In the news release, CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs, issued 10-Feb-2026 by CIBO Technologies, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the title “Dr.” was missing from the quote attribution for Dr. Sally Flis. The complete, corrected release follows:

CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CIBO Technologies, the leading independent data and analytics platform for agriculture, today announced a strategic collaboration with Nutrien, a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. Through this collaboration, CIBO will provide essential measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) services to Nutrien’s sustainable agriculture programs across the Midwest, helping expand farmer access to both private and public incentives while supporting credible, scalable outcomes.

Nutrien has engaged more than 3.7 million acres worldwide in its sustainable agriculture programs, with hundreds of thousands of acres across the American Midwest. Nutrien’s sustainability programs focus on helping farmers improve input efficiencies while delivering quantified, credible outcomes for supply chain partners seeking to meet their sustainability goals. Nutrien relies on trusted modeling and data to provide credible reporting on impact and ROI to farmers and partners.

Advancing sustainable agriculture with CIBO’s leading data and analytics technology

CIBO delivers high-integrity data that helps Nutrien support its partners’ sustainability commitments, on time and with confidence. Through CIBO’s secure API integrations, Nutrien can now access verified modeling and emissions quantification to enable seamless program management and reporting.

CIBO’s platform delivers independent agronomic, economic and environmental outcomes data including crop performance, nutrient use efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and soil health. By leveraging its proprietary datasets and AI, CIBO further helps Nutrien reduce the data reporting burden on farmers while unlocking insights into broader system-wide changes.

“Our goal is to help farmers and their value chain partners increase land resilience while improving farmer ROI,” said Dr. Sally Flis, Director, Sustainable Ag Programs at Nutrien. “Working with CIBO, we have a trusted provider with the systems and technology in place to accurately measure production and environmental outcomes at scale, and to account for and reward farmers for their sustainability efforts.”

Boosting farmer incentives with EQIP dollars

Many companies are eager to help farmers access the USDA’s recent $700M investment in regenerative agriculture through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). CIBO has a proven track record of using its technology-driven solutions to ease application barriers and access to funding. For FY2025, CIBO will be among the largest private contributors to EQIP submissions nationwide, submitting approximately $300 million in applications.

Working with CIBO, Nutrien can stack public and private dollars to increase incentives for farmers who are adopting more sustainable nutrient management practices. By using CIBO’s platform to digitize and streamline the EQIP application process and algorithmically strengthen applications, Nutrien can improve and scale farmer access to funding. Farmers will also receive added support through Nutrien’s vast network of retail agronomists and advisors to address regional resource concerns and ranking pool dynamics while aligning conservation goals with on-farm agronomic realities.

The solution for Industry-leading data and analytics

“Companies scaling regenerative agriculture need confidence that their investment delivers impact,” said Sunand Menon, Executive Chairman and CEO of CIBO Technologies. “CIBO is delighted to work with Nutrien as its trusted source for independent, accurate and reliable data. Our platform connects fragmented data, applies advanced modeling and AI, and delivers clear, actionable insights, so companies can understand what’s working, scale proven practices, and drive real environmental and economic impact across acres, regions, and programs.”

About CIBO

At CIBO, we use the power of science, data and artificial intelligence to transform agriculture and deliver better outcomes for farmers, businesses, governments and the environment. We do this by building and managing the leading independent agricultural technology platform. Our proprietary data and analytics help make farming profitable and deliver positive agronomic impact. Founded by Flagship Pioneering, CIBO’s software platform has won awards and been recognized by numerous organizations, including TIME and Fast Company. Learn more at https://www.cibotechnologies.com.

About Nutrien

Nutrien is a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. The company operates a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions them to efficiently serve the needs of growers. Nutrien focuses on creating long-term value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of its business across the ag value chain and by maintaining access to the resources and the relationships with stakeholders needed to achieve its goals.

Media Contacts:

Nutrien: 
Katelyn Maass – katelyn.maass@nutrien.com

CIBO: media@cibotechnologies.com

Correction: An earlier version of this release was missing the title “Dr.” from the name of Dr. Sally Flis.

 

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In the news release, CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs, issued 10-Feb-2026 by CIBO Technologies, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the title “Dr.” was missing from the quote attribution for Dr. Sally Flis. The complete, corrected release follows:

CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CIBO Technologies, the leading independent data and analytics platform for agriculture, today announced a strategic collaboration with Nutrien, a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. Through this collaboration, CIBO will provide essential measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) services to Nutrien’s sustainable agriculture programs across the Midwest, helping expand farmer access to both private and public incentives while supporting credible, scalable outcomes.

Nutrien has engaged more than 3.7 million acres worldwide in its sustainable agriculture programs, with hundreds of thousands of acres across the American Midwest. Nutrien’s sustainability programs focus on helping farmers improve input efficiencies while delivering quantified, credible outcomes for supply chain partners seeking to meet their sustainability goals. Nutrien relies on trusted modeling and data to provide credible reporting on impact and ROI to farmers and partners.

Advancing sustainable agriculture with CIBO’s leading data and analytics technology

CIBO delivers high-integrity data that helps Nutrien support its partners’ sustainability commitments, on time and with confidence. Through CIBO’s secure API integrations, Nutrien can now access verified modeling and emissions quantification to enable seamless program management and reporting.

CIBO’s platform delivers independent agronomic, economic and environmental outcomes data including crop performance, nutrient use efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and soil health. By leveraging its proprietary datasets and AI, CIBO further helps Nutrien reduce the data reporting burden on farmers while unlocking insights into broader system-wide changes.

“Our goal is to help farmers and their value chain partners increase land resilience while improving farmer ROI,” said Dr. Sally Flis, Director, Sustainable Ag Programs at Nutrien. “Working with CIBO, we have a trusted provider with the systems and technology in place to accurately measure production and environmental outcomes at scale, and to account for and reward farmers for their sustainability efforts.”

Boosting farmer incentives with EQIP dollars

Many companies are eager to help farmers access the USDA’s recent $700M investment in regenerative agriculture through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). CIBO has a proven track record of using its technology-driven solutions to ease application barriers and access to funding. For FY2025, CIBO will be among the largest private contributors to EQIP submissions nationwide, submitting approximately $300 million in applications.

Working with CIBO, Nutrien can stack public and private dollars to increase incentives for farmers who are adopting more sustainable nutrient management practices. By using CIBO’s platform to digitize and streamline the EQIP application process and algorithmically strengthen applications, Nutrien can improve and scale farmer access to funding. Farmers will also receive added support through Nutrien’s vast network of retail agronomists and advisors to address regional resource concerns and ranking pool dynamics while aligning conservation goals with on-farm agronomic realities.

The solution for Industry-leading data and analytics

“Companies scaling regenerative agriculture need confidence that their investment delivers impact,” said Sunand Menon, Executive Chairman and CEO of CIBO Technologies. “CIBO is delighted to work with Nutrien as its trusted source for independent, accurate and reliable data. Our platform connects fragmented data, applies advanced modeling and AI, and delivers clear, actionable insights, so companies can understand what’s working, scale proven practices, and drive real environmental and economic impact across acres, regions, and programs.”

About CIBO

At CIBO, we use the power of science, data and artificial intelligence to transform agriculture and deliver better outcomes for farmers, businesses, governments and the environment. We do this by building and managing the leading independent agricultural technology platform. Our proprietary data and analytics help make farming profitable and deliver positive agronomic impact. Founded by Flagship Pioneering, CIBO’s software platform has won awards and been recognized by numerous organizations, including TIME and Fast Company. Learn more at https://www.cibotechnologies.com.

About Nutrien

Nutrien is a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. The company operates a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions them to efficiently serve the needs of growers. Nutrien focuses on creating long-term value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of its business across the ag value chain and by maintaining access to the resources and the relationships with stakeholders needed to achieve its goals.

Media Contacts:

Nutrien: 
Katelyn Maass – katelyn.maass@nutrien.com

CIBO: media@cibotechnologies.com

Correction: An earlier version of this release was missing the title “Dr.” from the name of Dr. Sally Flis.

 

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International Olympic Committee news
By William Imbo

Pope Leo XIV has sent “warm greetings” ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, saying he hopes “healthy competition will contribute to building bridges between cultures and peoples” and promote welcoming, solidarity and peace.

The message was issued in a telegram dated 29 January and signed by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. It was addressed to the Archbishop of Milan, Mario Delpini, for the welcoming celebration at the Church of San Babila, where the Olympic Cross of athletes was received ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics (6 February).

In the telegram, the Pope said he hoped the ceremony would “energise feelings of friendship and fraternity”, reinforcing the value of sport “in the service of integral human development”.

The statement in full is as follows:

“To his Excellence the Most Rev. Bishop Mario Delpini, Archbishop of Milan, Milan:

Pope Leo XIV addresses warm greetings to all participating in the welcome celebration in the Church of San Babila of the Olympic Cross of sportsmen at the opening of the Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games. He hopes that this important event will energise feelings of friendship and fraternity, strengthening awareness of the value of sport in the service of integral human development. The Holy Father assures his prayer that these days of healthy competition will contribute to building bridges between cultures and peoples, promoting welcoming, solidarity, and peace. With these wishes, the Supreme Pontiff is pleased to send the desired Apostolic Blessing, a pledge of constant divine assistance.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness”

The Winter Olympics are scheduled to run from 6 to 22 February 2026, followed by the Winter Paralympics from 6 to 15 March 2026.

International Olympic Committee news
By William Imbo

Pope Leo XIV has sent “warm greetings” ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, saying he hopes “healthy competition will contribute to building bridges between cultures and peoples” and promote welcoming, solidarity and peace.

The message was issued in a telegram dated 29 January and signed by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. It was addressed to the Archbishop of Milan, Mario Delpini, for the welcoming celebration at the Church of San Babila, where the Olympic Cross of athletes was received ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics (6 February).

In the telegram, the Pope said he hoped the ceremony would “energise feelings of friendship and fraternity”, reinforcing the value of sport “in the service of integral human development”.

The statement in full is as follows:

“To his Excellence the Most Rev. Bishop Mario Delpini, Archbishop of Milan, Milan:

Pope Leo XIV addresses warm greetings to all participating in the welcome celebration in the Church of San Babila of the Olympic Cross of sportsmen at the opening of the Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games. He hopes that this important event will energise feelings of friendship and fraternity, strengthening awareness of the value of sport in the service of integral human development. The Holy Father assures his prayer that these days of healthy competition will contribute to building bridges between cultures and peoples, promoting welcoming, solidarity, and peace. With these wishes, the Supreme Pontiff is pleased to send the desired Apostolic Blessing, a pledge of constant divine assistance.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness”

The Winter Olympics are scheduled to run from 6 to 22 February 2026, followed by the Winter Paralympics from 6 to 15 March 2026.

Originally published on 3M News Center

Across industries, engineers often begin the process of developing new products with a simple yet important question: How can I make this?

Answering that question requires a significant investment of time and resources and leads to many design and testing cycles. The opportunity to simplify and accelerate the design process inspired 3M to introduce two digital innovations: Ask 3M and the 3M Digital Materials Hub.

Ask 3M is a new AI-powered digital assistant that helps customers find solutions to design challenges using 3M’s vast portfolio of adhesives and tapes. The 3M Digital Materials Hub, which initially launched last year, is expanding to enable direct collaboration with 3M scientists through the Workbench feature and power virtual materials sampling—including the option to explore generative solutions that don’t yet exist.

These tools leverage generative AI, advanced modeling, and simulation-ready data cards to speed the introduction of solutions for 3M customers. They’ll help users, especially those at small and medium-sized businesses, identify the right material, to design and digitally validate materials before investing in physical prototypes.

“In fast moving industries like electronics, automotive, and data centers, speed is essential. Our combined digital and material capabilities are helping our customers stay ahead,” said Chris Goralski, group president of the 3M Safety and Industrial Business Group. “Our goal is to enable faster, more confident decision making so customers can integrate the right 3M materials in their designs and get to market sooner.”

Ask 3M is being piloted to engineers solving bonding design challenges utilizing tapes and adhesives – largely within 3M’s Safety & Industrial Business Group. Leveraging Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) secure and scalable AI capabilities, including Amazon Bedrock and AgentCore, Ask 3M and the 3M Digital Materials Hub demonstrate how agentic AI and advanced simulation can help 3M customers accelerate innovation cycles, reduce prototyping costs, and bring better products to market faster. Powered by AWS, the AI assistant guides users through substrates, environmental conditions, assembly methods, and performance targets to recommend suitable options, helping teams move from problem to final product more quickly.

“Together, Ask 3M and the 3M Digital Materials Hub allow customers of varying scope and scale to move from design challenge to solution concept then digital selection and simulation in minutes,” said Holly Semerad, chief marketing officer for 3M’s Safety & Industrial Business Group. “We can further accelerate the testing timeframe with small quantity purchase options for final and confident prototyping.”

The 3M Digital Materials Hub launched last year is user-friendly, enabling easy search, filter and download of material data cards compatible with many leading finite element analysis (FEA) software platforms. The newly expanded 3M Digital Materials Hub now includes Optical Models, which represent 3M optical film performance for use in common simulation environments. Engineers in automotive, consumer electronics, and advanced manufacturing can quickly assess optical behaviors and material tradeoffs earlier in the process, reducing iterations and enabling faster decision-making. In a pilot with select customers, engineers reported that the tool enables seamless use of 3M materials into virtual simulations, accelerating prototyping and design.

The updated platform also enables customers to request bespoke virtual materials—technologies that solve their specific design challenges but don’t yet exist. It does this by leveraging 3M’s decades of material science and engineering expertise, which means the path to create these unique solutions is already in place and 3M can accelerate their development and delivery.

“With these platforms, 3M is redefining how engineers discover, evaluate, and simulate materials,” said Jason Langfield, 3M Digital Materials Hub project lead. “By drawing on 3M’s deep technological and application expertise, we can deliver secure, scalable access to mechanical models, optical models and virtual materials, while helping our customers reduce iterations, accelerate decisions, and bring better solutions to market faster.”

Originally published on 3M News Center

Across industries, engineers often begin the process of developing new products with a simple yet important question: How can I make this?

Answering that question requires a significant investment of time and resources and leads to many design and testing cycles. The opportunity to simplify and accelerate the design process inspired 3M to introduce two digital innovations: Ask 3M and the 3M Digital Materials Hub.

Ask 3M is a new AI-powered digital assistant that helps customers find solutions to design challenges using 3M’s vast portfolio of adhesives and tapes. The 3M Digital Materials Hub, which initially launched last year, is expanding to enable direct collaboration with 3M scientists through the Workbench feature and power virtual materials sampling—including the option to explore generative solutions that don’t yet exist.

These tools leverage generative AI, advanced modeling, and simulation-ready data cards to speed the introduction of solutions for 3M customers. They’ll help users, especially those at small and medium-sized businesses, identify the right material, to design and digitally validate materials before investing in physical prototypes.

“In fast moving industries like electronics, automotive, and data centers, speed is essential. Our combined digital and material capabilities are helping our customers stay ahead,” said Chris Goralski, group president of the 3M Safety and Industrial Business Group. “Our goal is to enable faster, more confident decision making so customers can integrate the right 3M materials in their designs and get to market sooner.”

Ask 3M is being piloted to engineers solving bonding design challenges utilizing tapes and adhesives – largely within 3M’s Safety & Industrial Business Group. Leveraging Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) secure and scalable AI capabilities, including Amazon Bedrock and AgentCore, Ask 3M and the 3M Digital Materials Hub demonstrate how agentic AI and advanced simulation can help 3M customers accelerate innovation cycles, reduce prototyping costs, and bring better products to market faster. Powered by AWS, the AI assistant guides users through substrates, environmental conditions, assembly methods, and performance targets to recommend suitable options, helping teams move from problem to final product more quickly.

“Together, Ask 3M and the 3M Digital Materials Hub allow customers of varying scope and scale to move from design challenge to solution concept then digital selection and simulation in minutes,” said Holly Semerad, chief marketing officer for 3M’s Safety & Industrial Business Group. “We can further accelerate the testing timeframe with small quantity purchase options for final and confident prototyping.”

The 3M Digital Materials Hub launched last year is user-friendly, enabling easy search, filter and download of material data cards compatible with many leading finite element analysis (FEA) software platforms. The newly expanded 3M Digital Materials Hub now includes Optical Models, which represent 3M optical film performance for use in common simulation environments. Engineers in automotive, consumer electronics, and advanced manufacturing can quickly assess optical behaviors and material tradeoffs earlier in the process, reducing iterations and enabling faster decision-making. In a pilot with select customers, engineers reported that the tool enables seamless use of 3M materials into virtual simulations, accelerating prototyping and design.

The updated platform also enables customers to request bespoke virtual materials—technologies that solve their specific design challenges but don’t yet exist. It does this by leveraging 3M’s decades of material science and engineering expertise, which means the path to create these unique solutions is already in place and 3M can accelerate their development and delivery.

“With these platforms, 3M is redefining how engineers discover, evaluate, and simulate materials,” said Jason Langfield, 3M Digital Materials Hub project lead. “By drawing on 3M’s deep technological and application expertise, we can deliver secure, scalable access to mechanical models, optical models and virtual materials, while helping our customers reduce iterations, accelerate decisions, and bring better solutions to market faster.”

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XPLR Infrastructure, LP (NYSE: XIFR) has posted its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results in a news release available on the company’s website at www.XPLRInfrastructure.com/FinancialResults.

Members of the company’s senior management team will discuss the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results during an investor presentation to be webcast live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET today. The listen-only webcast will be available on XPLR Infrastructure’s website by accessing the following link: www.XPLRInfrastructure.com/FinancialResults. A replay will be available for 90 days by accessing the link listed above.

XPLR Infrastructure, LP
XPLR Infrastructure, LP (NYSE: XIFR) is a limited partnership that has an ownership interest in a clean energy infrastructure portfolio with long-term, stable cash flows. XPLR Infrastructure is focused on delivering long-term value to its common unitholders through disciplined capital allocation of the cash flows generated by its assets and is positioning itself to benefit from the expected growth in the U.S. power sector. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, XPLR Infrastructure’s portfolio of contracted clean energy assets is diversified across generation technologies, including wind, solar and battery storage projects in the U.S. For more information, please visit: www.XPLRInfrastructure.com.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Geenex, a leader in early-stage energy site development across the PJM region, today announced the company is expanding into nuclear development, focusing on advanced, small modular reactor sites. This strategic move positions Geenex to provide the firm, carbon‑free capacity the nation increasingly requires, expanding a balanced portfolio that supports a more resilient energy system.

For more than a decade, Geenex has accelerated the deployment of utility-scale solar and storage projects through expert siting and community-focused development. As electricity demand continues to accelerate, Geenex is expanding its portfolio to ensure long-term, firm energy solutions are available to meet the moment.

“Geenex is committed to advancing the power solutions needed to meet the country’s accelerating electricity demand. With advanced nuclear reactor technology reaching commercial readiness and regulators modernizing permitting processes, this is the moment for Geenex to also apply our siting and development expertise to one of the most critical energy resources of the next century,” said Emily Williams, Chief Executive Officer for Geenex. “Advanced nuclear offers the firm, long-duration capacity required to underpin America’s future.”

Geenex’s advanced nuclear development efforts will prioritize:

  • Safety as the foundation: Partnering with best-in-class reactor technologies with advanced operational safeguards
  • Environmental protection: Rigorous standards for water use, waste handling, and land stewardship
  • Strong local partnerships: Transparent engagement with communities, regulators, and public safety officials
  • Interconnection Siting: Targeting locations with low IX costs, available capacity and tight alignment with energy demand location forecasts
  • Land Siting: Access to critical infrastructure and site sizes that support the facility and allow for adequate buffer zones
  • Local and state policy engagement: Streamlined permitting paths with the NRC, state and local leaders

Geenex continues the development of multiple solar and energy storage assets across the PJM region while also advancing new nuclear energy project opportunities. Additional details on specific project locations and stakeholder partnerships will be announced as development activities progress.

About Geenex

Geenex is a leading early-stage developer of utility-scale solar, battery storage and advanced nuclear energy projects. By focusing on strategic site selection, strong community partnerships, and environmentally responsible design, Geenex has filed more than 12GW of energy projects in PJM since 2012. Geenex works with landowners, communities, and industry partners to create projects that deliver reliable power supply resources and lasting economic benefits. With a development pipeline spanning multiple states, Geenex brings private investment, long-term tax revenue, and job creation to communities while supporting America’s growing demand for reliable, domestically produced energy.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Geenex, a leader in early-stage energy site development across the PJM region, today announced the company is expanding into nuclear development, focusing on advanced, small modular reactor sites. This strategic move positions Geenex to provide the firm, carbon‑free capacity the nation increasingly requires, expanding a balanced portfolio that supports a more resilient energy system.

For more than a decade, Geenex has accelerated the deployment of utility-scale solar and storage projects through expert siting and community-focused development. As electricity demand continues to accelerate, Geenex is expanding its portfolio to ensure long-term, firm energy solutions are available to meet the moment.

“Geenex is committed to advancing the power solutions needed to meet the country’s accelerating electricity demand. With advanced nuclear reactor technology reaching commercial readiness and regulators modernizing permitting processes, this is the moment for Geenex to also apply our siting and development expertise to one of the most critical energy resources of the next century,” said Emily Williams, Chief Executive Officer for Geenex. “Advanced nuclear offers the firm, long-duration capacity required to underpin America’s future.”

Geenex’s advanced nuclear development efforts will prioritize:

  • Safety as the foundation: Partnering with best-in-class reactor technologies with advanced operational safeguards
  • Environmental protection: Rigorous standards for water use, waste handling, and land stewardship
  • Strong local partnerships: Transparent engagement with communities, regulators, and public safety officials
  • Interconnection Siting: Targeting locations with low IX costs, available capacity and tight alignment with energy demand location forecasts
  • Land Siting: Access to critical infrastructure and site sizes that support the facility and allow for adequate buffer zones
  • Local and state policy engagement: Streamlined permitting paths with the NRC, state and local leaders

Geenex continues the development of multiple solar and energy storage assets across the PJM region while also advancing new nuclear energy project opportunities. Additional details on specific project locations and stakeholder partnerships will be announced as development activities progress.

About Geenex

Geenex is a leading early-stage developer of utility-scale solar, battery storage and advanced nuclear energy projects. By focusing on strategic site selection, strong community partnerships, and environmentally responsible design, Geenex has filed more than 12GW of energy projects in PJM since 2012. Geenex works with landowners, communities, and industry partners to create projects that deliver reliable power supply resources and lasting economic benefits. With a development pipeline spanning multiple states, Geenex brings private investment, long-term tax revenue, and job creation to communities while supporting America’s growing demand for reliable, domestically produced energy.

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MALÉ, Maldives, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of the Republic of Maldives, and Huawei have launched a new initiative to modernize the management of South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). By deploying foundational field-monitoring technology and real- time communication tools, the Tech4Nature project aims to safeguard the iconic whale shark population while balancing the socio-economic pressures of a world-class tourism destination. 

As the Maldives’ largest marine protected area and a globally significant year-round aggregation site for whale sharks (Rhinocondon typus), SAMPA attracts thousands of visitors annuallyIts vast extent and multiple access points present a significant logistical challenge for traditional monitoring approaches. The Tech4Nature project addresses these gaps by providing rangers with a suite of digital observation and reporting equipment. 

By strengthening on-the-ground data collection and communication, these tools enable more efficient patrols, facilitate the tracking of tourism-species interactions, and provide a robust data-driven framework to support SAMPA’s journey towards the IUCN Green List. This essential upgrade in on-site capability will ensure conservation efforts are both measurable and transparent, while supporting the local livelihoods that depend on a healthy marine ecosystem. 

The Maldives project contributes to the wider Tech4Nature partnership, a global initiative launched in 2020 and co-led by IUCN and Huawei under Huawei’s TECH4ALL digital inclusion program. Aligned with the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas Standard, Tech4Nature demonstrates how technology can drive effective and equitable conservation. The project was officially launched at the high-level closing ceremony of the Maldives Protected and Conserved Areas Forum 2026.

As the first Tech4Nature initiative in the Maldives, the SAMPA project forms part of broader global efforts co-led by IUCN and Huawei to scale up the use of digital solutions in nature conservation. In SAMPA, the project aims to strengthen the balance between tourism and conservation by improving visitor management, enhancing compliance, and supporting science-based decision-making.

Throughout the project, SAMPA’s dedicated team of rangers will be supplied with essential monitoring and communication equipment to strengthen patrols and on-site enforcement. This will allow rangers to respond promptly to unsafe or non-compliant activities, improve visitor safety, and reduce harmful interactions with whale sharks. Enhanced monitoring will also increase overall compliance with protected area regulations and promote more sustainable tourism practices that align with SAMPA’s management and conservation goals. 

“Effective conservation starts with equipping rangers with essential tools for ongoing field monitoring. This lays the necessary foundation for better ecosystem management and governance. It is a pragmatic first step to bridge immediate operational gaps while applying the IUCN Green List Standard, ensuring SAMPA sustains its unique biodiversity and the local livelihoods that depend on it,” said Dr Dindo Campilan, IUCN Regional Director for Asia and Hub Director for Oceania.

In parallel with field implementation, the project will support training for SAMPA rangers on the IUCN Green List Standard, the globally recognized benchmark for effective, equitable, and well-managed protected and conserved areas. A baseline Green List site assessment will be conducted for SAMPA, providing a structured framework to identify strengths, gaps, and priority actions for improved management. 

“The government remains, as always, committed to advancing conservation and strengthening the institutional and governance mechanisms for the management of protected and conserved areas. It is important that we all work together toward this goal with a common vision and shared responsibility,” said Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism and Environment.

“As the successful outcomes of Tech4Nature projects since 2020 have shown, innovative technology solutions can help to better understand and mitigate threats to biodiversity and the ecosystems it inhabits, including marine ecosystems,” said Zhang Jinze, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Sri Lanka. “Alongside technology, a key approach of the Tech4Nature global partnership is the involvement of local partners and communities in project planning and implementation to ensure solution sustainability.”

To date, the initiative has supported 11 flagship and satellite projects across multiple countries worldwide, delivering tailored digital solutions for a range of conservation challenges, from coral reef monitoring to wildlife protection and ecosystem restoration.

About us: 

Huawei: Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. It has approximately 208,000 employees and operates in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Huawei is committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world. 

IUCN is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organisations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,500 Member organisations and the input of more than 17,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.  

Ministry of Tourism and Environment: Ministry of Tourism and Environment is mandated to oversee the policy formulation and implementation related to the tourism, environment, climate change, water and sanitation, waste management, energy, and climate change sectors. Affiliated agencies to the Ministry include the Environment Regulatory Authority, Utility Regulatory Authority, Maldives Meteorological Service, and Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve Office. 

 

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