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LINEAGE DEADLINE: ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Lineage, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100k to Secure Counsel Before Important September 30 Deadline in Securities Class Action – LINE

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement issued in connection with Lineage’s July 2024 initial public offering (the “IPO”) of the important September 30, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Lineage common stock you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Lineage class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=43296 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 30, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the registration statement was false and/or misleading and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lineage was then experiencing sustained weakening in customer demand, as additional cold–storage supply had come on line, Lineage’s customers destocked a glut of excessive inventory built up during the COVID–19 pandemic, and Lineage’s customers shifted to maintaining leaner cold–storage inventories on a go–forward basis in response to changed consumer trends; (2) Lineage had implemented price increases in the lead–up to the IPO that could not be sustained in light of the weakening demand environment facing Lineage; (3) Lineage was unable to effectively counteract the adverse trends listed above through the use of minimum storage guarantees or as a result of operational efficiencies, technological improvements, or its purported competitive advantages; (4) as a result, rather than enjoying stable revenue growth, high occupancy rates, and steady rent escalation as represented in the registration statement, Lineage was in fact suffering from stagnant or falling revenue, occupancy rates, and rent prices; and (5) consequently, Lineage’s financial results, business operations, and prospects were materially impaired. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Lineage class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=43296 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for more information.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Contact Information:

Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686–1060
Toll Free: (866) 767–3653
Fax: (212) 202–3827
[email protected]
www.rosenlegal.com


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9535605)

SLQT DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages SelectQuote, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – SLQT

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE: SLQT) between September 9, 2020 and May 1, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 10, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased SelectQuote securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the SelectQuote class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=39510 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 10, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) SelectQuote was directing Medicare beneficiaries to the plans offered by insurers that best compensated SelectQuote, regardless of the quality or suitability of the insurers’ plans; (2) SelectQuote did not provided unbiased comparison shopping for Medicare Advantage insurance plans; (3) SelectQuote received illegal kickbacks to steer Medicare beneficiaries to certain insurers and limit enrollment in competitors’ plans; (4) as a result, SelectQuote had not complied with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions; (5) SelectQuote was vulnerable to regulatory and legal sanctions as a result of its conduct, including claims that it had violated the False Claims Act; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about SelectQuote’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the SelectQuote class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=39510 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686–1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767–3653
        Fax: (212) 202–3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9535595)

HollyShorts Dubai 2025 Call for Short Film Submissions

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an effort to showcase diverse independent voices and emerging filmmakers throughout the Middle East, HollyShorts, the world’s leading platform for short form storytelling, is inaugurating its first HollyShorts Dubai, to be held December 12–14, 2025 at Studio One Hotel in Dubai, with an open call for short film submissions.

HollyShorts is initiating a global expansion of its prestigious short film festival with the goal of reaching out to short form filmmakers in their own markets.

HollyShorts Dubai creates unique opportunities for filmmakers in the Middle East to not only participate in vibrant creative discussions, potentially lucrative business idea exchanges, and development workshops as part of the three–day event, the event also ensures global recognition for productions screened as part of HollyShorts Dubai’s short film competition. As an added bonus, submissions winning the Best Animated, Best Live Action and Best Documentary awards at the Dubai festival earn a definite screening slot at the 2026 HollyShorts festival in Hollywood. This exclusive guarantee includes the promise that all award–winning shorts from HollyShorts 2026 also qualify for 2027 Oscar award consideration.

“We will provide Middle Eastern filmmakers with a pathway to qualify for the Oscar awards in short film categories,” said Jeff Pryor, strategic advisor to HollyShorts who is overseeing the Dubai effort. “Our festival is acting as a bridge to connect Hollywood with the filmmaking community throughout the Middle East. Since making our initial announcement, when we confirmed that we are literally bringing the Oscar race to their doorstep, the creative communities’ reaction has been overwhelming.”

Filmmakers from throughout the Middle East are invited to submit their latest work via: https://filmfreeway.com/HollyShortsDubai.  

HollyShorts Dubai Milestone dates:

  • September 19 – Submission open (https://filmfreeway.com/HollyShortsDubai)
  • September 26 – Early Bird Submission Deadline (Early Bird Submission fee $35USD per submission)
  • October 17 – Regular Submission Deadline (Regular Submission fee $45USD per submission)
  • November 7 – Late Submission Deadline (Late Submission fee $55USD per submission)
  • November 28 – Extended Submission Deadline (Extended Submission fee $65USD per submission)
  • December 3 – Notification Deadline
  • December 12 – Festival Opening Night Celebration
  • December 13–14—Screenings, Director Q&A, Discussion Panels, Social Mixers & Networking parties
  • December 14 – Awards Ceremony

Contact:
Jacqueline Martoredjo/Priority PR
[email protected]


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9535514)

eXp Realty Expande para a Coreia do Sul, Oferecendo aos Agentes uma Opção Real Diferente do Modelo Tradicional

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A eXp Realty®, a maior corretora mundial independente do mundo e a principal subsidiária da eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), anunciou hoje sua entrada oficial na Coreia do Sul, seu quinto lançamento internacional de 2025, e o segundo da Ásia este ano, depois do Japão. A expansão se baseia no rápido impulso liderado pelos agentes em todo o Peru, Turquia, Equador e Japão.

Na Coreia, onde as corretoras tradicionais ainda dependem de escritórios fixos e hierarquias rígidas, a eXp está sendo lançada com uma plataforma fundamentalmente diferente: Nativa de IA, sem fronteiras e criada para dar aos agentes mais liberdade, flexibilidade e controle sobre seu futuro.

“A maioria das corretoras da Coreia opera em um modelo antigo, voltado para o chefe e não para o agente”, disse Felix Bravo, Diretor Administrativo Internacional da eXp Realty. “E elas fazem exatamente o que devem fazer: controlam os agentes, limitam a vantagem e protegem a hierarquia. As pessoas trabalham com números reais, fazem negócios internacionais pelos seus telefones, e ainda estão presas a cotas de escritório e regras legadas. Esse sistema não pode ser modificado. Ele tem que ser trocado. Não queremos competir com esse modelo, queremos acabar com ele. Queremos dar aos agentes uma plataforma que finalmente os vejam como os negócios.”

O lançamento apoia a meta de 2030 da eXp de alcançar 50.000 agentes produtivos fora dos EUA e mais de 500 agentes produtivos em 50 países, escalando um modelo de propriedade do agente voltado para o crescimento e não para as despesas gerais.

Thomas Kim, um dos principais produtores premiados do sistema tradicional de corretagem da Coreia, agora lidera a eXp Korea com foco em ajudar os agentes a expandir seus negócios por meio da inovação e da orientação, com uma rede verdadeiramente global.

“Eu sei o que é ter uma carreira dentro de uma corretora tradicional e como isso pode ser limitante”, disse Kim. “A eXp oferece aos agentes coreanos o que eu nunca tive: uma chance real de crescer com as vendas, formar equipes, ser proprietário das ações e até referências globais. Mas o mais importante, é o crescimento que beneficia os agentes e não somente a corretora. Esta plataforma coloca realmente o agente em primeiro lugar.”

Um evento de boas–vindas ao vivo foi realizado hoje em Seul, onde os líderes da empresa se reuniram com agentes e falaram como a Coreia se encaixa na visão global da eXp, no seu compromisso de desenvolver o crescimento liderado por agentes em todo o Pacífico e capacitar estes agentes para serem líderes.

Como a eXp Realty é Diferente Para os Agentes Coreanos

  • Nenhum requisito de escritório — baseado no trabalho de qualquer lugar
  • Estrutura de comissão Competitiva — maximiza os ganhos do agente
  • Oportunidades de participação nos lucros e justas
  • Rede global de agentes — para indicações e colaboração
  • Treinamento ao vivo, suporte à liderança e mentoria — via eXp World, LearnWorlds e Slack

Agentes prontos para assumir o controle das suas carreiras podem saber mais detalhes em www.expkr.com.

Sobre a eXp World Holdings, Inc.

A eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) (a “Empresa”) é a holding da eXp Realty® e da SUCCESS® Enterprises. A eXp Realty é a maior corretora imobiliária independente do mundo, com mais de 82.000 agentes em 29 países. Uma corretora baseada em nuvem e centrada no agente, a eXp Realty fornece aos agentes imobiliários divisão de comissão líder do setor, participação nos lucros, oportunidades de participação acionária e uma rede global que capacita os agentes a criar negócios prósperos. Para mais informações sobre a eXp World Holdings, Inc., visite: expworldholdings.com

A SUCCESS® Enterprises, ancorada pela revista SUCCESS®, é um nome confiável em desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional desde 1897. Como parte do ecossistema eXp, ela oferece aos agentes acesso a recursos valiosos para que eles possam aprimorar suas habilidades, expandir seus negócios e alcançar o sucesso a longo prazo. Para mais informações sobre a SUCCESS, visite success.com.

Declarações de Safe Harbor e de Previsão

Este comunicado para a imprensa contém “declarações de previsão” de acordo com os termos do Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Essas declarações refletem as expectativas atuais da Empresa e da sua administração, mas envolvem riscos e incertezas conhecidos e desconhecidos que podem afetar substancialmente os resultados reais. Essas declarações incluem, mas não estão limitadas a, declarações sobre expansão internacional, disponibilidade de programas de participação acionária, e participação ou benefícios derivados da plataforma, ferramentas, modelo de remuneração ou programas de participação acionária da Empresa. Fatores importantes que podem fazer com que os resultados reais sejam material e adversamente diferentes dos expressos nas declarações de previsão incluem, flutuações no mercado imobiliário, mudanças no recrutamento e retenção de agentes, a capacidade de expansão da Empresa em mercados internacionais, pressão da concorrência, mudanças regulatórias, e outros riscos detalhados ocasionalmente nos registros da Comissão de Valores Mobiliários da Empresa, incluindo, mas não se limitando aos Relatórios Trimestrais protocolados mais recentemente no Formulário 10–Q e no Relatório Anual no Formulário 10–K. A empresa não toma por obrigação atualizar essas declarações quando não exigidas por lei.

Contato de Relações com a Mídia:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
[email protected]

Contato de Relações com Investidores:
Denise Garcia
[email protected]

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9535401)

eXp Realty expandiert nach Südkorea und bietet Maklern einen echten Ausweg aus dem traditionellen Modell

BELLINGHAM, Washington, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, das weltweit größte unabhängige Immobilienmaklerunternehmen und eine Kerntochtergesellschaft von eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), gab heute seinen offiziellen Markteintritt in Südkorea bekannt. Dies ist der fünfte internationale Markteintritt des Unternehmens im Jahr 2025 und nach Japan der zweite in Asien in diesem Jahr. Die Expansion baut auf der rasanten, von Agenten vorangetriebenen Dynamik in Peru, der Türkei, Ecuador und Japan auf.

In Korea, wo traditionelle Maklerfirmen nach wie vor auf feste Büros und starre Hierarchien setzen, startet eXp mit einer grundlegend anderen Plattform: KI–basiert, grenzenlos und darauf ausgelegt, Maklern mehr Freiheit, Flexibilität und Kontrolle über ihre Zukunft zu bieten.

„Die meisten Maklerfirmen in Korea arbeiten nach einem veralteten Modell, das für den Chef und nicht für den Makler entwickelt wurde“, erklärte Felix Bravo, Managing Director, International bei eXp Realty. „Und sie erfüllen genau den Zweck, für den sie entwickelt wurden: Kontrolle ausüben, Aufwärtspotenzial begrenzen und die Hierarchie schützen. Es gibt Personen, die beeindruckende Zahlen erzielen und internationale Geschäfte über ihre Mobiltelefone abwickeln, und dennoch sind sie an Büroquoten und veraltete Vorschriften gebunden. Das ist kein System, das man reparieren kann. Es ist eines, das man austauscht. Wir sind nicht hier, um mit diesem Modell zu konkurrieren, sondern um es abzuschaffen. Und um Maklern eine Plattform zu bieten, die sie endlich als das eigentliche Unternehmen betrachtet.“

Die Markteinführung unterstützt das Ziel von eXp für 2030, 50.000 produktive Makler außerhalb der USA und mehr als 500 produktive Makler in 50 Ländern zu erreichen, wobei ein Makler–eigenes Modell skaliert wird, das auf Wachstum und nicht auf Gemeinkosten ausgerichtet ist.

Thomas Kim, ein preisgekrönter Top–Produzent im traditionellen Maklersystem Koreas, leitet nun eXp Korea mit dem Schwerpunkt, Maklern durch Innovation, Mentoring und ein wirklich globales Netzwerk beim Ausbau ihres Geschäfts zu unterstützen.

„Ich weiß, wie es ist, eine Karriere in einem traditionellen Maklerunternehmen aufzubauen, und wie einschränkend das sein kann“, erklärte Kim. „eXp bietet koreanischen Maklern etwas, das ich nie hatte: eine echte Chance, durch Verkäufe, Teambildung, Aktienbesitz und sogar globale Empfehlungen zu wachsen. Vor allem jedoch ist es das Wachstum, von dem sie profitieren, nicht nur die Maklerfirma. Dies ist eine Plattform, bei der der Makler endlich an erster Stelle steht.“

Heute findet in Seoul eine Live–Willkommensveranstaltung statt, bei der Führungskräfte des Unternehmens mit Maklern zusammentreffen und erläutern werden, wie Korea in die globale Vision von eXp passt, wie sich das Unternehmen für ein maklerorientiertes Wachstum im gesamten Pazifikraum einsetzt und wie es Makler dabei unterstützt, eine Führungsrolle zu übernehmen.

Was eXp Realty für koreanische Makler attraktiv macht

  • Kein Bürobedarf – Arbeiten von überall
  • Attraktive Provisionen zur Maximierung der Maklereinnahmen
  • Umsatzbeteiligungs– und Kapitalmöglichkeiten
  • Globales Maklernetzwerk für Empfehlungen und Zusammenarbeit
  • Live–Schulungen, Führungsunterstützung und Mentoring über eXp World, LearnWorlds und Slack

Makler, die bereit sind, ihre Karriere selbst in die Hand zu nehmen, können sich unter www.expkr.com näher informieren.

Über eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) (das „Unternehmen“) ist die Holdinggesellschaft von eXp Realty® und SUCCESS® Enterprises. eXp Realty ist das weltweit größte unabhängige Immobilienmaklerunternehmen mit über 82.000 Maklern in 29 Ländern. Als cloudbasierte, maklerorientierte Vermittlungsplattform bietet eXp Realty Immobilienmaklern branchenführende Provisionsaufteilungen, Umsatzbeteiligungen, Beteiligungsmöglichkeiten und ein globales Netzwerk, das Makler dabei unterstützt, florierende Unternehmen aufzubauen. Weitere Informationen zu eXp World Holdings, Inc. finden Sie unter: expworldholdings.com.

SUCCESS® Enterprises, gegründet vom SUCCESS®–Magazin, ist seit 1897 ein vertrauenswürdiger Name in der persönlichen und beruflichen Entwicklung. Als Teil des eXp–Ökosystems bietet es Maklern Zugang zu wertvollen Ressourcen, um ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern, ihr Geschäft auszubauen und langfristigen Erfolg zu erzielen. Weitere Informationen über SUCCESS finden Sie unter success.com.

Wichtiger Hinweis zu zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen

Diese Pressemitteilung enthält zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen im Sinne des Private Securities Litigation Reform Act aus dem Jahr 1995. Diese Aussagen spiegeln die aktuellen Erwartungen des Unternehmens und seiner Geschäftsführung wider, beinhalten jedoch bekannte und unbekannte Risiken und Unsicherheiten, die sich erheblich auf die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse auswirken könnten. Diese Aussagen umfassen unter anderem Aussagen zur internationalen Expansion, zur Verfügbarkeit von Aktienbeteiligungsprogrammen und zur Teilnahme an oder den Vorteilen aus der Plattform, den Tools, dem Vergütungsmodell oder den Aktienprogrammen des Unternehmens. Zu den wichtigen Faktoren, die dazu führen können, dass die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse wesentlich und nachteilig von den in den zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen ausgedrückten Ergebnissen abweichen, gehören Schwankungen auf dem Immobilienmarkt, Änderungen bei der Mitarbeiterbindung oder –rekrutierung, die Fähigkeit des Unternehmens, erfolgreich auf internationalen Märkten zu expandieren, Wettbewerbsdruck, regulatorische Änderungen und andere Risiken, die gelegentlich in den bei der Securities and Exchange Commission eingereichten Unterlagen des Unternehmens aufgeführt werden, einschließlich, aber nicht beschränkt auf die zuletzt eingereichten Quartalsberichte auf Formular 10–Q und Jahresberichte auf Formular 10–K. Wir übernehmen keine Verpflichtung, diese Aussagen zu aktualisieren, es sei denn, dies ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben.

Medienkontakt:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
[email protected]

Kontakt für Anlegerbeziehungen:
Denise Garcia
[email protected]

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9535401)

eXp Realty s'étend en Corée du Sud, offrant aux agents immobiliers un format en rupture avec le modèle traditionnel

BELLINGHAM, Washington, 25 sept. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, la plus grande société de courtage immobilier indépendante au monde et filiale principale d'eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq : EXPI), a annoncé aujourd'hui son entrée officielle en Corée du Sud, son cinquième lancement international en 2025, et le deuxième en Asie cette année après le Japon. Cette expansion s’appuie sur la dynamique rapide impulsée par les agents au Pérou, en Turquie, en Équateur et au Japon.

En Corée, où les agences immobilières traditionnelles reposent encore sur des bureaux fixes et des hiérarchies rigides, eXp se lance avec une plateforme fondamentalement différente : native en IA, sans frontières et conçue pour offrir aux agents plus de liberté, de flexibilité et de contrôle sur leur avenir.

« La plupart des agences immobilières en Corée fonctionnent selon un modèle obsolète, conçu pour le patron, et non pour l'agent », confie Felix Bravo, Managing Director, International chez eXp Realty. « Et elles font exactement ce pour quoi elles ont été conçues : contrôler les agents, limiter les risques et protéger la hiérarchie. Il y a des personnes qui réalisent des chiffres réels, qui font des affaires internationales depuis leur téléphone, et qui sont toujours soumis à des quotas de bureau et à des règles désuètes. Ce n’est pas un système que l’on répare. C'est un système à remplacer. Nous ne sommes pas là pour concurrencer ce modèle, nous sommes là pour y mettre fin. Et pour apporter aux agents une plateforme qui les considère enfin comme des professionnels à part entière. »

Ce lancement soutient l'objectif 2030 d'eXp d'atteindre 50 000 agents productifs en dehors des États–Unis, et plus de 500 agents productifs dans 50 pays, en développant un modèle basé sur la participation des agents, conçu pour générer de la croissance et non des frais généraux.

Thomas Kim, producteur primé dans le système traditionnel de courtage coréen, dirige désormais eXp Korea, où il aide les agents à développer leurs activités grâce à l'innovation, au mentorat et à un réseau véritablement mondial.

« Je sais ce que c’est que de construire une carrière au sein d’une agence immobilière traditionnelle et à quel point cela peut être limitatif », explique l'entrepreneur. « eXp offre aux agents coréens ce que je n'ai jamais eu : une véritable opportunité de se développer grâce aux ventes, à la constitution d'équipes, à l'actionnariat et même à des recommandations internationales. Mais surtout, c'est leur croissance qui leur profite, et pas seulement celle de l'agence immobilière. « C'est une plateforme qui donne enfin la priorité à l'agent. »

Un événement de bienvenue en direct se tiendra aujourd'hui à Séoul, où les dirigeants de l'entreprise rencontreront des agents et expliqueront comment la Corée s'inscrit dans la vision mondiale d'eXp, son engagement à favoriser une croissance menée par les agents à travers le Pacifique et à leur donner les moyens de diriger.

Ce qui distingue eXp Realty des agents coréens

  • Aucune exigence en matière de bureau : chacun travaille où il le souhaite
  • Structure de commission compétitive conçue pour maximiser les revenus des agents
  • Partage des revenus et opportunités d'investissement
  • Réseau mondial d'agents pour les recommandations et collaborations
  • Formation en direct, soutien au leadership et mentorat via eXp World, LearnWorlds et Slack

Les agents prêts à prendre le contrôle de leur carrière peuvent en apprendre davantage sur www.expkr.com.

À propos d’eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq : EXPI) (la « Société ») est la société holding d'eXp Realty® et de SUCCESS® Enterprises. eXp Realty est le plus grand courtier immobilier indépendant au monde, avec plus de 82 000 agents dans 29 pays. Société de courtage immobilière basée sur le cloud et centrée sur les agents, eXp Realty offre à ses agents immobiliers des commissions parmi les plus élevées du secteur, un partage des revenus, des opportunités d'acquisition de participations au capital et un réseau mondial qui permet de réussir à développer leur activité. Pour plus d'informations sur eXp World Holdings, Inc., visitez : expworldholdings.com

SUCCESS® Enterprises, dont le magazine SUCCESS® a fait sa renommée, est une référence dans le domaine du développement personnel et professionnel depuis 1897. Membre de l'écosystème eXp, elle permet aux agents d'accéder à des ressources précieuses pour améliorer leurs compétences, développer leur activité et assurer leur réussite à long terme. Pour plus d'informations sur SUCCESS, visitez success.com.

Clause de sauvegarde et énoncés prospectifs

Le présent communiqué de presse contient des déclarations prospectives au sens de la loi fédérale américaine sur la réforme des litiges en matière de valeurs mobilières de 1995, le Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Elles sont fondées sur les attentes actuelles de la Société et de sa direction, mais induisent des risques et des incertitudes, connus ou non, qui pourraient exercer une nette influence sur les résultats réels. Ces déclarations incluent, sans toutefois s’y limiter, des déclarations concernant l’expansion internationale, la disponibilité de programmes d’actionnariat et la participation ou les avantages découlant de la plateforme, des outils, du modèle de rémunération ou des programmes d’actions de la Société. Les facteurs clés susceptibles d’entraîner un écart sensible et défavorable entre les résultats réels et ceux exprimés dans les déclarations prospectives comprennent les fluctuations du marché immobilier, les évolutions dans la rétention ou le recrutement des agents, l’aptitude de la Société à se développer avec succès sur les marchés internationaux, les pressions exercées par la concurrence, les évolutions d’ordre réglementaire et d’autres risques régulièrement détaillés dans les documents déposés par la Société auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, les derniers rapports trimestriel et annuel déposés respectivement sous les formulaires 10–Q et 10–K. Nous déclinons toute obligation de mettre à jour ces déclarations prospectives, sauf si la loi l’exige.

Contact Relations Médias :
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
[email protected]

Contact Relations Investisseurs :
Denise Garcia
[email protected]

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eXp Realty Expands to South Korea, Offering Agents a Real Exit from the Traditional Model

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, the largest independent real estate brokerage in the world and a core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced its official entry into South Korea, its fifth international launch of 2025, and second in Asia this year after Japan. The expansion builds on rapid agent–led momentum across Peru, Türkiye, Ecuador, and Japan.

In Korea, where traditional brokerages still rely on fixed offices and rigid hierarchies, eXp is launching with a fundamentally different platform: AI–native, borderless, and built to give agents more freedom, flexibility, and control over their future.

“Most brokerages in Korea are running on an old model, built for the boss, not the agent,” said Felix Bravo, Managing Director, International at eXp Realty. “And they’re doing exactly what they were designed to do: control agents, limit upside, and protect the hierarchy. You’ve got people putting up real numbers, doing international business from their phones, and they’re still stuck under office quotas and legacy rules. That’s not a system you fix. It’s one you replace. We’re not here to compete with that model, we’re here to end it. And to give agents a platform that finally sees them as the business.”

The launch supports eXp’s 2030 goal of reaching 50,000 productive agents outside the U.S. and 500+ productive agents in 50 countries, scaling an agent–owned model built for growth, not overhead.

Thomas Kim, an award–winning top producer in Korea’s traditional brokerage system, now leads eXp Korea with a focus on helping agents grow their businesses through innovation, mentorship, and a truly global network.

“I know what it’s like to build a career inside a traditional brokerage and how limiting that can be,” said Kim. “eXp gives Korean agents what I never had: a real chance to grow through sales, team building, stock ownership, and even global referrals. But more importantly, it’s growth that benefits them, not just the brokerage. This is a platform where the agent finally comes first.”

A live welcome event is being held today in Seoul, where company leaders will meet with agents and outline how Korea fits into eXp’s global vision, commitment to building agent–led growth across the Pacific, and empowering them to lead.

What Sets eXp Realty Apart for Korean Agents

  • No office requirement — work from anywhere
  • Competitive commission structure built to maximize agent earnings
  • Revenue share and equity opportunities
  • Global agent network for referrals and collaboration
  • Live training, leadership support, and mentorship via eXp World, LearnWorlds, and Slack

Agents ready to take control of their careers can learn more at www.expkr.com.

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) (the “Company”) is the holding company for eXp Realty® and SUCCESS® Enterprises. eXp Realty is the largest independent real estate brokerage in the world, with over 82,000 agents across 29 countries. As a cloud–based, agent–centric brokerage, eXp Realty provides real estate agents industry–leading commission splits, revenue share, equity ownership opportunities, and a global network that empowers agents to build thriving businesses. For more information about eXp World Holdings, Inc., visit: expworldholdings.com

SUCCESS® Enterprises, anchored by SUCCESS® magazine, has been a trusted name in personal and professional development since 1897. As part of the eXp ecosystem, it offers agents access to valuable resources to enhance their skills, grow their businesses, and achieve long–term success. For more information about SUCCESS, visit success.com.

Safe Harbor and Forward–Looking Statements

This press release contains forward–looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company’s and its management’s current expectations but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results materially. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding international expansion, the availability of equity ownership programs, and participation in or benefits derived from the Company’s platform, tools, compensation model, or equity programs. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward–looking statements include real estate market fluctuations, changes in agent retention or recruitment, the Company’s ability to expand successfully in international markets, competitive pressures, regulatory changes, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10–Q and Annual Report on Form 10–K. We do not undertake any obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

Media Relations Contact:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:
Denise Garcia
[email protected]

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Over 185% Liquidity Improvements on BitMEX Derivatives Contracts Following Strategic AWS Tokyo Migration

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the world’s safest crypto exchanges, today announced the transformative impact of its successful trading engine migration to AWS Tokyo. The move has delivered liquidity improvements by more than 185% across nine perpetual contracts and markedly faster order execution times for traders globally.

The migration was executed by the BitMEX engineering team on 23 August 2025, which was completed within ten minutes. The exchange was brought back online in under an hour—a major technical milestone for the platform that ensured a smooth, disruption–free transition for users.

One month following the migration, the platform enhancements are clear:

  • Deeper Liquidity on Flagship Contracts: Liquidity within 5 basis points of the mid–price for XBTUSDT and ETHUSDT has deepened by 185% and 401% respectively. This directly benefits traders with tighter spreads and reduced slippage.
  • Measurable Improvements on Emerging Pairs: Newer contracts for HYPE, BCH, PEPE, and more, have also recorded liquidity improvements of more than 2000%, broadening the range of trading opportunities available on the platform. Known as the home of OG Bitcoin perpetual swap, BitMEX is now extending its credibility across a wider suite of perpetual contracts, proving itself as a serious venue for trading tokens beyond Bitcoin.
  • Faster, More Reliable Execution: End–to–end order placement latency and orderbook latency have improved to support active market–making participants to increase orderbook liquidity even more than before.

“The seamless execution of this migration is a technical milestone and a strategic leap forward in our commitment to delivering an institutional–grade trading experience, while also empowering retail users with better execution quality and innovative products,” said Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX. The immediate improvements in latency and liquidity directly translate to a more competitive and robust trading environment for all users and our work isn’t done. We are already building on this success to deliver even greater performance in the months ahead.”

BitMEX’s AWS Tokyo migration is just the beginning of a broader roadmap to continually optimise platform performance. In the upcoming months, BitMEX expects further improvements in the platform’s liquidity and latency as it finetunes internal processes and rolls out additional infrastructure improvements.

Additional information about the platform upgrades can be found here.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on–chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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An Overdose of Renewables, New Energy Risk in Brazil

The complexity of the Brazilian electricity system has evolved from a model based on hydroelectricity supplemented by thermoelectricity to a combination of diverse sources, without planning and with little control, whose excess intermittent generation threatens to cause blackouts. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS

The complexity of the Brazilian electricity system has evolved from a model based on hydroelectricity supplemented by thermoelectricity to a combination of diverse sources, without planning and with little control, whose excess intermittent generation threatens to cause blackouts. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS

By Mario Osava
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sep 25 2025 – Wind and solar power sources, essential for the energy transition to mitigate the climate crisis, have become a risk of power outages in Brazil.

It is a remedy that, in excess, becomes poison. The rapid and unplanned growth of these alternatives has created operational difficulties for the Brazilian electricity system, which is nationally interconnected.“Brazil has one of the most complex electricity systems in the world. No other country has such a diversity of sources”–Luiz Barata.

A blackout on August 15, 2023, which affected 27% of the supply throughout most of the country, was a major wake-up call about insecurity. It began with the transmission of wind and solar power plants in the state of Ceará, in northeastern Brazil.

It almost happened again in April and August of this year due to excess generation, according to the  National System Operator (ONS), a private organization that represents consumers and all sectors involved, which coordinates and controls supply nationwide.

A functional electrical system requires surpluses; energy must be available at all outlets for eventual consumption. But “too much excess causes problems,” said Luiz Barata, former director general of the ONS and current president of the non-governmental National Front of Energy Consumers.

The proliferation of solar and wind power plants in Brazil has created imbalances between supply and consumption that caused operational difficulties in effective distribution, such as power outages in 25 of Brazil's 26 states on August 15, 2023. Credit: Fotos Públicas

The proliferation of solar and wind power plants in Brazil has created imbalances between supply and consumption that caused operational difficulties in effective distribution, such as power outages in 25 of Brazil’s 26 states on August 15, 2023. Credit: Fotos Públicas

Renewables in question

The intermittent nature of wind and solar power, which have grown the most in the last decade, exacerbates the risks due to their uncontrollable origin. This type of energy depends on nature, on when there is wind and sun.

The plot thickens with distributed generation, also known as decentralized generation, which turns consumers into producers of their own electricity in 3.8 million residential micro-plants or groups of individuals or small businesses.

This dispersed generation already exceeds 43 gigawatts of power, according to data from the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel), the sector’s regulatory body.

This amounts to 18% of the country’s total generating capacity, with solar photovoltaic power dominating the segment with a 95% share.

“In addition to being uncontrollable, because it depends on the sun, distributed generation cannot be interrupted, as it is beyond the control of the ONS,” warned Barata, an electrical engineer.

What the ONS does is curtail the contribution of some generating sources when excess supply threatens the system. In general, the interruption affects wind and solar generation, which are further away from the area of highest consumption.

The Northeast, favored by strong and regular winds and solar radiation, concentrates most of these sources, while the highest electricity consumption occurs in the Southeast, Brazil’s most populous and industrialized region.

Wind farms occupy hills and mountains throughout the Northeast region of Brazil, which has become a supplier of electricity for the entire country. The intermittency of this source, with generation concentrated at night, contributed to the risk of blackouts in the country. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS

Wind farms occupy hills and mountains throughout the Northeast region of Brazil, which has become a supplier of electricity for the entire country. The intermittency of this source, with generation concentrated at night, contributed to the risk of blackouts in the country. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS

Uncertain future

The trend is for operational problems in the electricity system to worsen because distributed generation continues to expand, due to the legal incentives it enjoys, and without planning, as it is the result of individual decisions.

From January to August 2025, the ONS discarded 17.2% of the country’s potential wind and solar generation, which corresponds to 7% of the country’s monthly consumption. This tripled the cuts compared to the same period in 2024, according to an analysis by Volt Robotics, an energy consulting firm.

In August, the rejection reached 57% of new renewable generation due to excess supply.

“Brazil has one of the most complex electricity systems in the world. No other country has the diversity of sources that we have,” Barata told IPS by telephone from Brasilia.

Of a total of 236 gigawatts of installed capacity at the end of 2024, hydroelectricity continues to account for a majority, with 46.5% of the total, according to the state-owned Energy Research Company. But it is no longer as dominant as it was in 2000, when it accounted for 89%.

Solar energy, with 20.5%, wind energy with 12.5% and thermal energy, which consumes fossil fuels and biomass, with 18.6%, already exceeded hydroelectricity in 2024, with a trend towards further growth.

Necessary reform

There has been a change in the electricity matrix, which has shifted from hydrothermal, basically hydroelectric and supplemented by thermal power plants, to a growing incorporation of new renewable sources, given the lower cost of their implementation and distributed generation, Barata pointed out.

However, legislation and regulations have not kept pace with this transformation, said the expert, who believes the sector needs a comprehensive structural reform in order to reduce risks and restore better operating and planning conditions.

“It is a complex system that cannot be solved with simple measures,” he said.

Joilson Costa, coordinator of the non-governmental Front for a New Energy Policy for Brazil and also an electrical engineer, considers it “incorrect” to attribute systemic risks solely to excess wind and solar generation.

“Excess supply is only part of the problem, not the only one. Another cause is the deficiency of the transmission system, which makes it impossible to transport the energy generated in the Northeast to other regions at certain times. This then necessitates a cut in generation,” he argued.

Nor can it be said that distributed generation is outside the scope of planning. The Energy Research Company, part of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, does consider this modality in its plans because “its studies and simulations allow it to make estimates,” even though it cannot control the expansion of microplants, Costa noted.

Electricity distribution companies also monitor the evolution of distributed generation in their networks and can update their data monthly, he told IPS by telephone from São Luis, capital of the northeastern state of Maranhão.

Distributed generation, which is small-scale and generally consists of photovoltaic panels on residential or commercial roofs, already accounts for 43 gigawatts of installed capacity in Brazil. There are 3.8 million plants benefiting seven million consumer units, without the necessary control over the operation of the national electricity system. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS

Distributed generation, which is small-scale and generally consists of photovoltaic panels on residential or commercial roofs, already accounts for 43 gigawatts of installed capacity in Brazil. There are 3.8 million plants benefiting seven million consumer units, without the necessary control over the operation of the national electricity system. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS

Daily asynchrony

The major risk factor, however, is the lack of synchrony between the generation and consumption of new sources of electricity in their daily cycles.

Solar generation occurs during the day, peaking around noon, when consumption is low. It declines just as consumption increases at the end of the day and beginning of the night, when lights and household appliances are turned on, especially electric showers, which are widely used in Brazil.

Wind farms, concentrated in the Northeast, generate electricity mainly late at night, when consumption drops again.

Pericles Pinheiro, director of New Business at CHP, a gas generation equipment and solutions company in Rio de Janeiro, identifies a trend toward crisis in the Brazilian electricity system in his ongoing analysis of the sector. “Every summer, new emotions,” he jokes.

In previous years, he identified a risk in the proliferation of diesel generators that many companies used to avoid the higher cost of electricity during peak consumption hours in the early evening.

But they abandoned this resource because they migrated to the free market, which has expanded in Brazil in recent years, lowering energy costs for large consumers by allowing them to choose their supplier.

Diesel generators, which helped reduce the upward curve of consumption during peak hours, disappeared or declined, exacerbating daily fluctuations in demand, in cycles opposite to those of wind and solar sources, Pinheiro told IPS.

Distributed generation reduces demand on the grid and the share of electricity managed by the system operator, in a trend that exacerbates insecurity, he added.

The ONS estimates that by 2029 it will control less than half of the country’s installed generation capacity, increasing the operational uncertainty of the national interconnected system.

The proliferation of digital data centers in Brazil, which the government is trying to promote, is seen as a way to balance electricity consumption and supply in the country.

But these huge energy sinks would consume the excess during the day but increase demand at night, as they operate 24 hours a day, warned Pinheiro, who identifies another risk in electric vehicles whose batteries consume the electricity of several homes when recharging.

African Leaders Commit to Climate-Health Nexus and Adaptation Solutions

Delegates at a Ministerial event on climate and health organised by the CSO Climate and Health Cluster under the ACS2 organizing committee. Credit: Friday Phiri/Amref

Delegates at a Ministerial event on climate and health organised by the CSO Climate and Health Cluster under the ACS2 organizing committee. Credit: Friday Phiri/Amref

By Friday Phiri
ADDIS ABABA, Sep 25 2025 – At the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8-10 September, African leaders committed to the climate and health nexus and their desire to advance climate-resilient and adaptive health systems on the continent.

According to available evidence , climate-induced extreme weather events—cyclones, droughts, floods and heatwaves, are leading to a surge in malaria cases including in regions previously unaffected as warming conditions provide conducive breeding ground for malaria carrying mosquitoes; overwhelming sanitation systems, creating a perfect storm for diarrheal diseases such as cholera; while climate-induced food shortages are driving malnutrition to dangerous levels, as droughts and floods disrupt agricultural productivity and production.

“We reaffirm our collective commitment to advancing Africa-led climate solutions that prioritise human health, environmental sustainability, and equitable development, as guided by the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the principles of multilateralism, recognise the urgent need to address the intertwined crises of climate change and public health across the continent, and call for dedicated financial mechanisms for climate-related health and the resilience of African health systems, in particular, we highlight the growing threats of heatwaves and water scarcity, which severely affect public health, and call for early-warning systems linked to health services,” reads part of the ACS2 leaders’ declaration adopted at the close of the summit.

Delegates at the launch of the Climate and Health curriculum for African negotiators by Amref Health Africa. Credit: Friday Phiri/Amref

Amref Health Africa hosted delegates at the launch of the Climate and Health curriculum for African negotiators. Credit: Friday Phiri/Amref

The leaders thus committed to advancing climate-resilient and adaptive health systems across the continent and recognised the Belém Health Action Plan as a pivotal global framework that aligns with Africa’s aspirations for equitable, sustainable, and climate-smart healthcare.

Held under the theme, “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s resilient and green development,” the summit brought together African leaders, policymakers, youth, civil society, development partners, and the private sector to shape a unified African stance on the global climate agenda.

The summit served as a catalyst for bold commitments, transformative partnerships, and innovative solutions that address the continent’s most pressing climate challenges.

During the three-day summit, and at the 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA XIII), which served as a pre-session meeting to feed into the summit outcomes, experts discussed the clear linkages and the growing evidence of climate impacts on Africa’s health systems and delivery.

With limited, and in most cases, complete lack of climate-resilient infrastructure and well-trained health personnel to manage climate shocks affecting the sector, the discussions underscored that “health has become the human face of the climate crisis on the continent”, a reality that demands bold action from leaders.

“Health is the human face of climate change. Yet when you search for images of climate change, you only see the human face after page six. We must change that narrative,” remarked Naveen Rao, Senior Vice President of the Health Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation, during the closing session of the launch of a Climate Change and Health Negotiators’ Curriculum by Amref Health Africa, a first-of-its-kind initiative to strengthen Africa’s voice in global climate negotiations.

A roundtable at the launch of the Climate and Health curriculum for African negotiators hosted by Amref Health Africa. Credit: Friday Phiri/Amref

A roundtable at the launch of the Climate and Health curriculum for African negotiators hosted by Amref Health Africa. Credit: Friday Phiri/Amref

With support from the Wellcome Trust, Amref Health Africa, working with its subsidiary, Amref International University (AMIU), and the African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES), has developed a curriculum which aims to equip African negotiators with the technical expertise, advocacy tools, and evidence to place health at the centre of climate negotiations and financing frameworks.

Dr Modi Mwatsama, Head of Capacity and Field Development for Climate and Health at Wellcome Trust, underscored the urgency of catalytic climate and health action, grounded in science.

“This is the moment to roll out training sessions, strengthen AGN’s leadership on climate and health, and ground Africa’s climate diplomacy in science and sustainability.”

In welcoming the curriculum, Dr Ama Essel, AGN Lead Coordinator on Climate and Health, who spoke on behalf of AGN Chair, Dr Richard Muyungi, emphasised the importance of unity and right framing.

“The science is there, but how we frame and communicate it is the value proposition. This curriculum is right on time, it will help Africa negotiate with a strong, common position,” said Dr. Essel, pointing out that the group is ready to support Africa’s agenda on climate and health, which should be rooted in the continent’s long-held priority of adaptation.

Dr Jeremiah Mushosho, WHO AFRO Regional Team Lead for Climate Change, emphasised the importance of aligning efforts with the Global Plan of Action on climate and health, while civil society voices, including the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, reinforced the need for advocacy “soldiers” to sustain pressure for health in climate talks, highlighting the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice as an important platform from which enthusiastic advocates could be recruited.

In summing up, Desta Lakew, Group Director of Partnerships and External Affairs at Amref Health Africa, refocused the discussions on the communities, emphasising their involvement at all stages of planning and implementation of climate action.

“Communities are the true front line of the climate crisis, as the health impacts of climate change are felt first in villages, towns, and cities. They are the first responders to shocks, witnessing floods, droughts, and outbreaks before national systems react. Resilience demands co-creation with communities at every stage, from surveillance and data generation to response. Leadership and coordinated action are critical to scaling an inclusive, African-led climate and health ecosystem. Climate resilience cannot be achieved from the top down. It must be built with and through communities, backed by integrated data systems, strong governance, and sustained investment. Thus, for Africa to build resilience, negotiators, governments, civil society, and scientists must work together to ensure health is firmly embedded in the UNFCCC processes and agendas.”

Other key climate and health sessions focused on the need to enhance climate information services for health resilience; pathways for integrating health into Africa’s climate change and adaption, mitigation and resilience strategies; unlocking climate and health financing; and ministerial dialogue on shaping a cohesive narrative for Africa’s climate and health agenda, among others.

  • At the sessions, experts highlighted capacity building and training; research and evidence; and cross-sectoral partnerships, as key adaptation measures to support health sector’s resilience in the face of the climate crisis.
  • The author is the Climate Change Health Advocacy Lead at Amref Health Africa.

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