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Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨Graterol returns, América reveal line-up for Copa Colombia
In the last match of the day of the Copa Colombia, Los Escarlatas will host Tigres in a key match to dream of another a doubt, the match arrives at the best moment. They started the semester very well, passing in the Sudamericana and winning in the Liga BetPlay II. For today, the only news is the return of Graterol to the goal. Confirmed lineup This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 JOAQUIN SARMIENTO - AFP or licensors
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Being Nature Positive Is Smart Business. How SMEs Can Take Action Now
A Japanese businessman working on a project using digital tablet and looking outside the window With over half of our global gross domestic profit dependent on nature, small and medium sized enterprises that have nature positive business plans are better positioned for resilience, investment, and long-term growth. 400 million SMEs account for around 90% of all companies globally, generating 70% of employment, and contributing up to 70% of global GDP. Just over half of global GDP, 58 trillion dollars, is moderately or highly dependent on nature. Nature isn't just a distant ocean or remote rainforest, it is the cotton in our clothes, the lithium in our batteries, the water cooling our data centres and the land where our offices stand. For SMEs working toward being nature positive, success depends on having a clear purpose, setting measurable goals, and staying flexible as strategies evolve. This starts with understanding how your operations, supply chains and investments affect nature, then taking action to reduce harm and support restoration. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference at the blue zone of the COP16 ... More summit in Cali, Colombia, on October 30, 2024. Humanity faces an "existential crisis" caused by its rapacious destruction of life-sustaining nature, UN chief Antonio Guterres warned delegates at a biodiversity summit in Colombia. (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO / AFP) (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO/AFP via Getty Images) A nature positive business 'not only minimizes its negative impact on nature but actively contributes to the restoration and enhancement of ecosystems and biodiversity," according to Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Globally there is a goal is to put nature visibly on the path to recovery by 2030. Successfully developing and implementing a nature positive business strategy isn't a one size fits all approach. It is also 'not a checklist, nor a one and done approach,' Liza Murphy, senior sustainability advisor tells me. Murphy was formerly global head of conservation assurance at IUCN, managing director at FSC Global Development and vice president at JP Morgan. 'The challenges we collectively face are complex, so it is not surprising the best responses to those challenges are also complex.' There are economic benefits to taking action. 395 million jobs could be created by 2030 through a nature positive economy that transforms food, infrastructure, and energy systems. It could also 'provide both an effective way to tackle the climate crisis and an annual business value of over $10 trillion," says Roberto Marques, CEO of Natura Group. For individual businesses, the benefits are wide-ranging, from cost savings and operational efficiency to resilience and risk reduction. Companies with nature positive strategies are better prepared for supply chain disruptions and climate-related shocks. It helps stakeholder trust and reputational value too, as investors, customers and employees increasingly favour businesses with authentic environmental commitments. Recent research shows rural SMEs, those based outside city limits, may be more susceptible to financial risk posed by climate hazards. Alstom Power president Philippe Joubert speaks during an interview with AFP in the company's offices ... More in Washington, DC, October 29, 2009. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) It is also crucial that businesses account for the resources they take from nature. 'Today businesses treat nature as if it is free and unlimited. It is time for boards, under their director's duties, to dismiss current fake financial profits that take nature for granted," Earth on Board founder, Philippe Joubert told me. 'If a company is not accounting for nature, the dividends and bonuses it distributes are based on counterfeit profits that do not really exist. Instead, businesses should pay for services rendered and repair the damage caused.' SMEs that aren't involved in natural resource extraction may assume that taking action to protect biodiversity isn't a priority for their business. However, 'the first step is recognition that we each, individuals and organizations, have a direct line to nature,' says Liza Murphy. The 'ACT-D' framework, stands for assess, commit, transform and disclose. From assessing dependencies and impacts on nature to understanding where natural resources are used in operations and supply chain, doing an initial audit is where to start. From here, organisations can commit to science-based targets and timelines for reducing nature-related harm through global frameworks such as the Science Based Targets Network or the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. Industry-specific frameworks are becoming available too. Work then must begin to shift from an extractive business model to a regenerative one. This could include transforming operational practices, redesigning supply chains and reducing physical footprint. Transparent disclosure of performance is key for credibility, stakeholder trust, and industry benchmarking. Additional ways to take action include financially investing in nature restoration, and fostering a culture of responsibility and innovation by engaging and empowering employees to be part of the transition. US-retailer Patagonia and UK-based personal care company Faith In Nature have gone further by giving nature a stake or role in their organisations. Some of this may feel overwhelming to a smaller business, but proportionality is key. 'Prioritise what is most critical for your business. If you have limited resources and your company has more impact on water than on climate change more generally, focus on water, rather than trying to do it all,' shares Akanksha Khatri, Head of Nature Action Agenda at World Economic Forum. Liza Murphy agrees, saying 'the scale of nature-led action from an SME should be in line with its size and reach. Expectations are not the same as for large corporates." In a world of short attention spans and snappy headlines, it's tempting to make claims about your plans and work, but credibility is critical. Claims without rigorous evidence, or relying on offsetting alone, can backfire, undermining trust and leading to accusations of greenwashing. 'Credibility is so important, so storytelling with facts and figures is key," Liza Murphy shares. 'While we cannot legislate perfection, and surely don't want to try, we should be describing what we are doing, why we made certain choices and challenges have we encountered and what is changing as a result of those outcomes.' That credibility comes from 'how accurate and verifiable your claims are," Murphy confirms. 'We need to apply the same kind of rigor we put into things like child safety in child seats, vaccine safety, educational standards. Ask your suppliers to explain how they make choices about what they sell you.' Leaning on suppliers for help is a great way for SMEs to not just reduce their own impact but create a ripple effect. 'Ask your suppliers (if you have them) how they are tackling issues like water, waste, pollution, and deforestation,' confirms Akanksha Khatri. 'The more that suppliers hear their customers are interested in these issues, the more likely they are to take action themselves.' Whilst beneficial, being truly nature positive goes beyond actions such as planting trees or switching to vegetarian menus. It demands systemic change, a shift in the way decisions are made, rethinking value chains, transforming operations, and engaging in collective action across industries and regions. PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 23: Solitaire Townsend, Co-Founder and CEO of Futerra, speaks to attendees ... More during a plenary session during the Sustainable Brands Paris conference in the Carrousel du Louvre on April 23, 2019 in Paris, France. From 23 to 25 May, the Sustainable Brands Paris conference welcomed dozens of CEOs and high-ranking managers to discuss new and innovative ways to make their products sustainable in a changing world. (Photo by Omar Havana for Sustainable) Nature is a way to open conversations about climate and sustainability too. 'In choosing to talk about nature, brands won't retreat from difficult conversations. Instead you'll step into the most timeless and universal one of all: humanities natural connection to nature,' says Forbes contributor, Solitaire Townsend. Legislation such as the EU's new Nature Restoration Law, the growing momentum around disclosure frameworks, and increasing investor expectations all signal that the nature positive transition is central to future-fit SMEs and businesses. As Liza Murphy reminds us, 'we each… have a direct line to nature,' and with that comes both responsibility and opportunity. Philippe Joubert challenges boards to stop 'distributing counterfeit dividends' and acting as if resources and free and unlimited. For SMEs, that means embedding nature into strategy, embracing transparency, and committing to continuous improvement.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎙️Juanfer Quintero: "It's an honour to wear this shirt"
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Without a doubt, since his arrival from Argentina, the star player has become one of the references in America with the passage of the matches. Now, this semester, the scarlet team still cannot show a 100% reliable image due to the fact that it has suffered many ups and downs. One of them was precisely against Huracán in the Copa Sudamericana where they should have won, but couldn't. In response to this, Juanfer posted a story on his Instagram to bring calmness.'A pride to represent this jersey and a pleasure to compete with my teammates... the road that remains is beautiful' 📸 JOAQUIN SARMIENTO - AFP or licensors
RNZ News
27-04-2025
- RNZ News
Psychologist threatened by guerrilla group in Colombia granted refugee status
A psychologist's husband was asked if he wanted his wife back in a body bag by a Colombian guerrilla group, who wanted her to stop treating victims of armed conflict. In this instance a person died as a result of conflict in the country's Catatumbo region in January. Photo: YEISON PICON Warning: This story discusses sexual violence. A psychologist helping traumatised victims of armed conflicts and drug gangs in Colombia has been granted refugee status in New Zealand after she was threatened by a guerrilla group. Her husband was asked whether he wanted her body returned to him in a bag, by armed men who turned up at his workplace and outside the complex where they lived, the Immigration and Protection Tribunal heard. The couple had guns pointed at them as they were flanked by motorbikes at traffic lights and their car was driven into. They managed to get a visa for New Zealand in 2023. Armed conflict in Colombia between the government, paramilitary groups, guerrilla groups and drug traffickers has continued since the 1960s, despite a peace process. The groups are concerned that their activities could be revealed by people working with victims, the tribunal heard. Colombians soldiers stand guard as the caravan carrying former FARC guerillas stopped at a gas station while heading to Mutata, Antioquia department, Colombia, on July 16, 2020 after being evacuated from the Territorial Area of Training and Reincorporation (ETCR) of Santa Lucia near Ituango. Photo: JOAQUIN SARMIENTO / AFP The 31-year-old woman worked in an area surrounded by jungle where armed groups were active, paying home visits to registered victims of the conflict, some of whom had fled from armed groups in other parts of Colombia. She also volunteered through a human rights organisation, but the work was dangerous and victims she treated were scared or in hiding themselves. "[She] was approached by two unknown men and questioned about who she was and what she was doing there," the tribunal noted in a recent decision. "She was threatened by one of the men asking whether she wanted 'something bad to happen'. "A second approach by the same men, again uttering threats and asking questions, occurred a while later. "On a third occasion, different men stopped her and stood in her way. They told her to leave the town." She stopped walking to appointments, cut her hours back and her husband would transport her when he could, but she continued to be threatened where she worked and in her hometown. "She was approached by two men who questioned what she was doing there if she wanted to stay alive for Christmas. "They reminded her of their previous warnings, with one showing a weapon tucked into his trousers. She froze. A passing older woman came... and moved her away, telling her to flee. "As she moved, she saw that she was surrounded by a group of men now. She returned to her car and drove home very upset and scared." A community leader who had acted as an intermediary with registered victims had been kidnapped more than once by an armed group, raped and had her teeth extracted. In another incident, the woman and her husband were on their way to see relatives when their car was by two men on motorbikes. "The man on her side banged on her window. He asked why she had not stopped her work, they had told her not to bother them and she knew who they were and what they would do. "They said either [they] would both die, or her mother would die. The man on the other side had a gun pointed at them." As the men left one rode into the car. "The wife fears that she and her husband will be killed or seriously harmed if they return to Colombia. "They have both been identified by an irregular armed guerrilla group because of her work with victims of the armed conflict. "The wife would love to work again with victims of the armed conflict in Colombia, but it is too dangerous to do so."
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Newsweek
US Updates Travel Warning for Colombia Amid Kidnap Threats
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Americans have been urged to reconsider traveling to Colombia after the U.S. State Department updated its guidance on the region in recent days. The travel advisory was updated on Thursday, with further information added to the existing warnings that the area may be unsafe "due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping." Newsweek has reached out by email to Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeking comment. A police officer stands guard at a cordoned-off area after a police station was attacked with explosives in Mondomo, Santander de Quilichao municipality, Cauca department, Colombia, on April 17, 2025. A police officer stands guard at a cordoned-off area after a police station was attacked with explosives in Mondomo, Santander de Quilichao municipality, Cauca department, Colombia, on April 17, 2025. JOAQUIN SARMIENTO/AFP via Getty Images Why It Matters The State Department regularly assesses countries around the world in order to offer advice to citizens before they travel abroad. A variety of risk factors are taken into consideration when issuing advisories, such as crime, terror attacks, political unrest, healthcare shortcomings, and the likelihood of a natural disaster. What To Know Colombia is rated a level 3 travel risk overall, out of 4 possible categories, with level 3 meaning simply that would-be visitors should "reconsider" their travel plans. While the overall risk level remains unchanged, further updates about the country's civil unrest and kidnapping threats have been now added to the information provided. Some specific areas of Colombia are rated level 4 risks by the State Department, with travelers urged to keep away from them entirely. U.S. citizens have been told "do not travel" to Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander "due to crime and terrorism," while they should also avoid the Colombia-Venezuela border region completely, "due to crime, kidnapping, conflict between armed groups, and the risk of detention," the State Department says. Colombia, which has recently been embroiled in a dispute with the U.S. over President Donald Trump's policies on immigration and tariffs, has been beset by drug cartels and violence. Abductions are another area of concern, and foreigners have been known to be kidnapped and forced to hand over money for their release. Colombians themselves are also at risk; just last month, 29 members of the security forces were abducted. Other parts of Latin America are also covered by travel warnings. Advisories are frequently updated by the State Department to ensure they remain relevant. There are four levels of risk warnings associated with the travel advisories: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions Level 1 is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. Travelers are encouraged to exercise normal precautions in these nations and regions. The State Department notes that there is some risk in any international travel and conditions can change at any time. Nations currently under a level 1 travel advisory include Australia, Japan, Greece, Iceland, South Korea and Canada. Level 2: Exercise increased caution Level 2 advisories urge travelers to exercise increased caution and be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. The risk of terror attacks often plays a part in Level 2 warnings. Current level 2 countries include the U.K., France, Germany, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Albania, and Brazil. Level 3: Reconsider travel Level 3 advisories urge travelers to reconsider travel due to serious risks to safety and security. Besides Colombia, other level 3 countries include Guatemala, Jamaica, Nigeria and Egypt. Level 4: Do not travel A level 4 travel advisory urges U.S. citizens not to visit a nation or region. It is the highest advisory level issued by the State Department and indicates a greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. Parts of Pakistan fall into this category, while other current countries on the level 4 list include Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Russia and North Korea. What People Are Saying The U.S. State Department says: "Violent crime, like murder, assault, and robbery, is common in many areas in Colombia. In some places, organized crime is rampant. This includes extortion, robbery, and kidnapping." The agency goes on to add that travellers should avoid Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), Norte de Santander, and the Colombia-Venezuela border regions completely, saying: "Do not travel to these areas for any reason. Violent crime, like armed robbery and murder, is common in these locations. Terrorist groups are active in some areas here." What Happens Next Would-be travelers should monitor the State Department's website for the most up-to-date information and advice.
