April 2026 – Page 4

Bristol Myers Squibb Evolves and Expands Standing in the Gaap To Advance More Equitable Care in Multiple Myeloma As Program Marks Ten Years

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

Originally published by Bristol Myers Squibb

PRINCETON, N.J., April 1, 2026 /3BL/—Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY, “BMS”), a global leader in oncology, announced the evolution of Standing in the Gaap, a long-running program designed to help address persistent gaps in care for people living with multiple myeloma (MM) in medically underserved communities. Building on a decade of sustained commitment, BMS is reinforcing its focus on equitable access to multiple myeloma education, resources, and community-driven solutions by expanding the program to reach more patients and care partners.

As a central element of the Standing in the Gaap evolution, BMS is launching one of the largest multiple myeloma surveys ever conducted in the United States. The survey is designed to help illuminate the factors behind gaps in care, capturing perspectives that are often described anecdotally but not consistently measured across the multiple myeloma care continuum. The survey will engage more than 1,000 people living with multiple myeloma, along with their caregivers and healthcare providers, including communities that experience persistent barriers to care. The survey was developed with input from leading patient advocacy organizations, including the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), HealthTree Foundation (HTF), Blood Cancer United (BCU), and Black Health Matters (BHM), to help ensure the approach reflects real‑world experience and community priorities. By centering voices from across the multiple myeloma community, this listening-led approach aims to surface daily real‑world challenges, reflect how care is experienced today, and highlight where additional support is needed most.

“Even the most advanced treatments can fall short if patients aren’t represented in research, can’t access care or struggle to navigate the healthcare system,” said Andrew Whitehead, Vice President and Head of Population Health at Bristol Myers Squibb. “For people living with multiple myeloma, where you live, your access to information and who you trust can shape your experience as much as treatment itself. Standing in the Gaap was created to confront those realities and has helped drive meaningful progress over the past decade. The evolution of this program reflects our commitment to listen more closely and to include more voices, translating insight into strategic activations and community engagement that help strengthen how we support people experiencing gaps in multiple myeloma care and improve how we show up not only for patients, but for their care partners and the clinicians who serve them.”

Bristol Myers Squibb created Standing in the Gaap in 2016 to help address challenges faced by African Americans with multiple myeloma. Over the past decade, the program has focused on strengthening and broadening understanding of multiple myeloma care pathways and supporting community engagement. Since its inception, the program has reached more than 5,000 attendees through over 50 educational programs and has built a highly engaged digital community of nearly 60,000 people. Today, BMS is evolving Standing in the Gaap to advance more equitable care by responding to the needs of a broader range of populations across the multiple myeloma ecosystem, reinforcing culturally responsive, community‑informed approaches to care.

“Too often, we talk about multiple myeloma without fully hearing from patients and care partners themselves,” said Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO, Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation. “Efforts like this, developed alongside advocacy organizations and informed directly by people impacted, create an opportunity to translate lived experience into meaningful action. By listening at scale, we can better identify where support is falling short and where focused engagement can make a real difference for communities affected by multiple myeloma.”

Bristol Myers Squibb will share learnings from the Standing in the Gaap survey with key stakeholders and use them to inform future programming, partnerships and engagement efforts in multiple myeloma.

About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

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GFL Environmental Announces Densification of Southern US Footprint with the Acquisition of Frontier Waste Solutions and Provides an update on year-to-date M&A activity

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

MIAMI BEACH, FL, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) (“GFL” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of the acquisition of Frontier Waste Solutions (“Frontier”), a vertically integrated network of solid waste assets across 24 sites in Texas. The Frontier assets are supported by a fleet of over 650 vehicles and nearly 1,000 employees.

“We have admired watching Frontier grow into a leading regional business under CEO John Gustafson’s leadership,” said Patrick Dovigi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GFL. “John and the other Frontier shareholders have rolled US$100 million of transaction proceeds into GFL shares, a testament to their belief in the future value creation opportunities of the combined businesses. We are excited that John and Frontier’s other senior management will continue to lead the business going forward as both employees and shareholders of GFL.”

Mr. Dovigi added, “The acquisition of Frontier provides a highly complementary set of assets that densifies our footprint and strengthens our presence in the Texas Triangle, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. The favorable market dynamics in this region combined with deep expertise of the Frontier management team are expected to drive outsized revenue growth over the coming years. The acquisition also enhances our ability to deliver reliable, essential services to the communities that we serve in this market.”

Mr. Dovigi continued, “In addition to the acquisition of Frontier, since the start of the year we have completed seven other tuck-in acquisitions across multiple geographies, further densifying our existing footprint. Together, these acquisitions are expected to contribute $425.0 to $450.0 million in aggregate annualized revenue.”

Mr. Dovigi concluded, “We continue to demonstrate our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy of pursuing strategic and accretive acquisitions. With the transactions closed to date, we are positioned to meaningfully increase our guidance for 2026 when we report our first quarter results later this month. Furthermore, the strength of our balance sheet and our industry leading organic growth allow us to deploy capital into these acquisitions while maintaining our 2026 Net Leverage target of low to mid 3s.”

GFL financed the acquisitions completed year-to-date through its credit facility, cash on hand and the issuance of 2,582,463 subordinate voting shares as partial consideration for the acquisitions.

About GFL

GFL is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. GFL has a workforce of more than 15,000 employees across its organization.

Forward Looking Statements

This release includes certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking information”), within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws, respectively, including statements relating to the expected annualized revenue from recent acquisitions, maintaining the Company’s leverage levels and increasing the Company’s 2026 outlook. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “outlook”, “forecasts”, “projection”, “prospects”, “strategy”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “does not anticipate”, “believes”, or “potential” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will”, “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”, although not all forward looking information includes those words or phrases. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections, guidance, potential or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts nor assurances of future performance but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances.

Forward-looking information is based on our opinions, estimates and assumptions that we considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is stated, is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward- looking information. Important factors that could materially affect our forward-looking information can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of GFL’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2025 and GFL’s other periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these risks carefully in evaluating our forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. There can be no assurance that the underlying opinions, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors not currently known to us or that we currently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward- looking information. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The forward-looking information contained in this release represents our expectations as of the date of this release (or as the date it is otherwise stated to be made), and is subject to change after such date. However, we disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable U.S. or Canadian securities laws.

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Heart Water Earns Water Stewardship, Resiliency and Water Positive Certifications for Its Rainwater Capture Technology at Its Buda, TX Facility

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

BUDA, Texas, April 1, 2026 /3BL/ - Heart Water, a climate adaptation technology company specializing in decentralized water infrastructure, has earned Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA) v2.0 Water Positive verification — an independent designation confirming that a facility returns more water to the local watershed than it consumes — for its rainwater-capture and purification system in Buda, Texas. The independent audit, completed by SCS Global Services, confirms that Heart Water’s system generates more than two million gallons per year of measurable, verified watershed benefits.

Heart Water’s Water Positive verification builds on the certification they also underwent for SCS Water Stewardship and Resiliency (WSR). WSR certification demonstrates responsible site-specific water management informed by local watershed conditions and best-practice stewardship standards.

Unlike traditional water solutions that rely on municipal systems, Heart Water designs onsite rainwater systems that let organizations — including those in water-intensive sectors such as data centers, manufacturing, and logistics hubs — secure their own supply of high-quality water. Heart Water’s infrastructure captures rainfall before it touches the ground and purifies it using a combination of modular cistern engineering and AI-driven, real-time monitoring.

Heart Water’s CEO, Belal El Banna commented that, “this certification marks a critical milestone in our mission to redefine water infrastructure, proving that we can provide operational resilience for industry while delivering verified environmental benefits back to our local watersheds. By turning rainwater into a scalable, auditable resource, we are offering our corporate partners a transparent and credible path to achieving their most ambitious water-positive commitments.”

Certified Water Impact, Verified by Independent Auditors 

The VWBA v2.0 verification validates four categories of water benefit produced by Heart Water’s Buda system: water supply reliability, water quality improvements, flood mitigation, and aquifer recharge. The facility’s 100,000 square-foot capture system collects, treats, and redistributes approximately 2,023,566 gallons of rainfall annually.

“Our audit confirmed that Heart Water’s rainwater systems are designed and managed with a high degree of rigor. The quality of the data, monitoring, and basin level considerations demonstrated that the project meets the requirements of the VWBA v2.0,” said Lauren Enright, Program Manager, Water Stewardship, SCS Global Services.

Why This Matters for Big Water Users — Especially Data Centers 

Water-intensive facilities are under growing pressure to secure reliable long-term supply while meeting increasingly scrutinized stewardship commitments. On-site rainwater infrastructure offers an alternative pathway: a verified, renewable source that supports both operational resilience and sustainability outcomes.

Heart Water’s modular cistern systems integrate into building foundations or parking structures, maximizing storage without affecting leasable space. Combined with automated purification controls, the technology provides operators a credible, independently audited water source as they plan for growth, permitting, and long-term water security.

Water Benefits Available to Corporate Partners

The water benefits generated by the Buda facility are fully transferable, enabling companies to apply independently verified Volumetric Water Benefits (VWBs) toward their water stewardship and basin impact commitments. Purchasing VWBs from Heart Water directly supports expansion of rain capture infrastructure and delivers documented, water positive outcomes.

About Heart Water

Heart Water captures, treats, and stores rainwater directly on-site by transforming the passive facades and rooftops of commercial facilities into active catchment infrastructure. As a producer of the highest-quality potable water, Heart Water’s patented system meets the large-scale volumetric needs of water-intensive facility’s including beverage manufacturers, CPG operations and data centers.

Reliance on centralized municipal grids has become a critical business liability. This is most acute for data centers, the backbone of the digital economy, where water for cooling is as critical as electricity. Heart Water provides a decentralized and autonomous water platform which provides operational security and on-site water stewardship.

For more information visit, https://rainpositive.com

About SCS Global Services 

SCS Global Services is an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating over 40 years in business, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

For more information, visit www.SCSGlobalServices.com

Media Contact:

Rachel Barnhart 
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations 
SCS Global Services 
Email: rbarnhart@scsglobalservices.com 

GOFO Expands Italian Presence with a New Sorting Center in Rome, Strengthening Southern Network

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

ROME, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GOFO, a fast-growing, technology-driven last-mile delivery provider, announces the launch of a new sorting center at Logistic Park Roma on Via di Salone. This strategic hub is set to significantly strengthen GOFO’s distribution network in Italy, particularly boosting its southern operations across key regions including Bari, Catanzaro, Naples and more.

The new facility is ideally located for last-mile logistics and cross-docking operations, just 2 km from the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA) and 10 km from the A1 Milano-Napoli motorway. This location provides a crucial link between the Italian capital and the broader southern network, enabling 15-minute transit times to Rome’s city center and direct access to major transit corridors. Its proximity to Salone railway station (3 km) and Rome’s international airports further integrates it into a seamless logistics chain.

The 5,500 m² facility is designed to meet the demands of modern urban logistics. Built to exacting technical standards, the building features an internal clear height of 11–11.9 m and a floor load capacity of 5,000 kg/m². It supports efficient logistics operations through eight loading docks and a ground-level access point, ensuring rapid throughput. Located in a secure, non-residential industrial area, the hub is monitored 24/7 for enhanced safety and peace of mind.

Reflecting GOFO’s commitment to environmental responsibility, the facility has earned BREEAM Excellent certification. Sustainable features include a high-efficiency photovoltaic system, electric heat pumps for climate control, dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging points for low-emission fleets, and rainwater recovery systems. Energy efficiency is further optimized with LED lighting equipped with twilight sensors and a Building Management System (BMS) to maximize performance across the hub.

“The launch of our new sorting center in Rome marks an exciting step forward for GOFO in Italy,” said Jacqueline Chan, General Manager of GOFO Italy. “We are introducing a state-of-the-art sorting machine, which will transform this warehouse into another major sorting center within our national network. This facility reinforces our confidence in providing expansive coverage and maintaining high operational efficiency across Italy, while continuing to deliver fast, sustainable, and reliable services to our customers.”

About GOFO Italy

GOFO, founded in the United States in 2023, is a technology-driven last-mile logistics network serving merchants and consumers across the U.S., France, the Netherlands, and Italy. Guided by the brand philosophy “Drive Efficiency, Deliver Trust,” GOFO combines advanced technology with localized operations to deliver precise, reliable, and scalable delivery solutions. Operating nationwide through two sorting centers and twelve delivery centers, GOFO Italy serves a broad population with high-performance last-mile delivery solutions. Its operations are powered by automated sorting, intelligent routing, and disciplined execution. For more information, please visit www.gofo.com/it.

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GOFO Expands Italian Presence with a New Sorting Center in Rome, Strengthening Southern Network

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GOFO Expands Italian Presence with a New Sorting Center in Rome, Strengthening Southern Network

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KIA AMERICA POSTS HIGHEST FIRST QUARTER SALES TOTAL IN COMPANY HISTORY

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

The all-new Telluride achieves best-ever quarterly sales just as nationwide availability ramps up, marking a 20-percent year-over-year increase
Sportage, Carnival and K4 set new first quarter sales records in key industry segments
Sales of Kia’s hybrid models and electrified models set new first quarter sales records marking 73- and 30-percent increases, respectively, over the same period last year

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kia America sold a total of 207,015 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, achieving the highest first quarter sales in the company’s history. This represents a 4 percent increase year-over-year, underscoring Kia’s continued steady growth despite uncertain market conditions.

Telluride sales rose 20 percent year-over-year, with the second–generation model driving first–quarter volume to 35,928 units — the highest quarterly result in the vehicle’s history. The all-new Telluride has continued its strong momentum, recording monthly sales of over 13,000 units for two consecutive months following its launch. Moreover, Sportage (+8 percent); Carnival (+9 percent); and K4 (+1 percent) – posted first quarter sales records.

The brand’s hybrid and electrified models also set new first quarter sales records as Kia’s hybrid models saw a 73 percent increase – for the highest quarterly hybrid sales total in company history; while sales of electrified models increased 30 percent compared to the same period last year – marking the best-ever first quarter sales total for Kia’s electrified vehicles.

“Kia continues to see strong customer demand and steady growth, leading to our best-ever first quarter sales total,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride has been well received by U.S. automotive media and is a key addition to the success we are seeing across our lineup of sedans, SUVs and electrified models. As we expand Telluride production capacity in the U.S., including the introduction of a new Turbo-Hybrid powertrain, we believe there is meaningful opportunity to further grow our share in one of the largest and most important automotive segments.”

In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America also made additional announcements, including:

U.S. News & World Report awarded the 2026 Kia Carnival the “Best Minivan for Families” in its “Best Cars for Families” annual awards program. This win marks the seventh year in a row that at least one Kia vehicle has earned this honor.
“Sea Lion“, the second installment of the creative campaign for the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid SUV began broadcasting on network and local stations. As the first hybrid vehicle to be assembled in the state of Georgia, the second-generation Telluride combines confident performance and acceleration with outstanding efficiency and segment up comfort and convenience.
IONNA, the EV Charging joint venture born of eight leading automakers celebrated its second anniversary. In just 24 months, IONNA has more than 4,700 bays contracted nationwide, with nearly 1,500 currently in construction.

	MONTH OF MARCH		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2026	2025	2026	2025
EV9	1,247	1,164	2,740	3,756
EV6	883	921	2,023	3,738
K4/Forte	13,714	13,719	37,220	37,004
K5	6,477	6,399	18,806	15,747
Soul	543	3,717	3,299	11,277
Niro	2,502	2,431	7,455	5,118
Seltos	5,212	4,828	14,699	11,375
Sportage	16,819	16,872	44,704	41,301
Sorento	8,858	10,547	21,510	25,117
Telluride	13,306	11,473	35,928	29,843
Carnival	6,947	6,469	18,631	14,574
Total	76,508	78,540	207,015	198,850

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2025. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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KIA AMERICA POSTS HIGHEST FIRST QUARTER SALES TOTAL IN COMPANY HISTORY

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

The all-new Telluride achieves best-ever quarterly sales just as nationwide availability ramps up, marking a 20-percent year-over-year increase
Sportage, Carnival and K4 set new first quarter sales records in key industry segments
Sales of Kia’s hybrid models and electrified models set new first quarter sales records marking 73- and 30-percent increases, respectively, over the same period last year

In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America also made additional announcements, including:

U.S. News & World Report awarded the 2026 Kia Carnival the “Best Minivan for Families” in its “Best Cars for Families” annual awards program. This win marks the seventh year in a row that at least one Kia vehicle has earned this honor.
“Sea Lion“, the second installment of the creative campaign for the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid SUV began broadcasting on network and local stations. As the first hybrid vehicle to be assembled in the state of Georgia, the second-generation Telluride combines confident performance and acceleration with outstanding efficiency and segment up comfort and convenience.
IONNA, the EV Charging joint venture born of eight leading automakers celebrated its second anniversary. In just 24 months, IONNA has more than 4,700 bays contracted nationwide, with nearly 1,500 currently in construction.

	MONTH OF MARCH		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2026	2025	2026	2025
EV9	1,247	1,164	2,740	3,756
EV6	883	921	2,023	3,738
K4/Forte	13,714	13,719	37,220	37,004
K5	6,477	6,399	18,806	15,747
Soul	543	3,717	3,299	11,277
Niro	2,502	2,431	7,455	5,118
Seltos	5,212	4,828	14,699	11,375
Sportage	16,819	16,872	44,704	41,301
Sorento	8,858	10,547	21,510	25,117
Telluride	13,306	11,473	35,928	29,843
Carnival	6,947	6,469	18,631	14,574
Total	76,508	78,540	207,015	198,850

Kia America – about us

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KIA AMERICA POSTS HIGHEST FIRST QUARTER SALES TOTAL IN COMPANY HISTORY

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

The all-new Telluride achieves best-ever quarterly sales just as nationwide availability ramps up, marking a 20-percent year-over-year increase
Sportage, Carnival and K4 set new first quarter sales records in key industry segments
Sales of Kia’s hybrid models and electrified models set new first quarter sales records marking 73- and 30-percent increases, respectively, over the same period last year

In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America also made additional announcements, including:

U.S. News & World Report awarded the 2026 Kia Carnival the “Best Minivan for Families” in its “Best Cars for Families” annual awards program. This win marks the seventh year in a row that at least one Kia vehicle has earned this honor.
“Sea Lion“, the second installment of the creative campaign for the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid SUV began broadcasting on network and local stations. As the first hybrid vehicle to be assembled in the state of Georgia, the second-generation Telluride combines confident performance and acceleration with outstanding efficiency and segment up comfort and convenience.
IONNA, the EV Charging joint venture born of eight leading automakers celebrated its second anniversary. In just 24 months, IONNA has more than 4,700 bays contracted nationwide, with nearly 1,500 currently in construction.

	MONTH OF MARCH		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2026	2025	2026	2025
EV9	1,247	1,164	2,740	3,756
EV6	883	921	2,023	3,738
K4/Forte	13,714	13,719	37,220	37,004
K5	6,477	6,399	18,806	15,747
Soul	543	3,717	3,299	11,277
Niro	2,502	2,431	7,455	5,118
Seltos	5,212	4,828	14,699	11,375
Sportage	16,819	16,872	44,704	41,301
Sorento	8,858	10,547	21,510	25,117
Telluride	13,306	11,473	35,928	29,843
Carnival	6,947	6,469	18,631	14,574
Total	76,508	78,540	207,015	198,850

Kia America – about us

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Climate Leadership Tested: New Planet Classroom Episode Examines Ocean Justice, Climate Adaptation, and Net-Zero Accountability in Vulnerable Coastal Regions

Posted on April 1, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

As climate risks accelerate across small island states, new Net Zero Speaks episode connects ocean governance, biodiversity, and gender equity to real-world climate adaptation and measurable net-zero policy

NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As climate impacts intensify across small island developing states, a critical question is emerging: what does real net-zero leadership look like on the ground?

The Planet Classroom Network, in association with the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement, announces the release of a new episode of Net Zero Speaks featuring Dr. Josheena Naggea , André Hoffmann Fellow at the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions and the World Economic Forum, and a leading voice in climate adaptation, ocean governance, biodiversity conservation, and equitable coastal resilience in the Western Indian Ocean.

Hosted by climate activist Monaaleekh B.K. Gowda and produced and edited by Sahana Garrett, with art direction by Emily Brooks, the episode explores how communities in Mauritius are advancing climate adaptation, marine protection, and community-led net-zero implementation.

Climate Adaptation Must Be Grounded in Equity — Not Rhetoric

As rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, and extreme weather reshape coastal economies, Dr. Naggea argues that climate adaptation and net-zero policy must be rooted in justice, equity, and community leadership.

“We need to reduce emissions and promote resilience in coastal communities,” said Dr. Josheena Naggea.
“Sustainable development needs to be thought of from local to global levels.”

This episode reframes net zero as accountability, not aspiration — where climate policy is measured not only by targets, but by outcomes communities can experience: stronger livelihoods, protected ecosystems, and increased resilience.

From Ocean Governance to Climate Implementation

In a solutions-focused dialogue, the episode examines:

How blue justice supports sustainable small-scale fisheries and coastal livelihoods
Why ocean governance reform is essential to credible net-zero policy
What climate adaptation looks like in real communities—not abstract frameworks
How biodiversity conservation and gender equity must be integrated into climate strategies
Why community-led climate action is critical to scaling net-zero implementation

By positioning youth as accountability partners, the episode moves climate leadership from global ambition to measurable local action.

Climate Crisis Revealed: Lessons from the Mauritius Oil Spill

The episode revisits the Mauritius oil spill, when thousands of volunteers mobilized to protect their coastline — exposing both environmental vulnerability and systemic inequality.

“During the oil spill, thousands of volunteers came together to protect our coastline,” Dr. Naggea recalls.
“Following the oil spill, we highlighted inequities that women in coastal communities were facing.”

Dr. Naggea emphasizes that climate disasters often reveal deeper structural challenges:

“Women in the informal economy often face inequities, especially after disasters.”
“The pandemic and the oil spill showed how important community action is in times of crisis.”

Through her work with the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment and the UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme in Mauritius, Dr. Naggea demonstrates how local climate adaptation solutions can scale into national and global policy frameworks.

Youth Accountability in the Net-Zero Era

The episode reframes net zero as a question of accountability — not aspiration.

For host Monaaleekh B.K. Gowda, the conversation underscores a critical shift in climate leadership:

“Dr. Josheena Naggea represents the intersection of global climate leadership and local community action. Her work in blue justice and ocean governance shows how sustainability must include equity for small-scale fishers and coastal communities.”

He adds:

“That balance between international policy and local impact aligns directly with Net Zero Speaks’ mission.”

C. M. (Cathy) Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Planet Classroom, adds:

“Dr. Naggea’s work makes clear that climate adaptation, biodiversity, and equity are inseparable from credible net-zero policy. The future of climate leadership will be defined by what is implemented — not what is promised.”

🎬 Watch Net Zero Speaks with Dr. Josheena Naggea now on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel

About Net Zero Speaks

Net Zero Speaks is an internationally recognized climate leadership series co-produced by Planet Classroom and the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement. The series connects global youth climate activists with leading scientists, policymakers, and sustainability experts to examine climate adaptation, net-zero policy, biodiversity conservation, and climate accountability. By positioning youth as informed accountability partners, the series advances measurable pathways toward achieving global net-zero commitments.

About Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement

The Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement is a global youth climate action network advancing solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and international net-zero targets. Co-founded by the late Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri and Dr. Ash Pachauri, POP mobilizes young leaders to promote science-based climate policy and sustainable transformation worldwide.

The Planet Classroom Network, produced by CMRubinWorld, is a global media ecosystem and YouTube channel uniting creators, youth leaders, educators, policymakers, and international partners. Featuring nearly 1,000 original films from more than 400 international filmmakers and curators, Planet Classroom explores climate action, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and global innovation, amplifying youth voice and measurable solutions worldwide.

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