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The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will… Read More
Since Concordia’s founding in 2011, conversations on the creation of cross-sector solutions to advance environmental sustainability have taken center stage. Concordia continues to advocate for public-private sector cooperation in an inclusive green transition, having collaborated with organizations including the Environmental Defense Fund, Zayed Sustainability Prize, Conservation International, CrossBoundary Group, TC Energy, and BHP; working to… Read More
This year, Concordia hosted its 2024 Europe Summit in Portugal’s vibrant city of Porto. The historic and stunning Palácio do Freixo served as the venue for this two-day event, which utilized the Concordia Concilium format to facilitate high-level, closed door discussions among government and business leaders on three critical themes: The Energy Transition; Economic Growth… Read More
It’s our pleasure to share the 2024 Concordia Europe Summit Report, centered around three themes: The Energy Transition; Economic Growth & Competitiveness; and, Cooperation, Peace & Security. Taking place this May in Porto, Portugal, the 2024 Concordia Europe Summit convened an intimate group of decision-makers from across the world for a set of high-level, interactive,… Read More
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, July 16, 2024 – In a landmark announcement during the 2024 Concordia Amazonas Summit last week, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed plans to double Guyana’s protected areas, currently covering around 8.4% of the country’s landmass, within 18 months. The announcement was made during the opening dinner of the Summit at the president’s… Read More
The Guiana Shield, an essential biodiversity hotspot spanning six countries in Latin America, plays a pivotal role in our planet’s ecological framework. This region is home to approximately 18% of the world’s freshwater resources and hosts an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna. It encompasses 13,000 vascular plant species, 1,000 species of birds and freshwater… Read More
Concordia’s Board of Directors has announced Director Committee Assignments as well as the formation of two new Committees: Budget & Investment and Nominating & Governance. The Audit Committee, chaired by Adriana Henriquez, consists of Nicholas Logothetis, Regina Sheridan, Tatiana Torres, and KJ Wang, and is responsible for reviewing financial results, audit results, and internal controls,… Read More
Marking a significant development in the growth of the Leadership Council, Concordia is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherrie Westin, President & Interim CEO of Sesame Workshop, as its latest member. “Sherrie has been deeply involved in Concordia for a number of years now, both in her individual role as Senior Advisor and through… Read More
At the 2024 Americas Summit, Concordia announced a partnership with CrossBoundary Group’s Fund for Nature (FFN). The announcement was made publicly during the session Expanding Access to Capital for Nature-Based Carbon Projects featuring H.E. Iván Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia and Chair of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative, Kate Wharton, Managing Director and… Read More
Concordia is pleased to announce eMerge Americas as a Core Programming Partner for the 2024 Americas Summit. “It’s a real honor to partner with eMerge Americas. eMerge’s mission, rooted in fostering a community of entrepreneurs and exploring the role of technology in the world, resonates clearly with Concordia’s. We’re pleased to be collaborating with eMerge… Read More
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