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Featuring Kes the Band, Voice, Pumpa, Romain Virgo, Adam O, Morgan Heritage, and D’Yani, the Crucian Christmas Festival Village celebrates the rich diversity of Caribbean culture.

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals, announces the updated schedule and Village lineup for the 2025-2026 Crucian Christmas Festival. Set to kick off December 27, the week-long celebration welcomes locals, diaspora, and visitors alike to experience the island’s unique and diverse culture, honoring tradition while enhancing the festival experience.

At daybreak on Wednesday, December 31, J’ouvert morning will fill the streets with revelry before culminating near the Buddhoe Park, where a colorful Food Fair will showcase the island’s authentic flavors and culinary heritage.

“The Crucian Christmas Festival continues to be one of our most cherished cultural celebrations,” said Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner-Nominee of Tourism. “This year’s lineup brings together the best of local talent, regional stars, and international performers, giving visitors and locals alike an unforgettable celebration of our culture, music, and community.”

The Festival Village, honoring St. Croix-based calypso group Xpress Band, will feature a dynamic mix of international and regional performers, including Voice, Nadia Batson, Romain Virgo, Morgan Heritage, and D’Yani. Homegrown stars who are making waves across the industry will return to take the stage, including Nikki Brooks, Adam O, and Pumpa.

A special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Unkle Sasso, legendary Virgin Islands Bass Rhythm and Melody artist, will take place during the annual Soca Monarch competition on Monday, December 29, celebrating his enduring influence on Virgin Islands music.

Following the Adults Parade on Saturday, January 3, international soca superstar Kes the Band will close out the Festival Village with a high-energy performance featuring hits like Hello, Cocoa Tea, Wotless, and Savannah Grass.

Alvin Burke Jr., Assistant Director of Festivals, added: “We are thrilled to offer an updated schedule that honors our traditions while ensuring the safety of all festivalgoers through coordination with our partners at the Virgin Islands Police Department. From sunrise J’ouvert to the closing concert with Kes the Band, every event is designed to showcase the vibrant energy and talent of St. Croix.”

The Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals invites all to join the festivities, celebrate the islands’ rich cultural legacy, and experience firsthand why the Crucian Christmas Festival remains a cornerstone of Virgin Islands heritage.

For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands and its offerings, please visit: https://www.visitusvi.com/

About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).  

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heinemann today announced that California Math Expressions has officially been approved by the California BOE for adoption in K-6 classrooms across the state.

Math Expressions is a student-powered, research proven approach to math instruction. Fully aligned with state standards and the California Mathematics Framework’s Big Ideas, California Math Expressions helps students make sense of math, deepen their understanding and confidently solve real-world problems through meaningful, connected learning.

Backed by a decade of research funded by the National Science Foundation on how to effectively teach students math from an early age, California Math Expressions was developed by Dr. Karen Fuson, Professor Emerita of Learning Sciences and the School of Education and Social Policy, as well as the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University. Dr. Fuson’s research is highly regarded in the field of elementary mathematics and explores how students build on and use conceptual supports for a balanced inquiry path to mastery.

“Math Expressions has always been deeply aligned with the California Mathematics Framework, using a student-centered approach to learning that helps students enhance their numerical reasoning skills and continually function as conceptual thinkers,” said Maggie DeMont, general manager of Heinemann. “Heinemann is delighted that the California BOE has approved California Math Expressions for K-6 classrooms, making this truly transformative approach to math instruction accessible to teachers and students across the state.”

For more information about California Math Expressions, please visit: https://www.heinemann.com/mathexpressions/california/

About Heinemann

Heinemann is a leading provider of professional resources and educational services for educators, kindergarten through college. Heinemann supports the professionalism of teachers as they help children become literate, compassionate, engaged citizens of the world. Heinemann authors are exemplary educators eager to support the practice of other teachers through professional books and explicit teaching materials, streaming videos, podcasts and blogs, as well as professional learning experiences, both live and online. Heinemann is dedicated to teachers and the modernization of the teaching profession. Visit Heinemann.com to learn more.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Unlikely Collaborators will host a Spark Salon featuring grief experts Brennan Wood & Dr. Donna L. Schuurman on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. PT / 10:00 p.m. ET. In What Loss and Grief Teach Us About Life, Wood and Schuurman invite audiences into the often-invisible narratives of kids who are grieving, how they make sense of loss, what they internalize, and the stories they carry forward. Together, they’ll explore the power of witnessing grief, in ourselves and others, without trying to fix it, how presence itself can be healing, and what it means to be truly “grief-informed.” Drawing from personal experience and decades of leadership in the field, the speakers will share practical reflections and hard-earned wisdom on how grief, when named and honored, can expand our understanding of resilience, empathy, and the human experience.

The Spark Salon will be held in person at Unlikely Collaborators’ Santa Monica headquarters and livestreamed online. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for a reception. The program begins promptly at 7:00 p.m., followed by a book signing and reception at 8:00 p.m. In-person attendees will receive a complimentary copy of A Kids Book About Grief by Brennan Wood or Never the Same: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Parent by Dr. Donna L. Schuurman.

This Spark Salon is both a community gathering and a thought-provoking conversation that illuminates how grief can transform how we see ourselves and the world, shaping identity, meaning, and connection in profound ways.

Admission is complimentary through Unlikely Collaborators’ support, but registration is required.

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Event Details

What: Spark Salon – What Loss and Grief Teach Us About Life with Brennan Wood & Dr. Donna L. Schuurman
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | Doors open 6:00 p.m., Program 7:00 p.m. PT
Where: Unlikely Collaborators Headquarters, Santa Monica, CA + livestream
Cost: Free (registration required)

About Brennan Wood & Dr. Donna L. Schuurman

Brennan Wood walked through the doors of Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families in 1987, when her mother, Doris, had died just three days after her 12th birthday. Her journey came full circle when she became Dougy Center’s Executive Director in 2015, after serving in a variety of roles since 2004. Brennan is the author of A Kids Book About Grief and delivered the TEDxPortland Talk “Grief is to Feel, Not Fix.” She serves on the National Advisory Council for The Children’s Collaborative and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief. Her leadership has been recognized with the 2020 Light-a-Fire Award for Extraordinary Executive Director and a 2022 Women of Influence Award. As someone who experienced grief as a child, Brennan knows firsthand the importance of a supportive community. She has dedicated her career to ensuring that other children and families who are grieving have the same opportunities for connection and care that she did. She is committed to building a more grief-informed world, where loss is acknowledged as a natural, normal part of the human experience. Brennan honors her mother’s legacy of making every day a celebration.

Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT, is the Senior Director of Advocacy & Education at Dougy Center. Dr. Schuurman was the Executive Director of Dougy Center from 1991 to 2015. She is an internationally recognized authority on grief and bereaved children, teens, and families, and the author of Never the Same: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Parent (St. Martin’s Press, 2003), among other publications. Dr. Schuurman has written extensively on topics related to children who are grieving. Her articles and contributions have appeared in scholarly journals and textbooks, and she has been interviewed as an expert on the subject by Redbook, The New York Times, SmartMoney, USA Today, and many other consumer publications. She has worked directly with families and communities impacted by large-scale tragedies and natural disasters including the Oklahoma City bombing (1995), Japan’s Great Hanshin Earthquake (1995), the 9/11 attacks, the Tohoku Earthquake (2011), and the Sandy Hook school shootings (2012).

About Spark Salons

Spark Salons are a signature program of Unlikely Collaborators, the nonprofit founded by Elizabeth R. Koch. These gatherings bring together grantees, researchers, artists, and collaborators for conversations that challenge perspectives and deepen connections. Past speakers have included illusionist Harris III, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, nutrition therapist Kim Shapira, MS, RD, mythologist John Bucher, Harvard Business School professor and author Michael Norton, PhD, visionary violinist Vijay Gupta, chef and entrepreneur Ellen Bennett, artist Candy Chang, and digital workplace expert and author Alexandra Samuel, PhD.

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About Unlikely Collaborators

Unlikely Collaborators
is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people see themselves and the world more clearly. Founded by Elizabeth R. Koch, the organization is built on the Perception Box™ framework, which explores how our unconscious lens shaped by our experiences, beliefs, fears, and identities affects the way we interpret the world. By becoming aware of our Perception Box, we can take the first step toward real change.

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Xulon Press presents a fascinating timely teaching for Christians seeking the Truth and a deeper life in Christ, and anyone that has abandoned the Church.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Author Chibuzo N. A. Uruakpa provides readers with a critical message for devout Christians, atheists, or those that walked away from the church in The Twelve Pillars of the Church ($59.49, paperback, 9798868520501; $9.99, e-book, 9798868520518).

Dr. Uruakpa’s book explores the indestructibility of the church through reposing on the Twelve Pillars. The author thoughtfully makes the case for the Church as being the only safe place when end time comes, challenging readers to use the tools provided to diligently search for and belong to a Bible-believing church before it’s too late. Dr. Uruakpa explains how the Church, founded upon the edict of indestructibility, has withstood untold onslaught of “the gates of hell” for over its 2,000 years of existence, and still going strong in this 21st century. He wants all believers and non-believers to fully understand that the Church is primed to continue to prosper till the end of time, when Jesus will return to receive it to Himself. Readers will appreciate how this thought-provoking topic is refreshingly presented through an easy-to-read style and language.

When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Dr. Uruakpa said, “The frightening reality of abandoned churches, including cathedrals, was the catalyst for an in-depth study of tortuous history of the Church. What exactly did Jesus mean when He declared the indestructibility of His Church, while there were so many local churches in ruin all over the place? Moreover, what is the destiny of believers with churches large and small closing their doors? Isn’t rampant apostacy capable of totally wiping out the Church? These were the burning questions that ignited my interest in the study that led to the publication of this book.”

Chibuzo N. A. Uruakpa teaches French in the World Languages Department of Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City. Prior to ECFS, he was an Assistant Professor of French at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, and has also taught at Oakwood Friends School and Vassar College, both in Poughkeepsie, New York; Brooklyn College and Lehman College of The City University of New York; and the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Uruakpa holds a doctorate degree in French and Francophone literature from the Graduate Center of The City University of New York and has master’s degrees in French Stylistics, Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries French literature, and Bilingual translation and interpretation. Dr. Uruakpa is the author of The Position of the Adopted Child of God and serves as a Sunday School Teacher, member of the Leadership Team, and chair of the Deacons’ Ministry at Bronx Baptist Church in New York. He lives in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester, New York, with his wife, Vivienne, and two daughters. Dr. Uruakpa is an avid reader and teacher of Christian scholars and hymnody. He loves classical music, choral singing and soccer.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date. The Twelve Pillars of the Church is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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• Second-generation Telluride becomes Kia’s flagship gas-powered SUV, setting a new benchmark for the brand’s design and ambition
• Telluride blends Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy with its own signature design DNA
• Global debut set for 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Kia turned the page to the next chapter of its iconic design narrative with an exclusive look at the reimagined 2027 Kia Telluride. Since its debut six years ago, the Telluride midsize SUV has become a defining success for the brand, lauded for its balance of refined luxury and rugged capability. This deft combination helped Telluride redefine family adventure with inspirational style, resort-level comfort and an unmatched on-road experience. 

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The challenge for the second-generation Telluride wasn’t to reinvent, but to evolve. For Kia’s design team, the goal was clear: preserve the essence and design DNA that made the original such a standout in its segment, while elevating its presence and sophistication. This wasn’t a blank slate. They were building on a legacy.

The result is an all-new Telluride that’s bigger, bolder, and still proudly boxy. Now 2.3 inches longer overall, with a wheelbase stretched by nearly three inches and a height increase of one inch, it’s a confident evolution that stays true to its roots while embracing a more modern edge. Guided by Kia’s global Opposites United design philosophy, the Telluride blends strength with elegance, toughness with sophistication, and innovation with restraint. It makes the statement that sequels can unabashedly transcend the original.

The all-new 2027 Telluride will make its official world debut later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show with a wide breadth of trim levels including the X-Pro trim. The second-generation SUV is expected to arrive in showrooms during the first quarter of 2026.

Unexpected Pairings with the Opposites United Philosophy

Since 2021, Kia’s Opposites United philosophy has been the guiding principle for the brand’s design language. In Telluride, this approach comes to life through the interplay of contrasts where sharp angles meet smooth curves and rugged durability blends with refined sophistication.

“With Telluride, it was a matter of being tailored and restrained – dare I say, anti-design,” said Tom Kearns, VP and Senior Chief Designer, Kia Design Center America. “With that approach, it was about capturing strength and luxury, tradition and modernness, into a single expression. That’s what Opposites United enabled us to do.”

Exterior Design – Dreamer’s Companion

Inspired by the untamed beauty of its namesake Colorado town, the Telluride’s chiseled exterior design captures the spirit of the Rocky Mountains, with every angle and surface crafted to convey strength, security, and confidence. The front end sets an unmistakable tone: bold, robust, and ready for anything. A broad hood with clean, straight lines establishes a powerful stance, while vertical headlamps frame the high-gloss grille, giving the SUV an assertive yet sophisticated face. Precision grille patterns and advanced lighting signatures create a high-tech, futuristic impression that feels at home on city streets as it does at a mountain lodge.

Fluid body contours lend an elegant shape to the side profile, while aggressively defined triangular creases in the fenders resemble the chiseled facets of a diamond. Upward-flowing character lines give the impression of lifting the vehicle, emphasizing the SUV’s proud, athletic stance. Floating wheel cladding adds refinement while also insulating against the elements, and the tapered roofline contributes dynamic flow while preserving interior room. Breaking convention, sculpted notches in the wheel wells are a smart and deliberate interruption – a confident design detail that catches the eye and is poised to become another signature of the Telluride’s identity. Flush door handles, as offered on the Kia EV6 and EV9 models, lend to a clean and modern appearance.

At the rear, a rising beltline meets broad fender surfaces to give the vehicle a planted, powerful presence, while the sculpted bumper suggests the SUV’s trail-ready narrative.

X Factor

The Telluride X-Pro embraces a darker, more commanding character. Staying true to the design language of Kia’s X-series, these variants wear blacked-out wheel arches, side mirrors, beltline trim, and D-pillars. Raised roof rails reinforce an adventurous profile, ready to carry the gear that takes you off the grid. Up front, a bold mesh-type grille is paired with a squared-off lower black bumper, delivering a look that feels equal parts tactical and aggressive. The X-Pro pushes beyond the aesthetic with all-terrain tires and 9.1 inches of ground clearance, eager to go where the pavement ends. And for those moments when form truly meets function, the X-Pro adds standard front and rear recovery hooks, a subtle detail that tells a story of readiness for whatever lies ahead.

Art of Illumination

While sculpted lines and bold proportions set the foundation of the new Telluride, its unique lighting brings it to life.

“The original Telluride has these instantly recognizable vertical bar tail lamps.  In the second generation, we reinforced this strong light signature by applying it to the front as well,” said Kurt Kahl, Chief Designer, Kia Design Center America. “The twin LED vertical strips that frame the grille and sharpen the Telluride’s face feature Kia’s Star Map lighting graphic. The amber-hued DRL lighting returns with this sleeker, more modern expression. Their crisp geometry not only modernizes the SUV but also provides a beacon-like quality, recalling trail markers that guide the way through changing terrain. At the rear, the tail lamps adopt an architectural character. Body color separates the twin light bars, accentuating their graphic clarity. Overall, the front and rear lights appear flush and precise, evoking the high-tech illumination of a digital display screen. The lighting signature evolved, but the essence stayed. It’s still geometric, vertical, clean and unmistakably Telluride.”

Unique to the Telluride X-Pro, the new Ground Lighting feature enhances both form and function. Soft light projects from the rearview mirrors, beneath the rear doors, and from the rear bumper, illuminating the surrounding area of the vehicle. Additional lighting from the raised tailgate assists with tasks like tire changes or cargo access in low-light conditions. It’s a design detail that goes beyond aesthetics, offering real-world utility while accentuating the SUV’s commanding silhouette. When the front doors open, puddle lamps illuminate ‘Telluride’ on the ground beneath. Further defining the Telluride’s bold identity are wheels (available in 18- , 20- and 21-inches) with contrasting finishes and D-shaped patterns that create a balance of sophistication and strength. For the X series, the blacked-out wheels have thicker spokes to project confidence and capability.

Interior – A Tech Sanctuary

Inside the new Telluride, design becomes experience. Inspired by the vision of a boundless sanctuary, where urban living meets the natural world, the cabin invites passengers into a space that feels both expansive and intimate.

A wide, horizontal layout conveys a sense of grandeur, while a bold wraparound design offers a sense of enclosure. Flowing surfaces echo natural contours, while wood-like textures add warmth and an organic feel. Real metal accents emphasize precision and width, while sturdy grab handles signal rugged intent.

Subtle lighting beneath the center console casts a soft glow that enhances calm and reinforces the cabin’s premium feel. In the rear, the passenger console transforms into a functional table while available mesh headrests in the first and second rows combine a modern look with everyday comfort. Even utility is redefined, with the reconfigurable cargo area featuring a folding luggage table with integrated ruler markings and a removable partition, a nod to outdoor adventure that merges form with function.

Thanks to its increased overall length and height, the 2027 Telluride offers improved interior packaging with enhanced access for easier entry and exit into the second and third rows. Taller dimensions also contribute to increased headroom (up to half an inch more in models equipped with sunroofs) enhancing comfort without compromising the Telluride’s bold proportions.

At the core of the interior’s Color, Materials and Finish (CMF) story is a single concept: Grandioso. Defined by a magnificent yet restrained elegance, the cabin draws from the world of luxury interiors with rich hues and tactile details. Colorways like Deep Navy with Tuscan Umber create a bold duality, while an all-new Blackberry – a rich purple hue –paired with Sand Beige delivers a surprising harmony that’s sophisticated, daring, and distinctly flagship. For the X models, the interior color palette becomes more grounded with all-black, deep khaki, or saddle brown tones that feel both durable and refined. Texture plays a key role, with seating surfaces detailed in a variety of embossed lines, diagonal flourishes, and V-shaped motifs that add depth.

The same attention to color and finish extends to the Telluride’s exterior, where new paint options like Black Jade Green and Terrain Brown (available in both glossy and matte finishes) join a broader palette of ten colors. Each shade reflects the Telluride’s confidence and versatility: bold enough for the trail, refined enough for the showroom.

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 2024. 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 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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BYLINE ARTICLE FOR COP30

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Malaysia is not simply setting goals; it is actively translating its ambition into reality. Following the introduction of the Malaysia Pavilion theme, ‘Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked,’ at the recent International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2025), we have cemented our commitment in the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach when it comes to all thing’s climate. This effort goes beyond high-level declarations. It is focused on mobilising all sectors including industry, energy, communities and government, towards climate action. Ultimately, our aim is to drive tangible and transformative change that will enable Malaysia to achieve carbon neutrality and secure a sustainable and resilient economic future.

Over the past year, our focus has been on defining the ‘Shift for Sustainability’. This includes building foundational ecosystems like the National Climate Change Policy 2.0 (NCCP 2.0), NDC Roadmap and Action Plan, Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) and National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) which anchors our mission to balance the critical energy trilemma of security, affordability and sustainability. Beyond our local efforts, we also advanced regional efforts like the ASEAN Power Grid, which serves as the physical infrastructure that transforms our ambition into reality by facilitating cross-border renewable energy trade. These frameworks and policies were developed to help us transform our national targets into actionable blueprints.

Having successfully established these foundational pillars, Malaysia is now holistically prepared to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Through both local and international collaboration, we believe this action-oriented mission transcends geopolitics or trends. It is a matter of national responsibility and economic prudence, ensuring a secure and sustainable future for our people and nation.

Malaysia has long been committed to climate action. In line with its commitments under the Paris Agreement, through the latest update of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), NDC 3.0 which we submitted in October 2025, Malaysia strives to peak its emissions by 2030 and intends to achieve an absolute reduction of 15–30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (MtCO₂eq) by 2035 from the peak level. This commitment is bolstered by a range of mitigation actions that have advanced Malaysia’s progress toward its NDC targets.

Some notable initiatives include those related to renewable energy policies, energy efficiency improvements, rail-based public transport, biofuel adoption, waste recycling, and sustainable forestry management. Furthermore, Malaysia has set its sights on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, a visionary goal that calls for strong public-private collaboration and long-term policy clarity.  

The recent Budget 2026 reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to a greener and more resilient economy, with a stronger emphasis on energy transition, carbon regulation, and sustainable living to safeguard long-term security, affordability, and sustainability for the rakyat (all Malaysians). A key measure under this commitment is the planned introduction of a Carbon Tax, which serves as a critical carbon pricing instrument to incentivise the private sector and industry players to adopt low-carbon technologies, enhance energy efficiency, and integrate sustainability into their operations. Beyond supporting Malaysia’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Carbon Tax also positions domestic industries to remain competitive under emerging global carbon pricing regimes, particularly the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). More importantly, revenues generated through carbon pricing will be reinvested domestically, ensuring that the economic benefits are channelled towards national decarbonisation efforts, technological innovation, and capacity building for a sustainable and inclusive transition.

On the regional front, as the ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia continues to drive leadership in sustainability. Under the Chairmanship, Malaysia hosted the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18) and related meetings in Langkawi in early September emphasising the importance of climate change cooperation amidst pressing environmental challenges.

A core achievement of AMME-18 was ASEAN’s agreement on the ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change for COP30. The unified statement was endorsed by the ASEAN Environment Ministers and will be delivered at COP30, following its formal approval at the 47th ASEAN Summit on 26 October 2025. The joint statement not only serves as a critical opportunity for ASEAN to collectively influence global climate action but also articulates ASEAN’s common positions on key issues including climate finance, adaptation, loss and damage, technology transfer and implementation of the Paris Agreement.

During AMME-18, Malaysia also facilitated a dialogue between ASEAN Environment Ministers and the COP30 President Designate, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago. This engagement successfully aligned ASEAN’s priorities with Brazil’s “Amazon COP” vision, laying the groundwork for early coordination towards COP30 in Belém. As a result, we see ASEAN positioned as a united and influential voice in the global climate negotiations.

Building on this momentum, the Malaysia Pavilion at COP30 will serve as an extension of this regional collaboration, highlighting both Malaysia’s national climate initiatives and ASEAN’s collective commitment to sustainability under Malaysia’s Chairmanship. Through this platform, Malaysia aims to amplify the collective voice of Southeast Asian nations, anchored on the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR).

The Pavilion will also spotlight regional initiatives, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to domestic transformation and regional leadership, ensuring that the voices, vulnerabilities and innovations of Southeast Asian nations are effectively represented and supported on the global stage.

YB DATO’ SRI HUANG TIONG SII

DEPUTY MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OF MALAYSIA 

10 NOVEMBER 2025

 

 

 

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Event provides opportunities to connect and celebrate, while raising funds for the nonprofit’s programs.

FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Cowork Frederick Foundation announces its third annual holiday gala to take place at Steinhardt Brewing Company, December 10, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Anyone can attend, but the event was created for freelancers, small biz owners, and remote workers who might otherwise miss out on a holiday party. It provides opportunities for them to connect with others and celebrate, while raising funds for the Foundation’s programs such as the “Brain Boost” lunch & learn series, discounted headshots on “Headshot Day”, and “Rebel Rescue” a mentorship and assistance program for Cowork Frederick members facing a sudden loss of income.

In 2023, the Surgeon General declared an epidemic of loneliness – one that impacts individual’s health, happiness, and prosperity, as well as our society as a whole. Addressing that aligns closely with the Foundation’s mission. The idea for the event grew from an awareness the people the Cowork Frederick Foundation serves – freelancers, small biz owners, and remote workers – are among those who feel increasingly isolated because they often work alone.

Cowork Frederick Foundation partners with local businesses for the event. Sponsors (this year Steinhardt Brewing Co, BMC Accounting, and ACNB Bank, with more coming) and local businesses who donate gift cards and certifications for raffle prizes make the event possible.

Tickets include heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a drink, music, dancing, and two chances to win prizes valued from $100 to $500. Raffle packages like “Date Night” with a gift card to a downtown restaurant and tickets to a Weinberg Theater show or “Business Boost” with consultations with a local accountant, attorney, and marketing professional help raise funds for the Foundation while also raising awareness of the donating businesses. Nonprofit members of Cowork Frederick also have an opportunity to raise funds at the event.

Celebrate this holiday season with food, drink, music, and dancing. Make new connections. Enter a raffle to win prizes. All for a good cause.

About the Cowork Frederick Foundation
Founded in 2019, the Cowork Frederick Foundation (a 501(c)(3) EIN: 83-2534882) is the community-supported, non-profit arm of Cowork Frederick, Frederick’s first and longest-running independently-owned coworking space. The Foundation helps Frederick County freelancers, remote workers, and micro-business owners be more successful by creating ways for them to connect, learn, and build better businesses – and lives – together. In so doing, we support a vital part of a healthy, growing, fluid, free-market economy.

WE BELIEVE

• Collaboration and innovation are the keys to turning challenges into opportunities to improve our communities and our planet.
• Collaboration and innovation thrive in a free and open environment. We must break down walls to end isolation, see beyond status quo, cooperate more, and learn from each other.
• The way we work must become more autonomous and flexible, with people independently pursuing their craft, choosing when, where, how, and with whom they work.
• Together we can reshape our economy and society through social entrepreneurship and innovation.

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