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Isle of Man Government Contemplates Clean Technology Research and Development Hub
Partners with UbrainTV to launch feasibility study into Clean Tech Centre featuring leading Japanese technology
24th Nov, 2011
The Isle of Man is taking concrete steps to become a leading technology hub in the Clean Tech industry. On Friday 11th November 2011, the Manx Government and the Manx Electricity Authority met with UbrainTV to launch a feasibility study into developing an Eco Centre on the island. The study will focus on the potential of the two leading Japanese technologies to win the UbrainTV Energy Tech Awards 2011 on 10th October 2011, Revo International and Micro Energy, both renewable biofuel producers.
The size of the island favours collaboration on small scale technology hubs. The Manx Government has successfully established other technology hubs such as in the aerospace industry, in which small specialised components are made.
The feasibility study, due in March 2012, will investigate the availability of suitable sources of biomass for both biofuel producers, as well as job creation, the demand for financial services and other benefits.
Dr. Yuzuru Ashida, Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University will chair the feasibility study committee. The Isle of Man's Department of Economic Development, Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and Department of Transport will all be represented on the committee, as will the Manx Electricity Authority.
UbrainTV MD, Kenji Nagoshi will also sit on the committee. Speaking about the future of the project Kenji said:
'We held the successful inaugural Energy Tech Awards ceremony in the Isle of Man, partnering with the Isle of Man Government and Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce. Our experience in working together has been very good. Now we are looking at future collaborations and ways of realising the full potential of this unique relationship. We hope the Clean Tech Centre is established in the Isle of Man and we look forward to introducing new leading clean technology to the Island for the benefit of local communities.'
Minister for Economic Development, John Shimmin commented:
"This latest development in the Isle of Man's continued collaboration with UBrain TV highlights the Governments commitment to supporting and growing the Island's Clean Tech sector. By hosting award winning technologies, the Isle of Man would be continuing to play an important role in encouraging new initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable future."
Dr Ken Milne, Senior Manager for Energy Policy, added:
'We are very excited about the possibility of establishing the Isle of Man as the first Clean Tech Centre for UBrain TV award winners. The Island is a world class centre for Clean Tech business and provides the ideal location for leading technologies to showcase their work. This latest collaboration would allow both the award winners and the Isle of Man the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities to businesses from around the world. We look forward to maintaining our partnership and continuing to work with UBrain TV.'
The Eco Centre will favour the integration of the clean technologies on site.
Related Link: http://www.gov.im/lib/news/ded/isleofmanestabli.xml
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Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC): Religious Leaders Pledge to Make Pilgrimage Green
UbrainTV covers launch of Green Pilgrimage Network as ARC's official media partner
4th Nov, 2011
Religions have a strong influence on the behaviour of individuals and communities in a way that policy makers, scientific advice and charities do not. This was recognized by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 25 years ago.
In an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the occasion organized by Martin Palmer, Secretary-General of ARC on behalf of HRH Prince Philip, that launched the 'religions for conservation movement' and also to mark the 50th anniversary of the WWF, leaders of eleven faith groups came together to pledge to make pilgrimage to selected sacred sites green.
UbrainTV was invited as ARC's official media partner.
From 31st October - 3rd November 2011, over 150 delegates came together in Assisi, Italy to formally and publicly mark their commitments and share their work. The 'religions for conservation movement' was recently described as "potentially the biggest civil society movement on climate change in history" (UN Assistant-Secretary General, Olav Kjorven in Windsor, 2009).
Pilgrimage is collectively the largest movement of people on Earth and so the direct environmental impact is potentially very large, and the potential for lasting changes to the behaviour of the faithful is also promising.
The event was attended by HRH Princess Michael who stood in for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who could not be present due to illness and hosted by the Franciscans in the historical setting of Assisi, home to St. Francis of Assisi, Catholic Saint of Ecology; the same place where the original event occurred 25 years ago. UbrainTV's Chief Correspondent Nobuko Kashiwagi also a master of 'Nihonbuyo' (a Japanese traditional dance), performed for the assembly.
UbrainTV attended as ARC's official media partners and interviewed leaders of the Baha'i, Buddhist, Catholic, Coptic Orthodox, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Taoist faith traditions as well as staff of ARC, WWF, charities and ICLEI, the association of local governments for sustainability. More interviews are to follow. Interviews with delegates, lectures and other content will be updated periodically and can be found on ARC's channel at:
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Isle of Man Government set to attract Japanese clean technology
The Government co-hosts UbrainTV Energy Tech Awards 2011
11th Oct, 2011
The Isle of Man Government is moving towards becoming a leading hub for clean technology. In this effort, it has partnered with UbrainTV to host the UbrainTV Energy Tech Awards 2011 which took place on 10th October 2011. The Awards recognize cutting edge clean technology with the aim of developing a low-carbon economy. The winners this year were both from Japan.
Revo International won the first Green Futures Award for its commercialized technology able to transform used cooking oil into biofuel and Micro Energy and Naka Municipal Government were awarded the first Green Project Award for its cutting edge process of turning a wide variety of biomass into a variety of biofuels.
At a reception hosting guests for the event from England, the Netherlands, Japan and the Isle of Man, Adam Wood, Lieutenant Governor, Isle of Man said"It's about clean technology and the opportunities, not only in the grand scheme of things, as I was discussing... but also those opportunities that this event will maybe spark off in launching the cutting edge technology that's developed in Japan into the broader European market." He continued, "It's great that UbrainTV has chosen, on this impressive day of its first anniversary to hold these Awards here on the Isle of Man, but it's not just about today. I think this is about the future, about the future of technology but also about the future in investment and in economy."
Steve McGowan, Chairman of business services firm SMP Partners used his speech at the Awards ceremony to thank UbrainTV's Managing Director for having faith in the Isle of Man."Up until a few months ago UbrainTV, Kenji and his team were taking everything you see tonight, and what I hope won't happen in the future, to Jersey," said Mr McGowan. "And amongst ourselves the Manx Government and other Manx firms we have convinced Kenji and his team to really focus on the Isle of Man, so Kenji thank you for your belief in the Isle of Man and I hope we can repay that belief with excellent services from all industries and sectors, both the private sector and of course, the Government."
The UbrainTV 1st Anniversary Conference also marked the occasion, which took place one year to the day that UbrainTV established itself in London. Lectures were given by Dr. Yuzuru Ashida, Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University, Richard Snell, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering as well as the two award winners.
UbrainTV aims to bring the UK and Japan closer together in collaboration on clean technology and has expressed its interest in repeating the event next year.
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Japan Charity site launch
29th April, 2011
UbrainTV has embarked on our response to the recent disaster in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
We are creating a Japan Charity site specifically for our activities to support this cause.
As we are focusing on this area, we have decided to review our expansion plan.
Membership pre-registration is open here.
Our Japan Charity site will be ready in the next couple of days.
Thank you
United Brain Networks Ltd
Managing Director
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UbrainTV reveals a radical expansion plan
22nd Feb, 2011
London - United Brain Networks Ltd has announced a plan to radically expand its UbrainTV.com from 29th April 2011. The renewed Web TV site will bring new dimensions to the service including full-fledged live news programmes, social network based on UbrainTV's unique engine as well as an enhanced business news section. Please look at the membership section for more details.
United Brain Networks Managing Director Kenji Nagoshi says: "I'm pleased to tell our viewers that they can expect a lot more experience and information from UbrainTV soon. We are currently working with our partners to bring this to them." |
United Brain Networks listed in Think London's 100 Companies to Watch
9th Feb, 2011
 London - United Brain Networks is listed in 'Think London's 100 Companies to Watch' announced at Think London's International Business Reception hosted by The Savoy.
United Brain Networks was selected as one of the 'Niche and Nimble' companies that Think London considers to be highly specialised and are "succeeding through opportune, targeted and speedy expansion into new markets world-wide."
Michael Charlton, Think London Chief Executive commented: "While we've helped thousands of companies over the years, we think that these 100 organisations deserve particular recognition in our first 'Think London 100 Companies to Watch'. In our opinion, they are revolutionising the way things are done in the city and will help shape the capital's economy for years to come."
Kenji Nagoshi, United Brain Networks Managing Director said: "It is such an honour to be included with this exclusive club of international flagships, forward thinking innovators and value creators. We have been extremely impressed working with Think London, who have helped smooth our expansion into the London market."
Think London 100 Companies to Watch
http://www.thinklondon.com/media_centre/content/Jan_-_March_2011/The_Think_London_100_Companies_to_Watch.html |
Alliance of Religions and Conservation signs MOU with United Brain Networks
1st Jan, 2011
 London - Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) and United Brain Networks Ltd.(UBN) took a step toward strengthening their cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The MOU outlines the plan for cooperation where the two organisations can explore opportunities to reach out both religious and secular groups on environmental issues.
UBN Managing Director Kenji Nagoshi visited Bath to meet ARC Secretary General Martin Palmer to discuss collaboration opportunities and to sign the MOU.
The plan includes the use of the ubraintv.com Web TV platform that UBN develops and operates for the delivery of ARC announcements and stories. Through the cooperation with ARC, UBN will be able to report on issues and opportunities for religious groups in the area of conservation.
"We recognise the importance of including religious leaders and activists on our Web TV as integral part of our holistic approach to energy and the environment," Nagoshi said.
"Our cooperation with ARC will enable us to report how world's faiths are tackling the environmental challenges and are trying to conserve nature for future generations in partnership with secular groups such as the UN. We can offer ARC a powerful set of communication tools."
Today UBN launched the ARC Channel on ubraintv.com - dedicated programming to support ARC as part of this partnership.
Related Links
ARC website features
Read what ARC has to say about this collaboration here and about New Year's Message here.
ARC Channel
http://www.ubraintv.com/arcchannel.php
The Alliance of Religions and Conservation
(ARC) is a secular body that helps the major religions of the world to develop their own environmental programmes, based on their own core teachings, beliefs and practices. ARC helps the religions link with key environmental organisations - creating powerful alliances between faith communities and conservation groups. ARC was founded in 1995 by HRH Prince Philip and now works with 11 major faiths through the key traditions within each faith.
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