May 23, 2023

JETEX INTRODUCES SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL BOOK & CLAIM

Jetex signs a milestone agreement with 360 Jet Fuel Ltd. to offer sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book and claim option to its customers globally. Through the innovative 360 GREEN FUEL book and claim platform, Jetex aims to offer greater flexibility and accessibility to SAF.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex entered in an agreement with 360 Jet Fuel Ltd. to offer its customers more flexibility and wider access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

SAF is a liquid fuel currently used in commercial aviation which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%. It can be produced from a number of sources including waste oil and fats, green and municipal waste and non-food crops. It can also be produced synthetically via a process that captures carbon directly from the air.

Part of what makes SAF sustainable is ensuring sustainability in its supply chain. Transporting SAF to a specific airport or flight is not always possible and could lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions. The Book & Claim system provides a solution for these situations.

The new 360 GREEN FUEL book & claim system allows Jetex customers to source SAF based on their total aviation footprint in one transaction, rather than sourcing through each location individually. This means that SAF can be sourced for flights out of airports that do not have SAF supply available.

Sourcing SAF on a Book & Claim basis will allow purchasing any volume of SAF, including 100% of fuel needs or a carbon neutral scenario, without technical limitations such as blending limits.

Jetex customers will be able to claim the C02 emission reduction they achieved by the amount of fossil fuel replaced with SAF acquired They will receive a certificate specifying the amount of SAF purchased and an audited statement outlining the corresponding CO2 reduction. This documentation can be utilized for sustainability reporting purposes.

To ensure credibility and verifiable emission reductions, 360 Jet Fuel sources physical SAF quantities from ISCC+ certified suppliers, guaranteeing full traceability of the claimed amounts, and ensures delivery to an airline partner within the aviation sector. The solution provided by 360 Jet Fuel undergoes rigorous third-party auditing, ensuring traceability to each delivery batch and eliminating any doubts of double claiming.

The new agreement takes Jetex a step closer to being fully carbon-neutral globally and is aligned with IATA’s commitment to achieving 65% SAF share by 2050.

Click here to see Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, on progressing the sustainability agenda.

About Jetex:
An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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May 23, 2023

Mombasa Introduces Austerity Measures To Sustain Youth Employment Programmes

To guarantee the sustainability of youth-tailored programmes in Mombasa, the County government has put in place austerity measures to cut costs on unnecessary expenditures.

‘Since we took the reins of power neither the Governor nor I have traveled abroad. We have repurposed the money allocated for the purchase of office furniture, travel and other recurrent expenditures for the Mombasa ni yangu programme,’ said Deputy Governor and CECM for Environment Francis Thoya when he met beneficiaries of the programme.

‘But part of the sustainability is that we try to check which government projects bring money so that we can maximize the collection of revenue to assist more youth-tailored programmes,’ he added.

Mombasa County government has extended the Mombasa ni Yangu Programme for two months in a bid to curb crime and drug abuse among youth in the coastal city.

The Deputy Governor said more than 2000 youth from all the wards were enlisted in the programme when it started in December to clean Mombasa streets.

Thoya said engaging the youth in employment will reduce idleness and will make the tourist city clean.

‘I am delighted that we are starting phase three of the Mombasa ni Yangu programme, phase one was in December, we came to the second phase, and now we have started the third phase of this programme,’ said the DG Thoya, adding that the youths have an opportunity to eke a living.

He added, ‘All these efforts have only one goal to get our young people off the streets and make sure that they get jobs thus getting rid of crime. If young people are idle without work, they slide into crime and drug abuse.’

Source: Kenya News Agency

May 23, 2023

Environment CS Tuya Shares Ministry Priorities With Development Partners

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya on Monday hosted a development partners meeting during which she shared her Ministry’s focus areas in line with the Kenya Kwanza administration’s natural resources sector plan.

The CS listed environment, climate change and forestry governance, conservation, protection, management and restoration of environment, and forestry ecosystems as well as climate change adaptation and mitigation as key focus areas.

Other focus areas for the Ministry of as outlined in its draft 2023 to 2027 strategic plan are agroforestry and commercial forestry management, and resource mobilization and partnerships.

‘As a ministry, we are now very clear of our implementation trajectory. On Wednesday this week, the 24th of May 2023, we will be validating our strategic plan for the period 2023 to 2027,’ said Tuya.

‘I know that as key stakeholders, some of you have added your voices to that draft strategic plan and would still invite those that have not to share with us your comments as we finalise the document,’ she added.

The CS also invited development partners to support the Ministry in the implementation of the various programmes in the five focus areas saying their support would help Kenya meet some of her international obligations.

‘So, when we finally launch the strategic plan in June 2023, it is my hope that each partner around this table would have found an area to plug in to strengthen our partnership,’ noted the CS.

‘This will contribute to our efforts in the realization of the aspiration under Article 42 of the Kenya Constitution 2010 to provide a clean and healthy environment to the people of Kenya,’ she added.

‘Moreover, it will also help Kenya to meet some of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030 while at the same time enabling us to fulfil our international obligations on environment and climate change,’ the CS said.

Ahead of the finalization of the Ministry’s strategic plan, the CS said implementation of several initiatives within the five focus areas was already underway including review of the Environment Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) and Forest Policy.

She said changes in the Forest Policy, which is due for presentation to the Cabinet for adoption in coming days, will pave the way for review of the Forest Conservation and Management Act. Reform of forest legislation is aimed at strengthening operations of Kenya Forest Service, KEFRI and other institutions in the sector.

‘We have another thirteen (13) regulations in the environment, climate change and forestry sector that are before the Parliamentary Committee on Delegated Legislation, we are engaging the committee before we gazette them,’ CS Tuya said.

The CS said the ongoing amendment of the 2016 Climate Change Act is aimed at mainstreaming carbon trading among other reforms. The proposed amendments will undergo final virtual public participation this week ahead of due legislative processes.

On sustainable waste management, the CS said the Ministry had developed a prototype bill that was due for discussion with Counties and once enacted, the County laws would enable the full implementation of the 2022 Sustainable Waste Management Act which seeks to entrench the circular economy in the country.

The Cabinet Secretary spoke about ecosystem restoration priorities through the 15 billion tree growing and restoration programme, saying the flagship Kenya Kwanza administration project seeks to raise Kenya’s tree cover from the current 12.3 to 30 percent by 2032.

‘As part of this programme, we have developed a Wetlands Restoration Strategy that is being championed by the State Department of Environment and Climate Change,’ said Tuya.

‘We launched this strategy last week and engaged with both national and county government frontline players to sensitize them on the same,’ the CS said, noting that Kenya has 5,300 wetlands that needed to be restored.

On the September 4th to 6th Africa Climate Summit, CS Tuya said Kenya would co-host the Heads of State and Government meeting alongside the annual Africa Climate Week at KICC in Nairobi, and thanked several development partners for supporting aspects of the conference.

She thanked the Danish Government for sponsoring the Africa Climate Summit Secretariat Office and event venue, German Government through GIZ for taking up communication and publicity costs as well as the International Organization of Migration (IOM), and called on more partners to come on board.

‘I would like to make a special plea at this point to all of you as partners, please find an aspect of the summit that you can support financially. Please do not leave the table without making a commitment,’ the CS appealed.

The Cabinet Secretary was joined at the meeting by Principal Secretary Eng Festus Ng’eno (Environment and Climate Change) and his Forestry counterpart Gitonga Mugambi as well as the President’s Climate Change Envoy Amb Ali Mohamed.

Source: Kenya News Agency

May 23, 2023

High-Level National Social Protection Conference Underway in Presence of DPM, FM Demeke

A two-day high-level national social protection conference underway under the theme “Social Protection for Nation Building in Ethiopia” with the objective to expand and improve social protection programs in the country.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, AU Deputy Commissioner, Monique Nsanzabaganwa and other high government officials, representatives of various partners and other pertinent stakeholders are attending the conference.

The conference aimed at enhancing awareness about the role of social protection in contributing to sustainable development, social cohesion and nation building.

It also aimed to generate ideas and have a common understanding among stakeholders about the expansion and improvement of social protection programs and systems though collaboration between the government, non-governmental actors, private sectors and development partners.

The conference will also help to cultivate and enhance stakeholders’ understanding and support towards the social protection agenda for better positioning amongst national development priorities.

Moreover, it will contribute to learn lessons from other countries, review status of the key social protection pillars in the Ethiopia context and devise a way forward for further improvements for better impact.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

May 23, 2023

Social Protection System Vital to Help Ensure Peace, National Unity in Ethiopia: World Bank

The implementation of social protection programs in Ethiopia plays vital role to sustaining peace and stability as well as consolidating national unity in the country, World Bank Country Director in Ethiopia, Ousmane Dione said.

The Country Director made the remark today during the opening of the two-day high-level national social protection conference organized in Addis Ababa under the theme “Social Protection for National Building in Ethiopia.”

Speaking at the conference, Dione said that the role of social protection in building resilience and social cohesion is of significance for Ethiopia.

According to him, social protection can contribute to sustaining peace and stability and consolidating national unity, which is utmost important for Ethiopia to stand with the task we have for post conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction ahead of us.

Noting social protection should be a priority for nation building he said, adding as it establishes a direct connection between individual and governments to enhancing social contracts.

Moreover, he elaborated that social protection can contribute to peace-building in post conflict societies by strengthening social cohesion, defusing tension and grievances, and helping prevent social unrest and conflicts.

He described that studies that have examined the relationship between social transfer and civil unrest have shown how redistributive social protection transfer, represent an effective cost efficient method in reducing civil unrest and maintaining stability.

Social Protection is a vehicle to respond to additional vulnerabilities and poverty created by conflict, stressing conflicts have resulted in significant socio economic challenges to millions of Ethiopians.

“This means that the number of people that require Social Protection Services has gone up significantly in recent years, with some adaptation, existing social protection schemes have the potential to address conflict and risk vulnerability, food insecurity and loss of livelihoods,” he added.

Hence he said ”it is important to build back better by investing in adaptive and resilient social protection system first to fit post conflict setting.”

The government of Ethiopia has initiated and is implementing different flagship programs in collaboration with development partners, including the World Bank.

UNICEF Country Representative, Aboubacar Kampo on his part applauded the government of Ethiopia for its dedication to providing a social protection system to protect the poor and vulnerable.

Social protections through innovative approaches and partnerships, not only plays key role in addressing vulnerabilities, it also can empower communities and individuals to invest in local solutions, he stated.

The representative encouraged all to continue strengthening all elements of the social protection systems to enable job creation, productivity and overall growth and development.

He reaffirmed that UNICEF is committed to supporting the government to help boost communities economically and the nations at large.

The two day conference aims at enhancing awareness about the role of social protection in contributing to sustainable development, social cohesion and nation building.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

May 23, 2023

Ethiopia Expresses Commitment to Work with Partners to Ensure Social Protection of Citizens

The government of Ethiopia is committed to work closely with partners to ensure social protection system for vulnerable citizens in areas affected by conflict and drought, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen said.

A two-day high-level national social protection conference kicked off today under the theme “Social Protection for Nation Building in Ethiopia.”

The conference is organized by the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs in collaboration with the World Bank with the objective to expand and improve social protection programs in Ethiopia as well as enhance awareness about its role to ensuring sustainable development, social cohesion and nation building.

During the opening of the conference, Demeke said Ethiopia has faced many man-made and natural disasters that demand a sustainable effort to ensure the social protection of vulnerable citizens to such challenges.

Ethiopia has been implementing a social protection system for citizens, who are vulnerable to challenges including conflict and drought, Demeke indicated.

Moreover, he mentioned that the government has been intensifying efforts to protect the welfare and wellbeing of the citizens.

He said social protection is an anchor that binds the government and the people in addition to its role to addressing social and economic crises, stressing the need to invest on vulnerable citizens.

According to Demeke, despite the challenges we face as a country, efforts will continue to be strengthened to ensure sustainable development and increase community-wide benefits.

Demeke assured that government is committed to work closely with partners to ensure social protection system for vulnerable citizens in areas affected by conflict and drought.

AU Deputy Commissioner, Monique Nsanzabaganwa said on her part that Ethiopia adopted the African Union social agenda 2063 during the heads of state and government summit in January 2020 held here in Addis Ababa.

The agenda recognizes the essence of social development, inclusion and leaving no one behind to realize their aspirations, the goals and priorities of the African Union agenda 2063 towards transforming the current socio economic pathway over the continent.

The African Union’s social agenda 2063 is expected to assist member states of the African Union to develop policy instruments that will ensure introduction of human and social development for all citizens of Africa, she elaborated.

“We need partnerships and support in the implementation of this African Union social agenda 2063 as well as the ratification of the protocol for it to come into force,” she added.

The ratification of the protocol will ensure that the rights and welfare of all citizens are included in the development of Ethiopia as we march toward 2063.

World Bank Country Director in Ethiopia, Ousmane Dione said the government of Ethiopia has initiated and is implementing different flagship programs in collaboration with development partners, including the World Bank.

UNICEF Country Representative, Aboubacar Kampo has also applauded the government of Ethiopia for its dedication to providing a social protection system to protect the poor and vulnerable.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency