The "Blue Carbon" International Scientific Working Group met last week at UNESCO headquarters to discuss the implications of using coastal "blue" carbon as a conservation and management tool contributing to climate change mitigation and the development of associated conservation financing mechanisms.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

During the first half of this year, Korean businesses, including the chaebol, have recorded the most profitable period in all of their history-not because of radical change towards rationalization and streamlining of their business management or any breakthrough in their technology development, but because of successful government policies.

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Simultaneously, these same firms are trying to strengthen the more strategic and consultative roles of HR such as talent assessment, leadership development, change management, and organization effectiveness.

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Brandy Lee is a seasoned human resources executive with practical experience in employee development and change management in a variety of industries.

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