Phase 3 study demonstrates benefits of the first influenza vaccine to combine three proven approaches to enhancing protection for older adults in a single vaccine.

MAIDENHEAD, United Kingdom, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CSL Seqirus, a business of CSL (ASX: CSL; USOTC: CSLLY), today announced publication of pivotal Phase 3 study results for its MF59^®-adjuvanted cell-based higher-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine (aQIVc) in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, marking an important milestone in the evolution of influenza prevention for older adults.¹

The publication follows approval of the trivalent formulation of aQIVc by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom earlier this year for adults aged 50 years and older.² The vaccine, marketed as AUJEMFLU^®, has also been approved by the European Commission for adults aged 50 years and above.

The peer-reviewed publication reports findings from a large-scale study of the first influenza vaccine to combine three proven approaches to enhancing protection in older adults: MF59^® adjuvant, cell-based manufacturing, and a higher dose formulation compared to standard influenza vaccines.^1,3

Each of these approaches has been used separately in influenza vaccines for many years and is supported by extensive clinical and real-world evidence. This publication provides the first large-scale evaluation of their combination within a single vaccine.^1,2

Influenza remains a significant public health challenge, causing substantial illness, hospitalisations and deaths each year despite widespread vaccination programmes.⁴ 

Older adults are particularly vulnerable because the immune system becomes less responsive with age, reducing its ability to mount a strong protective response following vaccination.⁵ 

aQIVc combines three proven approaches to enhancing vaccine protection in older adults, with each playing a distinct and complementary role. Cell-based manufacturing helps preserve a closer match to circulating influenza strains, MF59® adjuvant strengthens, broadens and lengthens the immune response and a higher dose formulation further optimises that response.^2,6,7,8

The Phase 3 randomised immunogenicity and safety study enrolled 7,699 adults aged 50 years and older across eight countries and compared aQIVc with two enhanced influenza vaccines. The study met its primary objectives and demonstrated:¹

• Superiority versus the adjuvanted egg-based influenza vaccine comparator across all four influenza strains and age groups assessed.
• Non-inferiority versus a recombinant influenza vaccine for three out of four strains in the 50+ age group and four out of four strains in those aged 65+.
• Immune responses that persisted throughout the influenza season.
• A well-tolerated safety profile. Most reactions were mild or moderate and resolved within three days.¹  

The publication also reported exploratory findings of enhanced neuraminidase antibody responses versus comparators. The role of neuraminidase antibodies is an emerging area of influenza research that may contribute to reduced disease severity and broader protection beyond traditional measures of vaccine response.⁹

The study authors concluded that the findings support further evaluation of the vaccine and provide evidence for National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups considering enhanced influenza vaccination strategies for older adults.¹

Regulatory submissions for the trivalent formulation of aQIVc have been made in multiple markets, with introductions expected to occur through a phased approach aligned to local regulatory, policy and access pathways.

Gregg Sylvester, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research & Development, CSL Seqirus, said:
“Publication in The Lancet Infectious Diseases is a significant milestone for CSL Seqirus and reflects decades of investment in influenza vaccine innovation.”

“These findings provide important new evidence for healthcare professionals, policy makers and immunisation advisory groups considering future influenza vaccination strategies for older adults.”

Professor Colin Russell, Chair of the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza (ESWI) and Professor of Applied Evolutionary Biology at Amsterdam University Medical Center, said:
“Influenza vaccine innovation has historically progressed through incremental advances in technology and manufacturing. What makes this study noteworthy is that it shows the potential benefit of bringing multiple proven approaches together in a single vaccine.”

“Given the continued burden of influenza-related illness, hospitalisation and death among older adults despite widespread vaccination, these findings represent an important contribution to ongoing efforts to improve protection in this vulnerable population.”

About the Phase 3 Study
The randomised, observer-blind Phase 3 immunogenicity study enrolled 7,699 adults aged 50 years and older across Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Pakistan, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States. Participants received either the MF59-adjuvanted cell-derived higher dose quadrivalent vaccine, an MF59-adjuvanted egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine or a recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine. The study evaluated immunogenicity, safety and manufacturing consistency.

About aQIVc
aQIVc is an MF59-adjuvanted, cell-based higher-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine developed for adults aged 50 years and older.  The trivalent formulation has been licensed for use in people aged 50 and above in the UK and by the European Medicines Agency where it is marketed as AUJEMFLU.^®

The vaccine combines three proven approaches designed to enhance protection in older adults:

• MF59 adjuvant technology
• Cell-based manufacturing
• A higher dose formulation versus standard dose influenza vaccines
• Each dose contains 45 micrograms of haemagglutinin per influenza strain and 19.5 mg of MF59 adjuvant²

About CSL Seqirus
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL (ASX: CSL). As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and response. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the US, the UK and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilises egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world. For more information about CSL Seqirus, visit www.CSL.com.

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References

¹ Essink BJ, Vermeulen W, Andrade C, Mazur M, de Rooij R, Heijnen E, et al. Immunogenicity and safety of an MF59-adjuvanted cell-derived higher-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine (aQIVc) in adults aged 50 years or older: a phase 3 randomised controlled trial. Lancet Infect Dis. In press 2026. Volume 26. September 2026.  THELANCETID-D-26-00167R3.
² Aujemflu suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe: summary of product characteristics [Internet]. Maidenhead: Seqirus UK Limited; 4 June 2026 (PL 47991/0020). Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/102343/smpc cited 2026 Aug 2.
³ Ashraf M, Boivin W, Nguyen-Van-Tam JS, Nolan T, Stein AN, Russell CA. Development of an adjuvanted, higher-dose, cell-based influenza vaccine: combining advanced technologies to improve vaccine effectiveness. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2026;25(1):2667732. doi:10.1080/14760584.2026.2667732.
⁴ World Health Organization. Influenza (seasonal): fact sheet [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 28 February 2025. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)  cited 2026 Aug 28.
⁵ Cadar AN, Martin DE, Bartley JM. Targeting the hallmarks of aging to improve influenza vaccine responses in older adults. Immun Ageing. 2023;20:23. doi:10.1186/s12979-023-00348-6.
⁶ Essink BJ, Vermeulen W, Andrade C, de Rooij R, Isakov L, Casula D, et al. A randomised phase 2 immunogenicity and safety study of a MF59-adjuvanted quadrivalent subunit inactivated cell-derived influenza vaccine (aQIVc) in adults aged 50 years and older. Vaccine. 2025;51:126791. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.126791.
⁷ de Looze F, Essink BJ, van Boxmeer J, Andrade C, de Rooij R, Casula D, et al. Immunogenicity and safety of higher-dose cell-based adjuvanted quadrivalent influenza vaccines: combined results of randomised, controlled dose-finding and dose-confirmation studies. Vaccine. 2026;79:128436. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2026.128436.
⁸ Ashraf M, Stein AN, Youhanna J, Rockman S, McMahon M, McGovern I, et al. The impact of egg adaptation and immune imprinting on influenza vaccine effectiveness. Vaccine. 2025;62:127393. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.127393.
⁹ Monto AS, Petrie JG, Cross RT, Johnson E, Liu M, Zhong W, et al. Antibody to influenza virus neuraminidase: an independent correlate of protection. J Infect Dis. 2015;212(8):1191-99. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiv195.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hospitality has become the top real estate asset class for family office capital in Asia-Pacific, highlighting the sector’s growing appeal to private investors. IHIF Asia supports this increasingly important investor segment with dedicated content and networking opportunities for family offices and family office-owned property groups.

According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025, 44% of 150 family offices surveyed said they plan to increase their exposure to real estate over the next 18 months. “Family office capital represents an increasingly formidable investor base, with the ability to write cheques across a range of asset classes and geographies, both debt and equity,” says Cody Bradshaw, Group CEO, Hotels at L+R.

The session “Inside Family Office Capital: Decision Frameworks and Deal Strategy” will dive into how family offices evaluate deals, deploy capital and shape pricing across the region. It will be presented by Richard Zen, Founder & Managing Partner, Trivium Asset Management and moderated by Candice Wu, Co-Founder, Tigris Family Office.

Plus, a networking session on 17 Sep, the second day of the event, will unite attending family offices and family office-owned property leaders in a lounge setting. Attendees will have the chance to exchange perspectives on hospitality investment and connect with peers.

“There is a growing influence of family office capital in the Asia-Pacific hospitality industry,” said IB Saravanan, Vice President, Questex Asia. “IHIF Asia is creating an exclusive platform for these investors to connect, share insights and explore opportunities across the region.”

Hospitality Investor‘s latest report, The Family Office Report 2026 – APAC, showcases why and where family office capital is headed next. Access the exclusive report here.

The Industry Gathers in Hong Kong to Explore What’s Next for Asia Hospitality

IHIF Asia will take place 16-18 September 2026 at Regent, Hong Kong, bringing together more than 500 investors, owners, operators, developers and hospitality brands to explore the region’s next phase of growth.

Register to attend IHIF Asia here.

For media registration, contact Meryl Franzman at [email protected].

About Questex

Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

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HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has signed two transactions as part of its ongoing management of its US power portfolio:

• The acquisition of 100% equity in Hunlock Creek Generating LLC (Hunlock), which owns 169 megawatts (MW) of natural gas-fired generation capacity in Pennsylvania.
• The sale of interests in RISEC Holdings, LLC (RISEC) to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC for $715 million. RISEC owns a 609-MW, two-unit combined cycle gas turbine power plant that serves the New England power market.

“These transactions reflect our dynamic approach to managing our trading portfolio,” said Andrew Smith, Shell’s President of Trading & Supply. “We selectively invest in assets that strengthen our market position and create value, while remaining ready to realize value when market conditions present attractive opportunities.”

The acquisition of Hunlock strengthens Shell’s position in the PJM power market

The acquisition secures supply and capacity offtake for SENA in the Mid-Atlantic power grid operated by PJM Interconnection, the largest wholesale electricity market and grid operator in the USA.

Hunlock and its subsidiary own 169 MW of natural gas-fired generation capacity in Pennsylvania. The asset further strengthens SENA’s position in the PJM market through access to flexible gas-fired generation and reinforces Shell’s continued focus on investing in assets that complement its trading capabilities.

The sale of RISEC enables Shell to realize significant value on an accelerated timeline

SENA’s earlier acquisition of RISEC ensured continued access to the plant’s capacity and associated trading opportunities in the market, enabling SENA to deliver substantial value as part of its asset-backed trading portfolio. With this transaction, SENA will bring forward the return it expected to generate from its longer-term ownership through a significant gain on the sale.

Both transactions are subject to regulatory approvals and are expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.

Notes to editors 

• SENA’s focus is on power markets where it can play to its strengths, including trading and optimization, backed by increased access to battery energy storage systems and flexible power plants.
• PJM Interconnection manages the movement of electricity across 13 US states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 65 million people.
• SENA has maintained an energy conversion agreement with RISEC for the plant’s full electricity output since 2019, which will terminate upon completion of the transaction.
• Hunlock’s portfolio includes a two-unit, 125-MW combined-cycle power plant and a 44-MW simple-cycle peaking plant. Hunlock is currently owned by Riverview Power Holdings LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Castleton Commodities International LLC.
• The Hunlock acquisition is projected to generate returns that exceed Shell’s investment requirements for its power business as outlined at Shell’s Capital Markets Day in 2025.
• SENA is a leading full-service energy company providing a comprehensive suite of solutions to commercial and industrial customers across wholesale and retail power, natural gas and environmental products markets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with regional hubs across North America, SENA has been active in energy markets for more than 25 years and owns gas-fired generation in some of the largest power markets in the United States.

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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cuprum Metals (“Cuprum”), an industry leading copper extraction technology company, has been awarded the Grand Prix Scale-Up Award at the World Materials Forum (WMF) in Paris, France. The award, presented on September 4th, recognizes Cuprum’s technology for its potential to transform copper recovery from primary and secondary sulfides and other copper-bearing sources, addressing the growing global need for more efficient, sustainable, and reliable copper production.

The World Materials Forum Grand Prix is an international competition recognizing innovative companies developing breakthrough technologies that can transform how materials are produced, processed, used, recycled, or conserved. Companies selected as nominees gain valuable exposure to senior executives, investors, industry leaders, and technical experts from across the global materials ecosystem, while also having the opportunity to present their technology directly to the WMF jury and broader forum audience.

The award recognizes the Cuprum’s progress in unlocking copper from traditionally difficult to process ores, such as chalcopyrite, which has proven to be a technical constraint that has limited global supply.

Accepting the award, founder and CEO Roger Pettman said, “I am delighted to accept this award and deeply appreciate the recognition and support from the World Materials Forum. This is an extremely special accomplishment for Cuprum Metals and our technology, particularly given the highly accomplished and visionary entrepreneurs who were part of this competition. The Grand Prix is an incredible recognition of the work our team is doing to address one of the most important challenges facing the global economy: securing a more sustainable and reliable supply of copper. We’re incredibly proud to have our technology recognized alongside some of the most innovative companies in the materials sector, and we’re excited to use this opportunity to accelerate our mission and scale our solution in the market.”

With the continued support of its existing investors, including Lundin Family Office, BHP Ventures, and Woodline Partners, Cuprum Metals is advancing its technology toward full-scale commercial deployment. The company is focused on implementing the technology across two high-impact applications: improving copper recovery through heap leaching of copper ores and converting copper slag, a significant mining and metallurgical waste stream, into valuable copper metal. Together, these applications have the potential to unlock additional copper resources, improve recovery from existing operations, reduce waste, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient global copper supply chain. Cuprum is now focused on scaling its technology, progressing commercial applications, and working with industry partners to move from successful technology development toward broad market adoption.

About Cuprum Metals

Cuprum Metals is a technology company focused on transforming the way copper is recovered and produced, with the goal of enabling a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient global copper supply chain. The company has developed innovative technology designed to improve copper recovery from ores through heap leaching while also creating a pathway to convert copper slag and other metallurgical waste streams into valuable copper metal.

Cuprum’s technology has the potential to unlock traditionally difficult copper resources, improve the economics and efficiency of existing operations, and recover value from materials that are traditionally treated as waste. By addressing both primary copper recovery and the conversion of secondary waste into copper, Cuprum is developing solutions aimed at increasing the availability of this critical metal while reducing the environmental footprint associated with its production.

Backed by leading investors, including Lundin Family Office, BHP Ventures, and Woodline Partners, Cuprum is advancing its technology toward full commercialization and working with industry partners to implement its technology at scale. The company’s mission is to help meet growing global demand for copper by developing practical technologies that enable more copper to be recovered from existing resources and waste, using materials more efficiently and sustainably.

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TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife has appointed Sarah Chapman as Global Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer, effective January 1, 2027, reporting to Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, and joining Manulife’s Executive Leadership Team.

Chapman will lead Manulife’s Global Marketing organization, with responsibility for the company’s brand, marketing and enterprise customer experience strategies.

“Sarah is a proven global leader with deep knowledge of our business, customers and enterprise strategy,” said Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife. “Her appointment reflects the strength of our internal talent pipeline and is the result of thoughtful succession planning. I’m confident her strategic perspective, creativity and strong track record of leading transformation will help us build on our momentum, deepen our customer focus and advance Manulife’s ambition to be the number one choice for customers.”

Chapman currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Manulife Canada and leads the company’s global Digital, Customer Centricity and Sustainability agendas. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for Manulife Wealth and Asset Management. Her leadership experience spans marketing strategy, brand, digital, analytics, customer experience and sustainability.

“I’m honoured to take on this role and am excited to help make lives better for more than 37 million customers around the world,” said Chapman. “Manulife has an exceptional Global Marketing team, a trusted brand, and a clear commitment to innovation. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and working with colleagues across the company to deliver meaningful experiences and impact for our customers.”

Chapman succeeds Karen Leggett, who will retire from Manulife at the end of this year, providing for a smooth leadership transition.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across Canada, Asia and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we serve individuals, institutions and retirement-plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 39,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving more than 36 million customers. We trade as MFC on the Toronto, New York and Philippine stock exchanges and under 945 on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

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The HRTA 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix highlights G-P’s technology leadership, AI-driven innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience

BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — G-P (Globalization Partners), the leader in AI-driven global employment, ranked No. 1 by industry analysts, today announced it has been named the top technology leader in the 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix by HR Technology Advice (HRTA).

“As the EOR market matures, G-P stood out — earning the top score in HR Technology Advice’s 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix, driven by leadership in customer experience and global offering breadth, backed by strong AI-powered compliance capabilities,” said Chris Harvey, Chief Research Officer, HR Technology Advice.

This inaugural report recognizes G-P’s maturity in the Employer of Record (EOR) category, emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing compliance confidence and fostering long-term strategic partnerships through advanced platform capabilities:

• Unmatched Infrastructure: Supports compliant hiring in 180+ countries, with 100+ wholly owned legal entities.
• Proprietary AI & Global Compliance Engine: Pairs real-time regulatory monitoring via G-P Gia™ with in-country legal and HR experts to deliver proactive compliance guidance.
• Agentic AI Workflows: Uses G-P Assist agentic AI to enable employers and employees to initiate and complete complex workflows within the platform, significantly reducing administrative burden.

“Being recognized (again) as a top technology leader in the EOR space validates our strategy of putting cutting-edge innovation at the center of global employment,” said Nat Natarajan, Chief Operating Officer, G-P. “We built our platform to transform how companies scale internationally by embedding intelligent AI and automated compliance into every workflow. We will continue to push the boundaries of global HR technology to solve our customers’ most complex global employment and compliance challenges.”

The 2026 HR Technology Advice EOR VendorFit Matrix offers a comprehensive evaluation of the leading Employer of Record solutions available to organizations of all sizes. This report assesses the top vendors across four dimensions – Global Coverage and Offering Breadth, Customer Experience and Outcomes, Technology and Integration, and Pricing Transparency – and places them within a two-axis analytical framework that reflects both the breadth of a vendor’s global capabilities and the quality of customer experience.

Download the full report and learn more about how G-P is leading the EOR industry here.

About HR Technology Advice
HR Technology Advice is an analyst firm exclusively dedicated to HR technology. Their research is designed to help HR, Finance, and Global Operations leaders make confident, data-backed technology decisions —grounded in independent evaluation. Their reports and analysis are produced without financial influence from any participating vendor.

About G-P
G-P (Globalization Partners) is the recognized leader in global employment, ranked No. 1 in every industry analyst report. G-P’s global employment platform delivers everything companies of all sizes need to manage the full employee lifecycle with its trusted Global HR Agent, G-P Gia, and AI-powered Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor products. G-P supports teams in 180+ countries with more than a decade of global employment experience, the largest team of in-country HR, legal, and compliance experts, and its unmatched proprietary knowledge base.

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Research from UN Global Compact Networks in Canada, Mexico, and the USA and GlobeScan reveals companies are becoming more selective and strategic as pressure on corporate sustainability commitments grows

TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Despite mounting economic, political and regulatory pressure on corporate sustainability, ambition among sustainability professionals across North America is proving more resilient than widely assumed. A new tri-national study finds that only 10 percent of respondents expect their organization’s sustainability ambition to decrease, while most expect it to increase, remain stable, or become more targeted.

Leading Through Uncertainty: The Evolving Role of Sustainability Professionals in North America, published by UN Global Compact Networks in Canada, Mexico and the USA, in partnership with GlobeScan, draws on survey responses from corporate sustainability professionals across all three countries, conducted in English, French and Spanish. The research finds that sustainability leadership in North America is evolving, with organizations becoming more selective in where they focus, how they communicate, and demonstrate progress. Other key findings include:

• Business value is the defining test for sustainability leadership. 76 percent of respondents identify the ability to connect sustainability to business value as a crucial capability, meaning that industry leaders are expected to translate environmental and social priorities into strategy, operations, and finance.
• Sustainability is moving closer to core business strategy. 61 percent of respondents say embedding sustainability into strategy and capital allocation should be a priority for sustainability leaders, pointing to a shift toward deeper business integration.
• The role of sustainability professionals is expanding. Beyond technical expertise, the research also surfaces the growing importance of influencing leadership, working across functions and driving organizational change.

The research is based on a survey of 276 sustainability professionals with responsibility and expertise in corporate sustainability across North America. Conducted in English, French and Spanish, the results are weighted equally across Canada, Mexico and the USA. The full findings were presented at the virtual launch event on September 10, 2026. The complete report is now available to download here.

About UN Global Compact
As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our websites at unglobalcompact.org  | UN Global Compact Network Canada – unglobalcompact.ca | UN Global Compact Network Mexico – pactoglobal.org.mx  | UN Global Compact Network USA – globalcompactusa.org

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Global Project to Donate $5 for Every Submission

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Students Rebuild, a Creative Visions program and global youth-powered creative movement, today announced the launch of its 2026–2027 project, Protect Our Planet. From now through June 1, 2027, young people around the world ages 5–25 are invited to explore the air, land, and water around them – and turn what they learn, see, and imagine into creative work that can help protect the planet.

For every creative work submitted or student engaged, Creative Visions will donate $5 to environmental organizations, up to $1 million, supporting projects that restore ecosystems, empower young environmental leaders, advance conservation, and equip communities to take action. Students Rebuild aims to engage more than 85,000 young people and collect 100,000 pieces of creative work during this year’s project.

According to a Students Rebuild survey, 45% of young people say climate change is the top issue impacting their lives, and many feel they lack a way to do something about it. According to a global survey, older teens and young adults in the U.S. report an unprecedented level of climate anxiety, with nearly 60% saying they’re “extremely worried” about climate change. In other parts of the world, young people are seeing climate change affect their job prospects, food supply, and their families’ livelihoods.

“Young people are growing up in an era defined by climate disasters, conflict, and constant uncertainty, and they need to know they have the power to make change happen,” said Pat Chandler, President & CEO of Creative Visions. “Protect Our Planet gives them a hopeful, creative way to turn awareness into action – and to help fund the organizations already doing the work of protecting our planet.”

For educators, creative expression offers a powerful way to help students understand complex environmental challenges while giving them a voice in shaping solutions.

“Art is a universal language that my students are eager to use to share their point of view and make a difference,” said Janine Campbell, Visual Arts Educator, Byron Center West Middle School. “Participating in Protect Our Planet allows students to consider the world around them and see how their creativity can make a real, tangible impact to help others.”

About Protect Our Planet

This year’s Students Rebuild project invites young people ages 5–25 to explore three essential elements of our environment: air, land, and water. Through original creative work – including visual art, film, music, poetry, dance, writing, and STEM projects – students can explore what is changing, understand who is affected, and turn their ideas into real-world impact.

Funds raised through the project will benefit One Earth, The Nature Conservancy, Seatrees, Green Horizon Ventures, and the National Wildlife Federation. Grants are expected to:

• Deepen One Earth’s Navigator platform for 10 priority bioregions, with $10,000 to a conservation project in each
• Engage 300 young people from at least 40 countries in The Nature Conservancy’s Externship Program, with seed funding for at least 30 alumni to launch community conservation projects
• Plant 7,000 mangrove seedlings and 500 coral fragments in Kenya and Costa Rica with Seatrees, alongside training and sustainable livelihoods for women and youth
• Plant fruit and indigenous trees, establish nutrition gardens and recycling systems, and organize community environmental action days across Rwanda’s Kirehe and Nyamagabe districts with Green Horizon Ventures
• Fund student-led Eco-Schools projects and mini-grants across 40–50 schools in the U.S. and East Africa with the National Wildlife Federation, including Indigenous youth on the Colorado River Indigenous Youth Advisory Council

How to Participate

Explore: Educators or youth leaders register their class/group and use lesson plans and activities to help students explore air, land, and water, what’s changing, who’s affected, and how they can help.

Create: Invite students to express their vision for a thriving planet through any medium – visual art, poetry, song, video, writing, or STEM.

Share: Submit students’ creative work to Students Rebuild. Each submission or student engaged unlocks a $5 donation from Creative Visions, up to $1 million, supporting organizations worldwide that protect our planet.

Protect Our Planet runs from September 8, 2026, through June 1, 2027.

Learn more and get involved at Students Rebuild.

About Students Rebuild

Originally created by the Bezos Family Foundation in 2010 and now powered by Creative Visions, Students Rebuild is the world’s largest youth-powered creative movement, engaging young people ages 5-25 in annual campaigns that turn creative expression into funding for critical global issues. Over the past 16 years, more than 1.4 million young people have created 7.1 million pieces of creative work, raising more than $17.6 million for frontline partner organizations worldwide.

That funding has gone directly to work on the ground: emergency safe spaces for displaced children in Ukraine and Syria; wildfire recovery and reforestation efforts across California and East Africa; and economic empowerment programs for women and girls in Honduras, carried out by frontline partners including CARE, Choose Love, Narrative 4, Search for Common Ground and more.

It’s global citizenship, taught through doing. Students Rebuild’s research-based outcomes show that young people who’ve participated in the program see increased empathy, perspective and civic self-efficacy. Educators report an increased culture of creative changemaking in their schools, more partnerships with external organizations that help the community and improved support for youth creative action projects.

About Creative Visions

Creative Visions empowers artists, filmmakers, musicians, and other impact media makers to raise awareness of critical issues and drive positive change through storytelling – one of our most powerful tools for creating a more just, caring, and sustainable world. The nonprofit organization and United Nations NGO, was founded in memory of 22-year-old artist and photojournalist Dan Eldon, who died in 1993 while covering the conflict in Somalia for Reuters News Agency. Creative Visions’ Impact Education programs support youth, educators, and changemakers to understand how to use media, arts, and technology to take creative action about the things they care about. For more information: www.creativevisions.org.

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New book on resilience, written by leading experts on the psychology of lawyer behavior, credits 30 years of Talogy’s Caliper Profile

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Talogy, a global leader in talent management solutions, has been recognized for its pivotal role in advancing workplace resilience research in a new book Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience and the New Science That Can Help.

Published by the American Bar Association, the book by leading legal psychology experts Dr. Larry Richard and Dr. D’Arcy Lyness credits 30 years of data from Talogy’s Caliper profile assessment as the foundation for its insights into high-stakes workforce performance.

Drawing from a database of 4.5 million Caliper assessments, the book highlights a central workplace paradox: the very traits required for exceptional job performance are often the exact traits that leave professionals vulnerable to stress. Specifically, Dr. Richard’s data shows that lawyers average just 30% on resilience, compared to 50% for the general public, with nine out of 10 scoring in the bottom half of the resilience scale. This is a pattern that has remained unchanged since 1994.

“In the three decades that we have been evaluating and coaching legal professionals, we have seen a clear pattern,” said Dr. Larry Richard. “Law schools admit, firms hire and clients reward individuals who demonstrate high skepticism, high urgency, high self-reliance and an intolerance for error. While those traits produce stronger legal documents and won cases, our research shows they also predict rumination, defensiveness, isolation and difficulty coping with criticism, stress and change.”

This dynamic extends far beyond law. Any workforce that hires and promotes for vigilance, perfection and precision under pressure faces the same risks, such as manufacturing safety leads, ICU charge nurses, compliance officers, federal investigators or public safety supervisors.

By using Talogy’s assessment data to view resilience as a measurable trait rather than a temporary mood, leaders across all organizations can act on three core operational insights:

• Early risk detection: Identify psychological risk factors before they lead to turnover, prolonged absences, or safety incidents.
• Separating skill from leadership: Recognize that a top individual performer is not automatically equipped to be a resilient leader.
• Actionable intervention: Address workforce vulnerabilities directly using science-backed development strategies.

“The Caliper Profile measures the innate personality traits and behavioral motivations that dictate how individuals process stress, setbacks, and criticism,” said Nataliya Baytalskaya, Ph.D. and Managing Research Scientist at Talogy. “Low resilience is not a barrier, it is a developmental opportunity. By leveraging objective measurement, organizations can deploy targeted, evidence-based strategies that help high-performing teams adapt under pressure without sacrificing their operational edge.”

Authors to participate in exclusive LinkedIn Live session, September 30 at 12pm ET

Dr. Larry Richard and Dr. D’Arcy Lyness will join Talogy for a 30 minute conversation to uncover what the science of resilience can teach us about building stronger, more sustainable high-performing teams. Sign up.

Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience and the New Science That Can Help is available through the American Bar Association:

https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/458426107/

To learn more about how Talogy and the Caliper Profile help organizations measure and build workforce resilience, visit Talogy.com.

About Talogy:

Talogy is proud to be one of the world’s leading talent management solution providers. Crafting personalized solutions to help select, develop, and transform talent and organizations worldwide.

Partnering with organizations to truly understand their challenges inside out to help them make the best data-driven people decisions.

Combining 75+ years of expertise, an extensive content library, and innovative technology, Talogy helps clients find, build, and grow the best talent.

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