Where do Brangelina, Bill Gates and the British royals go to get their big-five fix? Kenya has welcomed all of these and more to enjoy safaris in its private conservancies and to relax in its coastal hideaways. Suggest your clients do the same.
Winnie Khaemba, African Centre for Technology Studies, underscored the role of education, information and communication technologies, and data in transforming EbA-driven agriculture in Africa. She called for EbA to have enhanced involvement with the private sector.
On Monday, 7 December 2015, the RCP addressed issues relating to REDD+. Five panel sessions were convened, including on: country approaches to safeguards and safeguard information systems (SIS); the economic rationale of REDD+; where and how REDD+ can deliver the most benefits; and, innovations in private finance for REDD+. REDD+ Day was closed with a reception.
Pavan Sukhdev, CEO, GIST Advisory, and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, stated that the initial REDD+ architecture operated largely at the national level, and typically focused on payments between two states. He noted that this has evolved to now consider forests as entire living ecosystems. He said that financing of REDD+ has similarly evolved, citing the advent of green bonds as a signal of increasing private sector involvement. He stated, however, that a systemic solution involving the private sector must be sought.
The ensuing discussion addressed the important role that smallholders play, and the challenges associated with financing them. It was recognized that both public and private financing is needed to fill the smallholder-financing gap.
Heather McGray, WRI, summarized the main sections of the report, focusing on, among others: drivers of investment in adaptation; drivers of barriers to adaptation; interventions to catalyze private sector engagement in adaptation; principles for engaging MSEs in adaptation; and, recommendations. She described the report as providing a menu of flexible options for governments to apply within their specific context.
Robert Rutaagi, Chairperson, Uganda National Meteorological Authority, outlined the importance of PPPs in the agricultural sector. He said that the private sector is vital in Uganda, underscoring that it has led to modernization and efficiency gains. He noted that to achieve success in the agricultural sector, timeously supplied and appropriate meteorological information is necessary.
Ewan McDonald, Co-Chair, Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board, commended efforts to get adaptation placed at the center of the new climate agreement. He stated that the GCF has approved its first eight projects, noting that six of them focus on resilience. He described a specific private sector window, focusing on small enterprise activities.
Henning Wuester, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), said that, by 2030, renewables can bring half of what is required to solve the climate problem, but cautioned that this will require scaling-up private sector investments and aggregation. He underscored the need to focus on three areas: policy, pipelines, and the advancement of risk mitigation.
Odeline Jacob, Association Aquitaine Carbone, underscored the importance of working with public and private forest owners to improve forest management. She highlighted work to protect forests in four regions, identifying efforts to protect the declining chestnut tree population. She called for integrating different sectors, such as the building and agricultural sectors.
Carter Eltzroth currently serves as the Legal Director of the DVB Project, a Geneva-based standards body which creates globally utilized technical standards for digital television. He also serves as the Managing Director of Helikon.net, where he represents the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and other standards bodies on IPR licensing and competition matters, the World Bank, the World Intellectual Property Organization and other multilateral institutions on intellectual property rights issues, and private sector clients on licensing, patent management and the regulation of broadcasters and networked industries. In June 2013, Eltzroth joined the Washington College of Law at American University as an adjunct professor where he teaches courses in standard essential patents and standards development and licensing standardized technologies. He serves as the chair of the subcommittee within the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel examining its IPR policy. He is an arbitrator for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and a member of the IPR Policy Committee of the American National Standards Institute.
Dr. Gao is an uncommonly qualified expert in the field of intellectual property. He worked for more than 14 years in public office in the field of intellectual property protection in China and, although he has since retired from public duty, he is still active in the area as a consultant, panelist, and professor in a number of private non-governmental organizations and universities. During the course of his career, he has held the positions of Commissioner of the Chinese Patent Office and Commissioner of State Intellectual Property Office (China). He was a senior advisor to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for roughly two years and is currently the Honorary Chairman of the China Intellectual Property Society, Vice Chairman of the China Internet Society and a Member of the Steering Committee of the China Internet Network Information Center.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Baroque hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
From opulent spas to helicopter rides to being pampered on the best beaches in the Seychelles, there's no end to the magnificent amenities offered at these top resorts - we're talking butler service, private islands, and top-notch cuisine.
From surfing lessons to hiking and sailing excursions, there's no lack of things to do at this luxe resort. Looking to up the romance factor? Enjoy a couple's treatment at the spa, whip up a meal in the Creole cooking class, or luxuriate in a bath made by your private bath butler.
You won't have to fight crowds on the immaculate coral-ringed beaches. Each of the resort's villas (28 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom) come equipped with private pools, decks, and unbeatable views of either the garden or ocean.
Its 30 secluded villas are so plush, you'll forget what it's like to live below the lap of luxury. Even the bath products are lavish-Hermès anyone? Remember the private pool? It's actually two-one of which is a shallow wading area complete with water lounge chairs; the other an infinity pool.
From holistic pampering treatments at the Banyan Tree Luxury Spa (i.e. a rain shower, invigorating body scrub, and oil massages) to the soothing private pool, hot tub, and outdoor shower at your Creole-style villa, relaxing is a must in this paradise.
A luxury private island resort, North Island, Seychelles offers an exclusive feel and an utterly romantic destination. With only 11 opulent villas on offer, guests are treated to a secluded escape from the real world.
The hefty price tag makes it a top choice for A-list celebs (like the Clooneys and Beckhams) looking for an intimate getaway. No wonder Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge honeymooned here in 2011. With three private beaches to choose from, even the sandy shores are private.
It's hard to find fault with the intimately luxurious JA Enchanted Island Resort. A small nirvana set within a National Marine Park, this secluded private island retreat is home to only 10 villas, which means you'll often feel as if you have the place to yourself.
The only resort on Silhouette Island, the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa is loved by honeymooners and families alike. Resort guests stay in one of 111 private eco-villas, all of which are nestled within the lush jungle, mere steps from the pristine
This contemporary hotel brushes shoulders with Eden Island's prestigious marina. Inside, elegant ground-floor rooms open onto a verdant private terrace. A pastel palette and fresh flowers frame the sea views from the first-floor luxury suites. Head to the Bourgeois Bar for cocktails; a chic hotel. See More
This oceanfront hotel is located on the island of La Digue in Seychelles. Guestrooms are bright and airy with nautical details and a private verandah; book a private villa for a family stay. Sample fresh local produce at the hotel restaurant after a day's diving excursion. A charming island getaway. See More
A beautifully designed resort, surrounded by tropical gardens, situated on a stretch of private beach. Luxurious villas come in varying styles (and costs) but all are secluded and stylish. The pool is spectacular, staff friendly and the spa is utterly spoiling but it's the location you'll come for. See More
This luxury resort is located on a private island in the Seychelles. Guest villas feature multiple bedrooms, a private pool, hot tub and butler service; book a twin villa for a larger group stay. Exclusive island rental is available for ultimate privacy. Unwind at the hotel's Rock Spa; a VIP escape. See More
In the clear, tropical waters of the Indian Ocean hides a luxury private island. A handful of French, colonial-style villas pepper the coastline, with handcrafted interiors and crystalline pools. Bask in an enchanting sunrise from the verandah before a day out diving; a refined home away from home. See More
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