomer Gabel about the golden age of tomfoolery Dataföreningen Dataföreningen kompetens Titles How we design and think about structure Climbed the greasy pole Keep close to the code Remove themselves from the code as a status symbol I would see a lot of grey There's a generation missing A level of thinking above programming When you look up from your IDE We had to rescue architecture When they say “architect” Headed for that ivory tower A self-titling profession Comfortable in uncertainty Multiple books, and a PhD How does this thing break Everything will always break Patching those cracks Do you have any proof of this? The key to good software architecture is pessimism The mincing of academic criticism Typing furiously Hope for the future He's from the real world!

"Tit for tat has no place in governance. As a minister, I never sacked any NDC official, and I expect President Mahama to do the same. He should show mercy, forgive us in the NPP for our past actions, and reinstate the innocent Ghanaians he has dismissed from their jobs." – Dr. Stephen Amoah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, begs President Mahama.

按《巴黎協定》規定，全球各國應於今年2月繳交各國第三版「國家自主貢獻」（#NDC 3.0）目標，展現減碳承諾，以期將全球升溫控制在1.5度c。然而截止日當天，全球卻仍有近95%國家未提交。 2025年，《巴黎協定》即將邁入第十年，年底在巴西貝倫召開的第30屆聯合國氣候大會（#COP30）受到各方矚目。去年全球升溫首次突破1.5度c，人類在氣候行動的路上，究竟是向前還是大開倒車？ #台達基金會 #氣候戰役在台灣 Podcast 本集邀請到 行政院能源及減碳辦公室副執行長林子倫剖析氣候大會長期演進及趨勢 ★本集重點：聯合國氣候大會發展歷程與演進國際氣候行動中台灣的角色與契機台灣氣候行動關鍵戰略與最新NDC Powered by Firstory Hosting

Diese Woche mit Verena Kern und Susanne Schwarz Anfang der Woche hätten die Vertragsstaaten des Paris-Abkommens ihre Klimapläne für das Jahr 2035 einreichen müssen. Nur 13 von 195 Ländern hielt die Abgabefrist ein. Große Emittenten wie China, Japan, Indien, aber auch die EU fehlen bislang. Vor fünf Jahren, als die Klimapläne für 2030 vorgelegt werden mussten, war die Bilanz allerdings noch schlechter. Der Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) hält die Folgen der Erderhitzung für eine der fünf großen externen Bedrohungen für Deutschland. Die Klimakrise sei ähnlich gefährlich wie der Terrorismus oder ein "aggressiv-expansives" Russland. So die Risikoabschätzung, die Geheimdienst, Bundeswehr, Auswärtiges Amt sowie Forschungsinstitute gemeinsam erstellt haben. Es ist der erste Bericht dieser Art. Welche Länder weltweit am stärksten von Klimarisiken betroffen sind, zeigt der neue Klima-Risiko-Index von Germanwatch - mit überraschenden Ergebnissen. Für die Pariser Klimaziele muss neben einer schnellen Reduktion des Treibhausgas-Ausstoßes auch CO2 wieder aus der Atmosphäre geholt werden. Eine Möglichkeit ist eine Technik namens BECCS. Das Kürzel steht für "Bio-Energie mit CCS" - man baut Pflanzen mit schnellem Wachstum an, verbrennt sie, bindet das freigesetzte CO2 und speichert es. Allerdings: Das Potenzial dieser Methode ist nicht sehr groß, zeigt nun eine neue Studie. -- Das klima update° wird jede Woche von Spender:innen unterstützt. Wenn auch du dazu beitragen willst, geht das HIER https://www.verein-klimawissen.de/spenden. Wir danken hier und jetzt - aber auch noch mal namentlich im Podcast (natürlich nur, wenn ihr zustimmt).

Trump's decision to freeze $150 million in aid to Ghana raises concerns about how it will impact the NDC's tax pledge commitments.

Minority has expressed concerns over what it deems as unprecedented and intentionally prolonged charges against former appointees of the NDC. They argue that the actions of the Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice are troubling and could tarnish Ghana's reputation and the integrity of its justice system

"The NPP deliberately tried to tarnish the NDC's image by making baseless accusations against its officials. Dropping the charges against these innocent individuals, including the Democracy Hub protesters, is a step in the right direction. I commend the Attorney General and his deputy for this decision." – Dr. Sammy Ayeh, Presidency Communications.

What's an NDC? What does El Niño tell us about global temperatures this year? And why could a landmark ICJ ruling unlock a wave of climate legal cases? Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson break down the climate acronyms and buzzwords you need to know in 2025.With a crucial year ahead for climate action, this podcast is your essential guide to the key terms shaping global discussions. From breaking down BRICS to how President Donald Trump's return to the White House will change the climate conversation. Plus, Paul finally decodes the ultimate acronym soup of climate finance jargon and the hosts discuss whether scrapping acronyms altogether could make the climate conversation more accessible. ********************************************Are there any major climate acronyms you think we missed? Send us a voice note!Follow us on social media for behind the scenes moments and to watch our videos:Instagram @outrageoptimism LinkedIn @outrageoptimismOr get in touch with us via this form. Producer: Nina PullmanVideo Producer: Caitlin HanrahanExec Producer: Ellie CliffordCommissioning Editor: Sarah Thomas This is a Persephonica production for Global Optimism and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It’s time for our annual Year in Review discussion, where we look back at some of the biggest travel-related stories and trends of 2024. Joining us on this episode is news editor Johanna Jainchill, the architect of our Year in Review report, and retail editor Jamie Biesiada, to talk (among others) about travel “normalization,” the embrace of generative AI, a big year for cruise, companies that went under in 2024, American Airlines’ failed NDC strategy and the Taylor Swift effect on travel. This episode was recorded Dec. 13 and has been edited for length and clarity. Related articles The year in review, 2024 https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/2024-year-in-review Growth has slowed, but it's still a great time for the travel industry https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/WTTC-Global-Summit-2024 Is this cruising's 'golden era'? https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Is-this-cruising-golden-era Q&A with Hornblower CEO Mike Flaskey https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Mike-Flaskey-Hornblower-Group The Taylor Swift effect on hotels https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Taylor-Swift-effect-on-hotels Alienating travel agencies could cost American $1.5 billion https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/American-Airlines-earnings-Q2-2024 Arnie Weissmann's From the Window Seat column, July 2022: Travel's pandemic bankruptcy record https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/With-Crystal-revival-a-major-miracle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NDC minority in Parliament has served notice that they will fight any government business that imposes financial commitments on the incoming John Mahama administration.

Marriott is expanding into outdoor travel by acquiring Postcard Cabins and partnering with Trailborn, integrating them into its booking systems and loyalty program. Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto highlights the importance of continued investment and M&A opportunities to maintain relevance, particularly in modern airline retail technology like NDC. FAA chief Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, leaving challenges like air traffic modernization and Boeing oversight for the next administration. Story Links Marriott is acquiring Postcard Cabins Q&A with Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto FAA chief will step down before Trump takes office Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Tensions remain high as both NPP and NDC clash at the Eastern Regional collation center in Accra over results from four disputed constituencies—Fanteakwa North, Akwatia, Suhum, and Nsawam.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -TripStack and Aeroporti di Roma collaborate to deliver more virtual interline solutions for Rome's airports.American Express Global Business Travel proposes "remedies" to push through the CWT deal.An aircraft from the Russian airline Azimuth Airlines suffered an engine fire upon landing at Antalya airport in Türkiye. The rapid response of the airport's emergency crews contained the fire within 23 seconds and all pax evacuated safely as a result.COMAC announced that the first customer for its wide-body aircraft C929 which is still under development will be Air China.Apart from announcing a $1b retrofit program, Etihad Airways also revealed ten new routes.Qantas announces an distribution plan focused on NDC which they want to deploy from 1 July 2025, and it causes plenty of discussion. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart, Pandora, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

The NPP and the NDC, Ghana's two major political parties, have held their final rallies and are making last-minute pushes for votes to secure the presidency.

The NPP and the NDC, Ghana's two major political parties, have held their final rallies and are making last-minute pushes for votes to secure the presidency.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Jeff Klee's post about his views on what challenges remain for NDC in corporate travel attracted a lot of views, comments and interactions.The challenges of IATA's One Order are explored by B Vinod in a post which raised a lot of discussion.Planes were being shot at on approach at Haiti, with a Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured. A ban on flights there for US carriers were introduced as a results.Struggling carrier Rex Airlines is offered an AU$80m financing facility by the Australian Federal Government to ensure it continues operating.After talks of a merger with Frontier Airlines broke down, it seems that bankruptcy is a reality for Spirit Airlines.Iberia makes aviation history by operating the first Airbus A321XLR commercial flight from Madrid to Boston.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart, Pandora, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Las Cop climáticas son obsoletas para responder a la urgencia climática, advierten en una carta abierta a Naciones Unidas varios especialistas en diplomacia climática. Proponen una serie de refomas para evitar la influencia de los lobistas y que los estados partes rindan más cuentas sobre su acción climática.  En una carta abierta publicada el 15 de noviembre y dirigida a Naciones Unidas, una veintena de líderes de la diplomacia climática pide una reforma de las cumbres climáticas, Cop, para diplomacia climática a la urgencia y limitar la presencia de representantes de las industrias fósiles."El desfase entre lo que debe cumplir las Cop y la inercia de los estados partes es dramático e inaceptable”, claman los autores del texto entre los cuales están Ban Ki-moon, exsecretario general de Naciones Unidas o Christiana Figueres, exsecretaria ejecutiva de la Convención de Naciones Unidas sobre Cambio Climático y una de las arquitectas del Acuerdo de París de 2015,“Las Cop han sido para mí fundamentales para movilizar la acción climática global, pero en su formato actual ya no logran responder a esa escala y esa urgencia de la crisis”, insiste Daniel Ortega Pacheco, exministro de medioambiente de Ecuador quien condujo la delegación ecuatoriana durante las negociaciones del Acuerdo de París y firmante de dicha carta abierta.Con las trayectorias actuales de reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, el mundo se dirige hacia un calentamiento global de entre 2.5°C y 2.9°C, con múltiples consecuencias desastrosas como intensificación de los eventos meteorológicos extremos, sequías y subida del nivel mar.Frecuencia, tamaño y lugar de las CopPara atender la urgencia climática, los autores de la carta a Naciones Unidas piden una modificación del ritmo y del tamaño de las conferencias climáticas de las Partes. Piden por ejemplo que las negociaciones tengan lugar de forma continua en pequeños grupos y no una vez al año.Otra crítica reiterada en los últimos años ha sido la organización de estas conferencias climáticas en países que son altamente dependientes de los combustibles fósiles para su economía: Egipto, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Azerbaiyán, los últimos tres organizadores de las Cop son grandes exportadores de hidrocarburos.“Permitir que estas cumbres sean organizadas por países cuyas economías dependen de los combustibles fósiles genera un conflicto de interés que puede debilitar la ambición de las negociaciones y erosionar la confianza en el compromiso global de la transición”, alerta Daniel Ortega Pacheco, entrevistado por RFI.Precisa que “eso no quiere decir que vayamos en contra de los principios de que todos los estados soberanos son iguales. Es un principio fundamental del sistema multilateral”.“Pero se pueden establecer criterios claros para seleccionar a los países anfitriones que representan ese liderazgo climático y que mencione un compromiso claro con los objetivos del acuerdo de París. ¿Si no hay esa alineación, entonces para qué escoger ser una presidencia?”, se pregunta el exministro de Medio Ambiente de Ecuador.Rendición de cuentasLos firmantes del llamado para reformar la diplomacia climática abogan también por un mejor mecanismo de rendición de cuentas sobre los planes de reducción de emisiones de gases efecto invernadero de los estados Partes, los llamados NDC en lenguaje diplomático, que los estados deben presentar y reevaluar en función de la agravación del cambio climático.“Los compromisos son voluntarios, sin mecanismos vinculantes ni sanciones claras. Los estados presentan NDC, se revisan, se actualizan, pero sigue siendo voluntario. A diferencia de eso, en nuestros países, cuando llevamos algo, por ejemplo, a nivel de ley, tenemos organismos supervisores de control que nos van a auditar, que van a hacer una rendición de cuentas y sujetarnos a sanciones en el caso de no cumplir”, observa Daniel Ortega Pacheco.El exministro recomienda un “mecanismo para incluir una ratificación de los compromisos como leyes nacionales. Si estableciste una estrategia nacional o tienes un NDC, pues puedes elevarlo a una ley segundo y tienes que tener un sistema de rendición y reporte y verificación.”De momento, los compromisos climáticos firmados en las cumbres climáticas permitirán reducir un 2% las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero a nivel global entre 2019 y 2030, muy por debajo de los 43% preconizados por los científicos.Limitar la acción de los lobistas del petróleoLa presencia masiva de lobistas de los combustibles fósiles en los pasillos de las cumbres climáticas, a veces acreditados por los mismos estados, ha sido también objeto de críticas. "A pesar de las nuevas normas de divulgación de la Cop sobre el clima, en la Cop28 se concedió acceso a un número récord de 2.456 grupos de presión de combustibles fósiles, casi cuatro veces más que en la COP27", recuerdan los expertos en diplomacia climática."El hecho de que hubiera muchos más grupos de presión de combustibles fósiles que representantes oficiales de instituciones científicas, comunidades indígenas y naciones vulnerables refleja un desequilibrio sistémico en la representación de la COP", concluyen los autores de la carta abierta.

Dall'11 novembre, fino a oggi venerdì 22 novembre, le delegazioni di oltre 190 Paesi si sono ritrovate a Baku in Azerbaigian alla Cop 29, il 29esimo atto della Conferenza dell'Onu sul clima. Per tentare, ancora una volta, di dare una scossa alle azioni per contenere il riscaldamento globale a nove anni dall'Accordo di Parigi. Ma anche di fare qualche passo in avanti per finanziare l'addio ai combustibili fossili nei Paesi in via di sviluppo con nuove risorse sul piatto e completare il puzzle intricato dei mercati del carbonio.Dal punto di vista degli impegni dei Paesi, questa Cop è stata vista come una fase transitoria tra la Conferenza di Dubai e la prossima in Brasile. Fa parte di un trittico progettato per gettare le basi per il successo del nuovo ciclo definito dal ritmo dell'Accordo di Parigi del 2015. Se nel 2023 negli Emirati è stato completato il primo bilancio globale (Global stocktake), l'anno prossimo gli Stati dovranno presentare i piani dettagliati su come intendono raggiungere concretamente gli obiettivi di Parigi, i cosiddetti Contributi nazionalmente determinati (Ndc). A Baku gli Stati hanno ripreso le fila sul tema del finanziamento climatico. Nel 2009 i Paesi ricchi si sono impegnati a mobilitare 100 miliardi di dollari all anno entro il 2020 per l'azione climatica in quelli in via di sviluppo. L'obiettivo è stato però raggiunto con due anni di ritardo. La bozza di questa Conferenza, uscita nel primo pomeriggio di oggi 22 novembre, decide di porre un obiettivo in estensione di quanto previsto dall'Accordo di Parigi, con i paesi in via di sviluppo che prendono l'iniziativa di arrivare a 250 miliardi di dollari all anno al 2035 per i paesi in via di sviluppo per l'azione climatica.Il commento di Laura Bettini, conduttrice di Si può Fare, Radio24 ai microfoni di Sebastiano Barisoni.

From ASTA's fight against American Airlines' distribution strategy to the Taylor Swift effect on the travel industry, 2024 was bursting with headlines that affected travel advisors. This week on Trade Secrets, co-hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada talk about the major travel trends and events that shaped the agency landscape. Further resources Mentioned on the show: Trade Secrets episode featuring Andrea Grisdale and a discussion on Italy Trade Secrets episode featuring David Kolner and a discussion on generational travel Emma on the Taylor Swift cruise SNAP, an air booking tool developed by Internova Travel Group and Sabre Omar Banihani's TravelAge West op-ed about the evolution of home-based advisors Some reading on American Airlines and its distribution strategy, including the fallout A win for travel advisors: American Airlines scraps controversial NDC strategy A victory for travel advisors was cause for celebration at the ASTA conference Alienating travel agencies could cost American Airlines $1.5 billion American Airlines unveils revised NDC plans, returns fares to GDSs American rebuilds sales staff, trying to win back agencies and corporates American Airlines says it is gradually winning back corporate business Travel Weekly's 2024 Power List Some reading (and listening) on Jenn Lee's Vacation Planners Need advice? Call our hotline and leave a message: 201-902-2098 Email us: tradesecrets@travelweekly.com   Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest miss in event production is forgetting that the event is for the attendees, not you. In this episode, Ian Fardy shares his journey from event marketing to becoming the Vice President of Marketing at NDC. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of marketing and the opportunities in event making. Ian discusses the growing possibilities of AI in the distribution business, exploring how technology could shape marketing strategies and enhance operational efficiencies within the healthcare sector. Tune in to learn how Ian Fardy leverages his background in event production and marketing to enhance NDC's strategic partnerships and provide valuable solutions in the healthcare distribution sector! Resources: Connect with and follow Ian Fardy on LinkedIn. Follow NDC on LinkedIn and visit their website. Listen to Parcels of Info, an NDC Podcast.

Recorded live from COP29 in the UK Pavilion in Baku, Bigger, Better, Bolder: Updating NDCs in Line with 1.5 Degrees captures an energetic dialogue on the crucial role of bold leadership in climate action. Moderated by Tom, this dynamic session dives into why governments must ambitiously update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet the 1.5°C goal, recognizing this decade as a pivotal chance to shape a sustainable future. Kicking off with insights from Ed Miliband, the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, we explore how the UK's ambitious NDC exemplifies targets aligned with scientific guidelines, the public's mandate, and the need for investment-ready, collaborative action. Tom also welcomes Emma Pinchbeck, CEO, Climate Change Committee and Russell Read, Lead Delegate, We Are Family Foundation to unpack how real-economy and societal stakeholders can drive meaningful NDC implementation. He talks to Nigel Topping, non-executive Director of the National Wealth Fund and Diana Layfield, Chair of British International Investment about the critical role business plays in inspiring investment and innovation both domestically and internationally.  The session concludes as Ana Toni, Brazil's National Secretary for Climate Change, joins Ed Miliband in a live Q&A, discussing how partnerships between major powers, such as Brazil and the UK, can accelerate global climate progress before the mid-decade tipping point.   NOTES AND RESOURCES   GUESTS The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Website   Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of Climate Change Committee Twitter (X)   Russell Reed, lead delegate for the We Are Family Foundation Website   Nigel Topping, Non-exec director of National Wealth Fund and COP26 Climate Champion LinkedIn    Diana Layfield, Chair of British International Investment Website   HE Ana Toni, National Secretary for Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, from Brazil as COP30 Presidency LinkedIn   Learn more about the Paris Agreement.   It's official, we're a TED Audio Collective Podcast - Proof! Check out more podcasts from The TED Audio Collective   Please follow us on social media! Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This week on the podcast, Peter and Jackie discuss what they are watching for from the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, better known as COP29. The conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11th to 22nd, 2024. Next, they delve into the IEA's recently released World Energy Outlook 2024. This annual report is widely read and used for discussions on the future of energy. They review some key points that caught their attention, including an outlook for abundant energy supply in the latter part of the 2020s, peak fossil fuels by 2030, electricity's growing role, and the adoption of EVs.They also consider a few new EV labels: extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs).They also introduce Peter's recent article on the proposed cap on Canada's oil and gas emissions.Content referenced in this podcast:UN Emissions Gap Report 2024: No more hot air…please! (October 2024)UN “It's Climate Crunch Time” video about three future scenarios, including game over (October 2024)IEA World Energy Outlook 2024Peter Tertzakian' s commentary “It's time for a carbon policy time-out (November 2024)Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/  Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

Corporate travel has been ripe for disruption for quite some time, so why is it taking so long?Road warriors hate the tools they are compelled to use (and frequently bypass), travel managers hate the cat-and-mouse games they have to play to enforce policy on their employees and to police rates and configuration rules with their TMC partners. Suppliers hate the complexity involved in getting the right offers to the right customers. TMCs hate the goat rodeo of program leakage and shoe-horning new technology services on legacy tech platforms.We've seen some innovation around the edges, but it comes in fits and starts and struggles to realize the transformative traction that truly shifts the paradigm. Is it a technology challenge, a commercial challenge, or a bit of both? Will disruption come from the travelers themselves — a new generation of road warriors that refuses to go along with the status quo? Will suppliers finally gain the upper hand over intermediaries via NDC or direct booking commercial arrangements? Will AI be the straw that breaks the back of legacy tech platforms that simply can't keep up?Who is leading the way, and when will we get there?Follows:Gilad Berenstein - hostCara Whitehill – hostSteve Singh - guestGo Deeper:Hotel Chains Bet on New Ways of Selling to Corporate Travelers - SkiftFormer Expedia exec's startup uses AI to help smaller companies book travel - TechcrunchTransforming Corporate Travel: An Open Roadmap to Fixing a Broken System – MadronaBlockskye Ready for the Long Journey to Transformation – Business Travel NewsBusiness Travel Would Be Booming—if Flying Weren't So Miserable – Wall Street Journal [$]

In this episode, we sit down with airline industry veteran Cory Garner to discuss the complex world of airline distribution and frequent flyer programs. Cory shares his insider perspective on how airlines are using new technologies and strategies to compete for customer loyalty in an increasingly dynamic market. We also dive into the pros and cons of splitting your loyalty between airlines to maximize benefits. Highlights: (0:00) Introduction (1:23) Airlines using new tech to influence loyalty (5:54) NDC gives airlines more control over distribution  (11:25) Leisure agencies adapted to NDC, corporate lags (14:58) Airlines mark up fares in legacy channels (17:52) Loyalty programs drive 15-20% of airline revenue (22:28) Cash + points offers usually a worse deal (26:45) Split loyalty in competitive markets to maximize benefits (33:55) Made pizza, saw Sophia Loren filming location NTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notouristsallowed321/ NTA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notouristsallowed-aninside7994 NTA Podcast Links: https://podfollow.com/no-tourists-allowed-an-insiders-guide-to-travel NTA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-tourists-allowed _  Produced by Podcast Studio X.

Our core values at NDC help define what kind of community we aspire to be. But they also help us answer the question, "What does it look like to pursue a growing relationship with Jesus?" Questions for Reflection Scripture How well do you know the Bible? Can you articulate the overarching storyline? How would you describe God, as revealed in Scripture? What do you think he's like? How would you describe your identity and purpose? To what extent are these shaped by your understanding of Scripture? Is your life oriented around a biblical worldview? Do you make decisions through the lens of Scripture, or are your decisions informed mostly by other factors?   Mission  How are you reaching out to love the lost (the people you know who don't know Jesus), the least (the poor and marginalized), and the last (the people around the world who have never heard the good news)? Which comes easier to you, sharing God's love in word or in deed? Community  Who are the people you spend the most time with? How are you cultivating authentic community with others? Are your closest relationships characterized by love, encouragement, vulnerability, forgiveness, and sacrifice, or by something else? Practices  What specific practices are you pursuing that are forming you as a Jesus-follower?        --If you aren't sure where to start, consider the practices of silence and solitude, Sabbath, and habits around technology.   Presence  Are you aware of what God is saying to you and doing in your actual daily life and the circumstances you find yourself in? What does it look like for you to listen for God's voice and respond to his promptings and invitations?   What is ONE area of growth God might be inviting you into today?

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 39 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -NTSB warns of Boeing 737 rudder malfunctionUS airlines cancel over 1,000 flightsNYC Mayor indicted in ccandal with Turkish AirlinesPorter named World's Best Economy ClassAmerican Airlines reinstates perksSouthwest cuts Atlanta serviceSpirit Airlines suspends 30 routesEurostar joins SkyTeam AllianceIcelandair & Southwest enter partnershipAmerican adds JetSmart to AAdvantageSwiss expands SBB Rail partnershipCLEAR adds 4 TSA PreCheck LocationsDelta plans a record expansionMarriott expands Moxy brand in EuropeDelta & Travelport include NDC in renewed dealSAP Concur starts automatic upgrades to New Travel ExperienceTravelPerk adds Amtrak Content Via SilverRailTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Peter Vlitas, executive vice president of partner relations for Internova, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about airline industry trends, including challenges with NDC (New Distribution Capability), airline pricing, and AI in travel services. Vlitas highlights the importance of travel advisors in adapting to NDC, how airlines like Delta and United are handling NDC's implementation, and how AI is actually helping travel advisors. Vlitas also touches on airline regulations, specifically refund policies, and emphasizes the need for advisors to support airlines that value their partnerships. For more information, visit www.Internova.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Dr Pamela Douglas is an Australian GP, researcher, author, and an international leader in caring for parents and babies, with a special interest in perinatal mental health and breastfeeding medicine. Over the past 20 years, Pam has published the evidence base to the programs known as Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC, or 'The Possums Programs'), translating the research into education programs offering a paradigm shift in the way we help families who face breastfeeding, baby sleep, and cry-fuss challenges. Her groundbreaking work is detailed in 30 international research publications and her best-selling book, The Discontented Little Baby Book. In this conversation, we discuss how to optimize infant development, parental well-being, and grow joy in early life. Pam emphasizes the importance of experimentation and frequent, flexible breastfeeding in the early days and also discusses the Gestalt method of fit and hold. In terms of sleep, Pam acknowledges the polarizing nature of the sleep training debate and highlights the need for individualized approaches to sleep based on the unique needs of the baby and family. We also discuss the importance of understanding the biological needs of babies when it comes to sleep, emphasizing that sleep distress in our society is often caused by societal and health system-induced beliefs and practices that are not evidence-based. Pam highlights the variability in babies' sleep needs and advocates for a more evolutionary and intuitive approach to parenting that focuses on meeting babies' sensory and motor needs. Check out her website: https://www.pameladouglas.com.au Learn more about Neuroprotective Developmental Care: https://www.pameladouglas.com.au/programs Learn more about the Possums Program: https://possumssleepprogram.com/   Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpameladouglas Chapters 00:00  Context 07:21  Dr. Pamela Douglas' Background and Expertise 13:53  The Challenges of Research in Parenting 18:35  Understanding Neuroprotective Developmental Care 20:53  Experimentation and Finding What Works 24:48  The Gestalt Method of Fit and Hold in Breastfeeding 32:00 Preventing Sleep Distress 46:04 The Polarizing Topic of Sleep Training 50:01 Understanding the Biological Needs of Baby Sleep 54:20 Challenging Traditional Sleep Training Methods 1:01:32 Focusing on Sensory Motor Needs for Better Sleep 1:05:47 Dispelling Misconceptions About Baby Sleep 1:11:31 Following Intuition and Evidence-Based Strategies for Optimal Sleep 1:38:47 The Importance of Responsive Parenting 1:39:17 Navigating Infant Sleep Patterns 1:39:46 Creating a Safe Sleep Environment Keywords: Parenting industry, Neuroprotective Developmental Care, NDC, Possums Program, breastfeeding, sleeping, crying babies, fit and hold, frequent flexible feeds, letdown, milk ejection reflex, sleep training, baby sleep, sleep distress, evidence-based, biological needs, disruptors of sleep, burping, holding upright, nappy changes, wrapping, swaddling, evolutionary parenting, sensory and motor needs _______________________________________ Want to work with Jeremy? Click here to learn more about life coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/11-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeremy on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for Jeremy's weekly newsletter! Each week, he shares a personal story and his favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of Jeremy's favorite books here, including HIS BOOK, and many his guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of Jeremy's favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/support

Ahead of knife-edge December elections there are demands for an independent forensic audit of the voter register. The electoral commission says it is not needed. Why is the opposition party NDC adamant?Communities in Guinea welcome the return of land taken from them violently by previous governmentsAfrica's future is urban- we explore what's behind the growth of megacities on the continent?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Sunita Nahar, Bella Hassan, Yvette Twagiramariya, Kaine Pieri and Nyasha Michelle in London. Technical Producer: Nick Randell Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

How is generative AI evolving, and what can we do about it? While at NDC in Oslo, Richard chatted with Alison Cossette about her work as a data scientist before the ChatGPT explosion in November 2022 and what life has been like since the LLM came to town. Alison talks about the rigor of building AI models using generative AI before ChatGPT and how many of those efforts have diminished when confronted with a friendly, confident language model. Eventually, this rigor will be needed - as the dangers of not managing language models cause problems, and the need for rigor will re-appear. Alison describes steps you can take today to understand how the LLMs you are using are trained and how they are tested. Generative AI is evolving, and you can be part of making it better!LinksGitHub CopilotFairly TrainedRecorded June 12, 2024