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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘He won well over C&D last time' – Templegate's NAP can strike again at Windsor
TEMPLEGATE'S TIPS Horse racing tips: 'He won well over C&D last time' – Templegate's NAP can strike again at Windsor TEMPLEGATE tackles Monday's action confident of building the bank for Epsom next week. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. Advertisement NEWFANGLED (8.45 Windsor, nap). Jonathan Portman's improving four-year-old has been in fine form this year and followed a close third at Newbury with a battling victory here last time out. He is best over this mile trip and a 2lb rise in the weights looks fair. He stays in the same grade today and is more than capable of following up. TWILIGHT GUEST (4.10 Brighton, nb) He had been threatening to win for a while and came good with lots left in his locker over course and distance six days ago. He's back out quickly under a penalty and won't mind the quicker conditions he faces today. Jockey David Egan can steer him home. Advertisement JETTIE'S RUN (6.45 Windsor, treble) Signed off last season by winning at Kempton and should take a big step forward this season for Ralph Beckett who continues in fine form. She has lots of pace and will enjoy decent ground. Templegate's tips FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Advertisement Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘There should be more to come' – Templegate's NAP is a big improver
TEMPLEGATE'S TIPS Horse racing tips: 'There should be more to come' – Templegate's NAP is a big improver TEMPLEGATE tackles Sunday's action confident of building the bank for Epsom next week. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. JOWDDAH (5.00 Nottingham, nap) Looked well above average when following a Newcastle maiden win with victory on her handicap debut at Yarmouth last time. She settled just off the pace and showed a good turn of foot when asked. There should be more to come. LIKEALOT (6.15 Chelmsford, nb) Scooted in on debut here back in February for Ralph Beckett. She didn't run again until a very rusty effort at Newbury 15 days ago and should be spot on today. The drop down from Listed level looks a winning move. GLITTER CODE (2.25 Nottingham, treble) Enjoyed stepping up to this mile when second at Yarmouth last time. The handicapper has left his mark alone and he can get off the mark under Cieren Fallon. Templegate's tips FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Agriland
3 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
MP: ‘Farmers have been crippled by bureaucracy'
The DUP's agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart has called for the Department of Agriculture, Enterprise and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to engage with industry over the Nutrients Action Plan (NAP). Speaking at the NAP information event at the Greenmount Campus, Co. Antrim this week (May 2025), the MP said the Minister for Agriculture, Enterprise and Rural affairs, Andrew Muir is 'not willing to face farmers or listen to their concerns'. She said: 'These proposals will decimate the very cornerstone of our economy. The gross output from NI agriculture is worth £2.87 billion (€3.4 billion), but the minister is on course to destroy it. 'Potentially, NAP will have a bigger impact on family farms than inheritance tax. The minister risks leaving a trail of destruction as a lasting legacy of his term at the helm of DAERA.' 'The message is clear, the proposals are unacceptable and unachievable. Tensions are running high, farmers are being pushed to the brink, and the meeting is a nail in the coffin for the NAP proposals,' Lockhart added. MP Carla Lockhart The DUP MP said she supports farmers, and that she will continue to speak out against the NAP proposals. 'Farmers work 365 days a year to put fully traceable and nutritious food on our tables, yet they have been crippled by bureaucracy and used as scapegoats for far too long. Enough is enough,' Lockhart said. 'The livelihoods of over 3,500 farm businesses are at stake, especially those in the dairy, pig and poultry sectors,' she claimed. According to the MP, civil servants should go out and visit farms to 'witness' the daily struggles faced by the farming community. She explained: 'Farmers are custodians of the land and vital for thriving rural communities. They are not shying away from their environmental responsibilities. The general consensus is that NAP is disproportionate and severely out of touch with reality 'I stand united with farmers and the wider agri-food supply chain as they call for a stop to the NAP consultation. It's time to refocus and go back to the drawing board.' 'The figures are questionable and we've heard very little in the way of credible answers today. DAERA needs to stop flying solo and learn to engage with stakeholders and farmers who are the experts on the ground,' she added.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India to submit adaptation plan to UNFCCC in few months: Bhupender Yadav
India will submit its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the coming months, Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday. To strengthen efforts to address climate-related risks and enhance India's climate resilience, the government recently released a draft framework for a climate finance taxonomy. By detailing the methodology for classifying activities, projects and measures under adaptation and mitigation, the taxonomy is expected to contribute to India's climate commitments. It aims to facilitate investment in adaptation solutions and technologies that mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. 'In a significant step towards strengthening adaptation, the government has embarked on a journey to create an inclusive roadmap through the development of the first National Adaptation Plan, which will be submitted to the UNFCCC in a few months,' Yadav said at the Confederation of Indian Industry's Annual Business Summit. The plan will be based on three pillars: enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening knowledge systems, and reducing exposure to climate change, he added. Business Standard had reported last month that India's forthcoming adaptation plan will be broader and more holistic, extending into economic and social structures to improve the scope of climate resilience. The NAP, expected to be submitted by September, will mark the country's first such framework aligned with its global commitments under the Paris Agreement. While India has the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), this will be the first adaptation-specific plan drafted in compliance with the Paris Agreement. The NAP will be built on eight key principles: country-driven; integrated and multi-sectoral; gender-responsive; participatory and transparent; inclusive of vulnerable groups, communities and ecosystems; science-driven and informed by traditional knowledge; iterative and adaptive; and coordinated through a 'whole-of-government' and 'whole-of-society' approach. It also aims to facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation measures with relevant existing and upcoming policies, programmes, development planning processes and strategies. This development is critical as the global average temperature is projected to remain between 1.2°C and 1.9°C above pre-industrial levels over the next five years. Rising temperatures have already led to an increase in the intensity and duration of extreme weather events—such as heatwaves, cyclones and hazardous climatic episodes—particularly affecting India and other Southeast Asian countries.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
MoECC highlights Qatar's climate adaptation plan steady progress
QNA Doha Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Eng. Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud has affirmed that Qatar is moving steadily towards the development and implementation of a comprehensive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) which aims to enhance the country's readiness to confront growing climate challenges and to mitigate their impacts across various vital sectors. This came during his opening remarks at a workshop on 'The Future of Climate Change in Qatar: Assessing Measures and Setting Priorities'. The workshop was attended by representatives from government entities, the private sector, academic institutions and international organizations, and local and international experts. He explained that climate change is no longer merely an environmental issue, but has become an economic and developmental challenge impacting strategic sectors such as water and food security, public health, infrastructure, and biodiversity. The workshop represents a pivotal milestone in the development of the National Adaptation Plan, which is based on a scientific approach and a strategic vision that relies on long-term climate impact assessments and aligns with Qatar's national sustainable development strategies and priorities, HE added. The adaptation plan, he noted, is consistent with the country's commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), particularly regarding the Global Goal on Adaptation outlined in the Paris Agreement. He emphasized that the plan also contributes to enhancing transparency and reporting through national reports submitted to the UN Secretary-General's office on climate change. He pointed out that the proposed measures within this plan have been developed through active participation from various stakeholders, including government institutions, the private sector, academic institutions, and international organizations reflecting a comprehensive and participatory approach to shaping climate adaptation policy in Qatar. Eng. Al Mahmoud concluded his remarks by stressing that the success of the National Adaptation Plan relies on continued cooperation and coordination among all relevant parties, and on adopting practical and scientifically grounded actions. He called on participants to share their opinions and expertise in support of implementing the priority measures to be adopted at the end of the workshop. The workshop featured a detailed presentation on the criteria selection process used to classify adaptation measures. This was followed by a sectoral vote, where attendees were divided into six groups representing key sectors: agriculture and livestock, water, energy, industries and infrastructure, coastal resilience and biodiversity, and public health. Each group identified top priority adaptation measures within their sector based on the approved criteria. Additionally, the World Café method was adopted to facilitate cross-sector discussions, culminating in a consolidated list of Qatar's climate adaptation priorities. Participants used 'Mentimeter' to contribute to the final prioritisation process.
