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ALDEYRA DEADLINE: ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important May 29 Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – ALDX

NEW YORK, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALDX) between November 3, 2023 and March 16, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important May 29, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Aldeyra 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 Aldeyra class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=38697 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 May 29, 2026. 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 has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. 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, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the results of the reproxalap (an Aldeyra drug candidate) clinical trials were inconsistent; (2) the inconsistency of the results rendered any purported positive findings from these trials unreliable and not meaningful; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about Aldeyra’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Aldeyra class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=38697 or 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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Stoneshield Capital schließt überzeichneten Opportunity Fund IV mit Hard Cap von 1,5 Milliarden Euro

LUXEMBURG, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stoneshield Capital, eine führende europäische Investmentgesellschaft, die auf den Aufbau und die Skalierung von Plattformen im Bereich Real Assets spezialisiert ist, gab heute den endgültigen Abschluss des Stoneshield Opportunity Fund IV bekannt. Der Fonds erreichte sein Hard Cap von insgesamt 1,5 Milliarden Euro an Kapitalzusagen (ohne Co-Investments) und übertraf damit sein ursprüngliches Ziel von 1,0 Milliarden Euro. Der Fonds wurde innerhalb von sechs Monaten geschlossen und erreichte das doppelte Volumen seines Vorgängerfonds. Dies unterstreicht die Stärke von Stoneshields differenzierter Investmentstrategie, seiner institutionellen Plattform und seiner Erfolgsbilanz in der Umsetzung. Besonders bemerkenswert war das Tempo der Kapitalaufnahme im aktuellen Marktumfeld, in dem Immobilienfonds laut Preqin weltweit durchschnittlich 17 Monate bis zum Abschluss benötigen.

Der Fonds war deutlich überzeichnet; die Gesamtnachfrage überstieg 2,0 Milliarden Euro. Die Kapitalbeschaffung wurde durch die starke Unterstützung der bestehenden globalen Limited Partners von Stoneshield mit einer Re-Up-Rate von 100 % getragen. Zudem wurde sie durch Zusagen einer ausgewählten Gruppe neuer globaler Investoren erweitert, darunter führende Staatsfonds, globale Berater, Pensionskassen, Versicherungsgesellschaften, private Stiftungen, Family Offices und öffentliche Stiftungen aus Nordamerika, Europa, dem Nahen Osten und Asien.

Der Fund IV wird kontrollorientierte Investments in europäische Real Assets und damit verbundene Unternehmensplattformen verfolgen und dabei den Besitz der zugrunde liegenden Vermögenswerte als Grundlage für den Aufbau und die Skalierung operativer Unternehmen nutzen. Der Fonds konzentriert sich auf Sektoren, die von strukturellen Wachstumstreibern, Angebotsengpässen und operativer Komplexität profitieren, darunter Energieinfrastruktur, Wohnen, studentisches Wohnen, Hotellerie und kritische Infrastruktur. Bis heute hat der Fund IV seine Erstinvestitionen abgeschlossen. Dazu gehören ein 150-Millionen-Euro-Joint-Venture mit Neinor Homes zur Entwicklung des größten Premium-Wohnprojekts, das in den letzten Jahren in Marbella gestartet wurde; eine Beteiligung von 9,5 % an Meliá Hotels International, wodurch Stoneshield zum zweitgrößten Anteilseigner des Unternehmens wurde und einen Sitz im Verwaltungsrat einer der führenden europäischen Hotelplattformen erhielt; sowie der Erwerb einer 15%igen Beteiligung an Exolum, einer der führenden europäischen Plattformen für Energielogistik und kritische Infrastruktur für Biokraftstoffe.

Die Managing Partners von Stoneshield, Felipe Morenés Botín und Juan Pepa, erklärten: „Wir sind dankbar für die starke Unterstützung unserer bestehenden und neuen Investoren. Mit ihrem Engagement bringen sie ihr Vertrauen in Stoneshields differenzierten Ansatz für europäische Real Assets zum Ausdruck. Unsere Strategie besteht darin, einen US-amerikanischen Private-Equity-Ansatz in Europa umzusetzen und dort zu investieren, wo der Besitz von Sachwerten, operative Kompetenz und unternehmerische Komplexität zusammenkommen und wo disziplinierte Due-Diligence-Prüfungen und Umsetzungskompetenz überdurchschnittlichen Wert freisetzen können. Fund IV verschafft uns die notwendige Größe, um diese Strategie weiter umzusetzen: durch die Identifikation proprietärer Investmentchancen, die Skalierung von Plattformen rund um hochwertige Vermögensbestände sowie die aktive Zusammenarbeit mit Managementteams, um Wachstum durch operative Verbesserungen und strategische Neupositionierung freizusetzen. Europa ist nach wie vor ein äußerst attraktiver Markt für Investoren, die lokalen Zugang mit institutioneller Umsetzung und einer kontrollorientierten Eigentümermentalität verbinden können.“

PJT Park Hill und die UBS Investment Bank fungierten als Finanzberater und Platzierungsagenten für Stoneshield.

Über Stoneshield Capital
Stoneshield Capital ist eine führende europäische Investmentgesellschaft mit einem verwalteten Vermögen von mehr als 8 Milliarden Euro. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Sitz in Luxemburg und verfügt über ein engagiertes Team von mehr als 30 Investment-Experten in europäischen Städten wie Madrid, Lissabon und Dublin sowie über 30.000 Mitarbeiter in seinen Portfoliounternehmen.

Stoneshield wurde 2018 von Juan Pepa und Felipe Morenés Botín (den „Managing Partners“) gegründet, um langfristige Chancen im Bereich Real Assets und Private Equity in Europa durch einen plattformgesteuerten Investmentansatz zu nutzen. Stoneshield wurde kürzlich unter die Top 100 der weltweiten Fundraising-Franchises von PERE gewählt.

Hinweise für Redakteure:

  1. Stoneshield Capital tritt dem Verwaltungsrat von Meliá Hotels International bei (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/07/3290322/0/en/stoneshield-capital-joins-meli%C3%A1-hotel-international-s-board-of-directors.html)
  2. Stoneshield Capital erwirbt 15%-Beteiligung an Exolum von OMERS (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300241/0/en/stoneshield-capital-to-acquire-15-stake-in-exolum-from-omers.html)
  3. Neinor Homes und Stoneshield Capital starten Partnerschaft über 150 Millionen Euro zur Entwicklung eines Premium-Wohnprojekts in Marbella (https://www.neinorhomes.com/en/news/neinor-homes-and-stoneshield-capital-launch-150mn-partnership/)

Medienkontakte
Claudia Suárez
E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +353 (0) 87 465 4410

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Stoneshield Capital clôture la levée de fonds de son fonds Opportunity Fund IV, sursouscrit, à son plafond de souscription de 1,5 milliard d’euros

LUXEMBOURG, 28 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stoneshield Capital, société d’investissement européenne de premier plan spécialisée dans la création et le développement de plateformes dans le secteur des actifs réels, a annoncé aujourd’hui la clôture définitive du fonds Stoneshield Opportunity Fund IV à son plafond de 1,5 milliard d’euros d’engagements de capital, hors co-investissements, dépassant ainsi son objectif initial d’un milliard d’euros. Le Fonds a été clôturé en six mois, atteignant une taille deux fois supérieure à celle de son fonds prédécesseur, soulignant la solidité de la stratégie d’investissement différenciante de Stoneshield, de sa plateforme institutionnelle et de son historique d’exécution. Le rythme de la levée est particulièrement remarquable dans le contexte actuel, alors que, selon Preqin, les fonds immobiliers dans le monde mettent en moyenne 17 mois à finaliser leur levée.

Le Fonds a été largement sursouscrit, avec une demande totale dépassant 2 milliards d’euros. La levée a été soutenue par un fort engagement des investisseurs historiques mondiaux de Stoneshield, avec un taux de réengagement de 100 %, et élargie grâce aux engagements d’un groupe sélectif de nouveaux investisseurs internationaux, comprenant notamment des fonds souverains de premier plan, des cabinets de conseil mondiaux, des fonds de pension, des compagnies d’assurance, des fonds de dotation, des family offices et des fondations en Amérique du Nord, en Europe, au Moyen-Orient et en Asie.

Le Fonds « Fund IV » poursuivra une stratégie d’investissements majoritaires dans des actifs réels européens et des plateformes d’entreprises associées, en utilisant la propriété des actifs sous-jacents comme fondement pour créer et développer des activités opérationnelles. Le Fonds ciblera des secteurs soutenus par des tendances structurelles favorables, des contraintes d’offre et une forte complexité opérationnelle, notamment les infrastructures énergétiques, le résidentiel, le logement étudiant, l’hôtellerie et les infrastructures critiques. À ce jour, le Fonds « Fund IV » a déjà réalisé plusieurs investissements initiaux, parmi lesquels : une joint-venture de 150 millions d’euros avec Neinor Homes visant à développer le plus important projet résidentiel haut de gamme lancé à Marbella ces dernières années ; une participation de 9,5 % dans Meliá Hotels International, faisant de Stoneshield le deuxième actionnaire du groupe et lui assurant une représentation au conseil d’administration de l’une des principales plateformes hôtelières européennes ; ainsi que l’acquisition d’une participation de 15 % dans Exolum, l’une des principales plateformes européennes de logistique énergétique et d’infrastructures critiques dédiées aux biocarburants.

Les associés gérants de Stoneshield, Felipe Morenés Botín et Juan Pepa, ont déclaré : « Nous sommes reconnaissants du fort soutien apporté par nos investisseurs historiques comme nouveaux, dont la confiance reflète la pertinence de l’approche différenciante de Stoneshield sur les actifs réels européens. Notre stratégie consiste à appliquer en Europe le modèle du capital-investissement américain, en investissant là où la détention d’actifs tangibles, les capacités opérationnelles et la complexité des entreprises se rejoignent, et où une discipline d’investissement rigoureuse et une exécution proactive peuvent générer une création de valeur significative. Le Fonds « Fund IV » nous donne les moyens de poursuivre cette stratégie : identifier des opportunités exclusives, développer des plateformes autour de bases d’actifs de grande qualité et collaborer activement avec les équipes dirigeantes afin de stimuler la croissance grâce à des améliorations opérationnelles et à des repositionnements stratégiques. L’Europe demeure un marché particulièrement attractif pour les investisseurs capables d’associer accès local, capacité d’exécution institutionnelle et approche d’investissement orientée vers la prise de contrôle. »

PJT Park Hill et UBS Investment Bank ont agi en qualité de conseillers financiers et d’agents de placement pour Stoneshield.

À propos de Stoneshield Capital
Stoneshield Capital est une société d’investissement européenne de premier plan gérant plus de 8 milliards d’euros d’actifs sous gestion. Basée au Luxembourg, elle s’appuie sur une équipe dédiée de plus de 30 professionnels de l’investissement répartis dans plusieurs villes européennes, notamment Madrid, Lisbonne et Dublin, ainsi que sur plus de 30 000 collaborateurs au sein de ses sociétés en portefeuille.

Stoneshield a été fondée en 2018 par Juan Pepa et Felipe Morenés Botín (les « associés gérants ») afin de tirer parti des opportunités de long terme dans les actifs réels et le capital-investissement en Europe grâce à une approche d’investissement fondée sur le développement de plateformes. Stoneshield a récemment été classée parmi les 100 principales franchises mondiales de levée de fonds par PERE.

Notes à l’attention des rédacteurs :

  1. Stoneshield Capital rejoint le conseil d’administration de Meliá Hotels International (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/07/3290322/0/en/stoneshield-capital-joins-meli%C3%A1-hotel-international-s-board-of-directors.html)
  2. Stoneshield Capital acquiert une participation de 15 % dans Exolum auprès d’OMERS (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300241/0/en/stoneshield-capital-to-acquire-15-stake-in-exolum-from-omers.html)
  3. Neinor Homes et Stoneshield Capital lancent un partenariat de 150 millions d’euros pour développer un projet résidentiel haut de gamme à Marbella (https://www.neinorhomes.com/en/news/neinor-homes-and-stoneshield-capital-launch-150mn-partnership/)

Contact médias
Claudia Suárez
E-mail : [email protected]
Tél. : +353 (0) 87 465 4410

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Stoneshield Capital Encerra o Opportunity Fund IV, com Excesso de Subscrição, com Limite Máximo de €1,5 bilhão

LUXEMBURGO, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Stoneshield Capital, uma empresa de investimento europeia líder focada na criação e escalonamento de plataformas em ativos reais, anunciou hoje o encerramento do Stoneshield Opportunity Fund IV com limite máximo de €1,5 bilhão em compromissos de capital total, excluindo co-investimentos, superando sua meta original de €1,0 bilhão. O Fundo foi encerrado em seis meses com o dobro do fundo anterior, demonstrando a força da estratégia de investimento diferenciada, plataforma institucional e histórico de execução da Stoneshield. O ritmo da captação foi particularmente notável no ambiente atual, onde, de acordo com a Preqin, os fundos imobiliários em todo o mundo levaram uma média de 17 meses para encerrar.

O Fundo foi substancialmente sobrescrito, com juros agregados com valor acima de €2,0 bilhões. A captação de recursos foi ancorada pelo forte apoio dos atuais limitados sócios globais da Stoneshield, com uma taxa de renovação de 100%, e foi expandida com os compromissos assumidos por um grupo seleto de novos investidores globais, incluindo destacados fundos soberanos, consultorias globais, fundos de pensão, seguradoras, fundos patrimoniais doações, family offices e fundações em toda a América do Norte, Europa, Oriente Médio e Ásia.

O Fundo IV buscará investimentos orientados ao controle em ativos reais europeus e plataformas corporativas relacionadas, usando a propriedade da base de ativos subjacente como base para a criação e dimensionamento dos negócios operacionais. O Fundo se concentrará nos setores apoiados por ventos estruturais favoráveis, restrições de fornecimento e complexidade operacional, incluindo infraestrutura de energia, moradia, moradia estudantil, hotelaria e infraestrutura crítica. O Fundo IV já concluiu seus investimentos iniciais de: uma joint venture de €150 milhões com a Neinor Homes para o desenvolvimento do maior projeto residencial premium lançado em Marbella nos últimos anos; uma participação de 9,5% na Meliá Hotels International, tornando a Stoneshield a segunda maior acionista da empresa e dando à empresa representação do conselho em uma das principais plataformas de hospitalidade da Europa; e uma aquisição de participação de 15% na Exolum, uma das principais plataformas de logística de energia e infraestrutura crítica de biocombustíveis da Europa.

Os sócios-gerentes da Stoneshield, Felipe Morenés Botín e Juan Pepa, disseram: “Somos gratos pelo forte apoio dos nossos novos e existentes investidores, cuja convicção reflete a confiança na abordagem diferenciada da Stoneshield em relação aos ativos reais europeus. Nossa estratégia consiste em levar para a Europa um modelo de atuação de private equity dos EUA, investindo onde convergem a propriedade de ativos tangíveis, a capacidade operacional e a complexidade corporativa, e onde uma análise de investimento disciplinada e uma execução prática podem gerar um valor excepcional. O Fundo IV proporciona a escala necessária para a continuação da execução dessa estratégia: identificar oportunidades proprietárias, expandir as plataformas em torno das bases de ativos de alta qualidade, e criação de parcerias ativas com equipes de gestão para possibilitar o crescimento por meio do aprimoramento operacional e do reposicionamento estratégico. A Europa continua sendo um mercado altamente atraente para investidores que podem combinar o acesso local com a execução institucional, e uma mentalidade de propriedade orientada para o controle.”

PJT Park Hill e UBS Investment Bank atuaram como consultores financeiros e agentes de colocação da Stoneshield.

Sobre a Stoneshield Capital
A Stoneshield Capital é uma empresa de investimento europeia líder com mais de €8 bilhões em ativos sob gestão. Com sede no Luxemburgo, ela conta com uma equipe dedicada de mais de 30 profissionais de investimento que trabalham na Europa em Madrid, Lisboa e Dublin, e mais de 30 000 profissionais nas empresas do seu portfólio.

A Stoneshield foi fundada em 2018 por Juan Pepa e Felipe Morenés Botín (os “Sócios-Gerentes”) para capitalizar ativos reais de longo prazo e oportunidades de private equity na Europa por meio de uma abordagem de investimento liderada por plataforma. A Stoneshield foi recentemente classificada entre as 100 principais franquias globais de captação de recursos da PERE.

Notas aos Editores:

  1. Stoneshield Capital junta-se ao Conselho Diretor do Meliá Hotel International (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/07/3290322/0/en/stoneshield-capital-joins-meli%C3%A1-hotel-international-s-board-of-directors.html)
  2. Stoneshield Capital Adquire da OMERS Participação de 15% na Exolum (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300241/0/en/stoneshield-capital-to-acquire-15-stake-in-exolum-from-omers.html)
  3. Neinor Homes e Stoneshield Capital Fazem Parceria de €150 milhões para Desenvolvimento de Projeto Residencial Premium em Marbella (https://www.neinorhomes.com/en/news/neinor-homes-and-stoneshield-capital-launch-150mn-partnership/)

Contato com a Mídia
Claudia Suárez
E: [email protected]
T: +353 (0) 87 465 4410

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Framery annonce une nouvelle gamme de produits Gradus™ conçue pour les marchés américain et canadien

TAMPERE, Finlande, 28 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Framery dévoile aujourd’hui Gradus, une nouvelle gamme de cabines de bureau intelligentes spécialement conçues pour les États-Unis et le Canada. La gamme sera officiellement lancée lors du salon NeoCon le 8 juin. Composée de trois nouveaux modèles, la gamme Gradus sera commercialisée aux États-Unis et au Canada et assemblée aux États-Unis.

Présentée comme la solution la mieux adaptée au marché régional, la gamme Gradus entend répondre à une demande croissante alors que les taux d’occupation des bureaux augmentent. Gradus offre aux clients un langage de conception intégré, privilégiant l’harmonie architecturale et élargissant le choix aux côtés de la gamme signature de Framery, au design plus audacieux.

« Gradus a été conçue spécifiquement pour répondre aux volumes élevés et aux exigences particulières des environnements de travail américains et canadiens », déclare Samu Hällfors, PDG de Framery.

Les produits de la gamme Gradus™ seront assemblés dans la nouvelle usine de Framery aux États-Unis. Cette nouvelle installation de production constitue un élément clé de la stratégie de croissance de l’entreprise et de son objectif de répondre localement à la demande régionale.

La gamme Gradus se distingue par un intérieur « plug-and-play » conçu pour une intégration utilisateur immédiate. Le portefeuille comprend trois nouveaux modèles pensés pour maximiser le volume intérieur tout en conservant une emprise minimale au sol :

  • Gradus Focus™ : une cabine téléphonique intelligente et insonorisée pouvant accueillir une personne, conçue pour les appels et le travail nécessitant de la concentration.
  • Gradus Work™ : un poste de travail intelligent et insonorisé pouvant accueillir une personne, équipé d’un bureau réglable de taille standard et d’un intérieur spacieux conçu pour favoriser un flux de travail ininterrompu.
  • Gradus Huddle™ : un pod de réunion intelligent et insonorisé pouvant accueillir 1 à 4 personnes, dimensionné de manière optimale pour les collaborations spontanées et les discussions confidentielles.

Les cabines reposent sur une conception modulaire avec des composants remplaçables, permettant de réparer, rénover et mettre à jour les unités au fil du temps. Leur conception prévoit également un système de revêtements muraux extérieurs clipsables — placages bois, tissus ou panneaux acoustiques personnalisés — permettant aux cabines soit de se fondre dans l’architecture environnante, soit de devenir un élément central de l’espace.

« Les designers et les clients aux États-Unis et au Canada souhaitent des espaces qui leur ressemblent, et cette flexibilité fait de Gradus une solution parfaitement adaptée à tous les bureaux », ajoute M. Hällfors.

Gradus offre un coût au mètre carré inférieur à celui des aménagements fixes et respecte les normes locales telles que l’IBC, l’IFC et la certification UL 962, facilitant ainsi son adoption dans la région. La gamme comprend également des EPD (déclarations environnementales de produit) vérifiées par des tiers pour faciliter la comptabilité carbone des entreprises.

La gamme est dotée d’une ventilation automatisée, d’un éclairage automatisé et d’une insonorisation de classe A. Équipées de capteurs d’occupation, Gradus collectent des données d’utilisation anonymisées. Cela leur permet de s’intégrer aux solutions de bureaux intelligents de Framery afin d’optimiser les plans d’aménagement et d’aider les organisations à réduire le gaspillage immobilier lié aux espaces sous-utilisés.

« Gradus associe l’optimisation des espaces de travail pilotée par les données à une expérience utilisateur fluide. C’est un outil stratégique pour ajuster les besoins en surfaces de bureaux », conclut M. Hällfors.

L’usine de Tampere demeure le centre d’expertise spécialisé de l’entreprise, fournissant les technologies intelligentes et les sous-ensembles destinés à la nouvelle gamme. Les produits existants de Framery continueront également d’être proposés sur les marchés américain et canadien.

À PROPOS DE FRAMERY

Framery permet aux collaborateurs de se concentrer sur l’essentiel et d’accomplir leurs tâches avec efficacité. Grâce à ses cabines acoustiques et à ses solutions de bureau intelligentes, Framery transforme les espaces de bureaux ordinaires en lieux appréciés de tous. C’est la raison pour laquelle Framery s’impose comme l’allié indispensable d’une journée de travail réussie pour des millions de personnes dans plus de 100 pays, ainsi que dans de nombreuses grandes entreprises mondiales.

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Framery kündigt die neue Gradus™-Produktreihe an, die speziell für den US-amerikanischen und kanadischen Markt entwickelt wurde

TAMPERE, Finnland, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Framery stellt heute Gradus vor, eine neue Reihe intelligenter Büro-Pods, die speziell für den US-amerikanischen und kanadischen Markt entwickelt wurde. Die Kollektion wird am 8. Juni auf der NeoCon offiziell vorgestellt. Die Gradus-Produktreihe umfasst drei neue Modelle und wird in den USA und Kanada vertrieben sowie in den USA montiert.

Die Gradus-Produktreihe, die sich als die ideale Lösung für den regionalen Markt positioniert, ist darauf ausgerichtet, die steigende Nachfrage zu bedienen, während die Büroauslastung zunimmt. Gradus bietet seinen Kunden eine integrierte, „fest eingebaute“ Formensprache, die architektonische Harmonie in den Vordergrund stellt und die Auswahlmöglichkeiten neben der ästhetisch markanten Signature-Linie von Framery erweitert.

„Gradus wurde speziell entwickelt, um den hohen Anforderungen und den besonderen Bedürfnissen am amerikanischen und kanadischen Arbeitsplatz gerecht zu werden“, sagt Samu Hällfors, CEO von Framery.

Die Produkte der Gradus™-Reihe werden im neuen Werk von Framery in den Vereinigten Staaten montiert. Die neue Produktionsstätte ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der Wachstumsstrategie des Unternehmens und seines Ziels, die regionale Nachfrage vor Ort zu decken.

Die Gradus-Reihe zeichnet sich durch eine „Plug-and-Play“-Innenausstattung aus, die auf eine sofortige Integration des Benutzers ausgelegt ist. Das Portfolio umfasst drei neue Modelle, die darauf ausgelegt sind, das Innenraumvolumen bei minimaler Grundfläche zu maximieren:

  • Gradus Focus™: Eine intelligente, schallisolierte Telefonkabine für eine Person, die für Telefonate und konzentriertes Arbeiten konzipiert ist.
  • Gradus Work™: Ein intelligenter und schallisolierter Arbeitsplatz für eine Person, ausgestattet mit einem vollwertigen, höhenverstellbaren Schreibtisch und einem geräumigen Innenraum, der für einen ungestörten Arbeitsablauf konzipiert ist.
  • Gradus Huddle™: Eine intelligente und schallisolierte Besprechungskabine für 1–4 Personen, deren Größe sich ideal für spontane Zusammenarbeit und vertrauliche Gespräche eignet.

Die Module sind modular aufgebaut und verfügen über austauschbare Komponenten, sodass die Geräte im Laufe der Zeit repariert, überholt und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht werden können. Dieses Design verfügt zudem über ein Stecksystem für Außenwandverkleidungen, darunter Holzfurnier, Stoffe oder maßgefertigte Akustikpaneele, wodurch sich die Pods entweder harmonisch in die umgebende Architektur einfügen oder als Blickfang hervorstechen können.

„Designer und Kunden in den USA und Kanada wünschen sich Räume, die sich wie ihr eigenes Zuhause anfühlen, und dank dieser Flexibilität passt Gradus perfekt in jedes Büro“, so Hällfors.

Gradus bietet geringere Kosten pro Quadratmeter als konventionelle Bauweisen und erfüllt lokale Normen wie IBC, IFC und UL 962, was eine nahtlose regionale Umsetzung ermöglicht. Das Angebot umfasst auch von Dritten verifizierte Umweltproduktdeklarationen (EPDs) zur Unterstützung der CO₂-Bilanzierung von Unternehmen.

Die Produktreihe hat eine automatische Belüftung und Beleuchtung sowie Schallschutz der Klasse A. Gradus ist mit Präsenzmeldern ausgestattet und erfasst anonymisierte Nutzungsdaten. Dadurch lassen sich die Pods in die Smart-Office-Lösungen von Framery integrieren, um Grundrisse zu optimieren und Unternehmen dabei zu unterstützen, die Verschwendung von ungenutzten Flächen zu vermeiden.

„Gradus verbindet datengestützte Arbeitsplatzoptimierung mit einer reibungslosen Benutzererfahrung. Es ist ein strategisches Instrument zur bedarfsgerechten Dimensionierung von Büroflächen“, sagt Hällfors.

Das Werk in Tampere bleibt weiterhin das Zentrum für Spezialkompetenz und liefert die intelligente Technologie sowie die Baugruppen für die neue Produktreihe; die bestehenden Produkte werden weiterhin im Angebot für die USA und Kanada verbleiben.

FRAMERY IM ÜBERBLICK

Framery ermöglicht es Menschen, sich auf das Wesentliche zu konzentrieren und Aufgaben effizient zu erledigen. Mit schallisolierten Arbeitskabinen und intelligenten Bürolösungen verwandelt Framery klassische Büros in Arbeitsumgebungen, in denen Menschen gerne arbeiten. Deshalb ist Framery für Millionen Beschäftigte in über 100 Ländern sowie bei vielen der weltweit führenden Unternehmen ein fester Bestandteil eines erfolgreichen Arbeitstags.

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Framery Lança Linha de Produtos Gradus™ Criada para os Mercados dos EUA e Canadá

TAMPERE, Finlândia, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Framery pré-lançou hoje a Gradus, uma nova linha de pods de escritório inteligentes criados especificamente para os EUA e Canadá. A linha será lançada oficialmente na NeoCon em 8 de junho. Com três novos modelos, a linha Gradus será montada nos EUA e vendida nos EUA e no Canadá.

Posicionada como ideal para o mercado definitivo da região, a linha Gradus deve capturar a crescente demanda diante do aumento das taxas de utilização de escritórios. A Gradus oferece aos clientes uma linguagem de design integrada e “incorporada”, priorizando a harmonia arquitetônica e expandindo as opções da linha de assinatura esteticamente arrojada da Framery.

“A Gradus foi desenvolvida especificamente para atender ao alto volume e às demandas exclusivas dos locais de trabalho americanos e canadenses”, disse Samu Hällfors, CEO da Framery.

Os produtos da linha Gradus™ serão montados na nova fábrica da Framery nos Estados Unidos. A nova fábrica é uma parte fundamental da estratégia de crescimento da empresa e sua meta de atender à demanda regional localmente.

A linha Gradus é definida por um interior “plug-and-play” projetado para integração instantânea do usuário. A linha de produtos consiste em três novos modelos projetados para maximizar o volume interno dentro de um espaço mínimo:

  • Gradus Focus™: Uma cabine telefônica inteligente e à prova de som para uma pessoa, projetada para chamadas e trabalho focado.
  • Gradus Work™: Uma estação de trabalho inteligente e à prova de som para uma pessoa, com uma mesa ajustável de tamanho normal e um interior espaçoso projetado para fluxo ininterrupto.
  • Gradus Huddle™: Um pod de reuniões inteligente e à prova de som para 1 a 4 pessoas, com o tamanho ideal para colaboração espontânea e discussões confidenciais.

Os pods têm uma construção modular com componentes substituíveis, permitindo que as unidades sejam reparadas, remodeladas e atualizadas ao longo do tempo. Este design também tem um sistema de encaixe para painéis de parede externos, incluindo folheados de madeira, tecidos ou painéis acústicos personalizados, possibilitando que as cápsulas combinem com a arquitetura do local ou se destaquem como um ponto focal.

“Designers e clientes nos EUA e no Canadá querem espaços que pareçam seus, e essa flexibilidade torna a Gradus perfeita para qualquer escritório”, diz Hällfors.

A Gradus oferece um custo por metro quadrado mais baixo do que o de uma construção fixa e atende aos padrões locais, como IBC, IFC e UL 962, para uma adoção regional perfeita. A linha também inclui EPDs verificadas por terceiros para apoiar a contabilidade corporativa do carbono.

A linha de produtos tem ventilação e iluminação automatizadas e isolamento acústico Classe A. Equipada com sensores de ocupação, a Gradus coleta dados de uso anônimos. Isso viabiliza que os pods se integrem às soluções de escritório inteligente da Framery para otimização das plantas baixas e ajudar as organizações a eliminar o desperdício imobiliário de espaço subutilizado.

“A Gradus combina a otimização do espaço de trabalho baseada em dados com uma experiência de usuário sem problemas. É uma ferramenta estratégica para o dimensionamento correto das necessidades de espaço de escritório”, disse Hällfors.

A fábrica de Tampere continua a ser o centro de conhecimentos especializados, fornecendo a tecnologia inteligente e os subconjuntos para a nova linha, e seus produtos existentes permanecerão na oferta dos EUA e do Canadá.

FRAMERY

A Framery viabiliza que as pessoas se concentrem no que realmente importa e façam o seu trabalho. Com seus pods inteligentes à prova de som e solução de escritório inteligente, a Framery transforma espaços de trabalho comuns em lugares que as pessoas adoram. É por isso que a Framery é essencial para um dia de trabalho de sucesso de milhões de profissionais em mais de 100 países e na maioria das principais empresas do mundo.

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Stoneshield Capital Closes Oversubscribed Opportunity Fund IV at €1.5 Billion Hard Cap

LUXEMBOURG, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stoneshield Capital, a leading European investment firm focused on building and scaling platforms across real assets, announced today the final close of Stoneshield Opportunity Fund IV at its hard cap of €1.5 billion in total capital commitments, excluding co-investments, surpassing its original €1.0 billion target. The Fund closed within six months at twice the size of its predecessor fund, underscoring the strength of Stoneshield’s differentiated investment strategy, institutional platform and track record of execution. The pace of the fundraise was particularly notable in the current environment, where, according to Preqin, real estate funds globally have averaged 17 months to close.

The Fund was significantly oversubscribed, with aggregate interest surpassing €2.0 billion. The fundraise was anchored by strong support from Stoneshield’s existing global limited partners, with a 100% re-up rate, and was expanded through commitments from a select group of new global investors, including leading sovereign wealth funds, global consultants, pensions, insurance companies, endowments, family offices, and foundations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Fund IV will pursue control-oriented investments across European real assets and related corporate platforms, using ownership of the underlying asset base as the foundation to build and scale operating businesses. The Fund will focus on sectors supported by structural tailwinds, supply constraints and operational complexity, including energy infrastructure, living, student housing, hospitality, and critical infrastructure. To date, Fund IV has completed its initial investments, these include a €150 million joint venture with Neinor Homes to develop the largest premium residential project launched in Marbella in recent years; a 9.5% stake in Meliá Hotels International, making Stoneshield the company’s second-largest shareholder and giving the firm board representation at one of Europe’s leading hospitality platforms; and a 15% stake acquisition in Exolum, one of Europe’s leading energy logistics and critical biofuels infrastructure platforms.

Stoneshield's Managing Partners, Felipe Morenés Botín and Juan Pepa, said, “We are grateful for the strong support from our existing and new investors, whose conviction reflects confidence in Stoneshield’s differentiated approach to European real assets. Our strategy is to bring a US private equity playbook to Europe, investing where hard asset ownership, operating capability and corporate complexity converge, and where disciplined underwriting and hands-on execution can unlock outsized value. Fund IV gives us the scale to continue executing that strategy: sourcing proprietary opportunities, scaling platforms around high-quality asset bases, and actively partnering with management teams to unlock growth through operational improvement and strategic repositioning. Europe remains a highly attractive market for investors who can pair local access with institutional execution and a control-oriented ownership mindset.”

PJT Park Hill and UBS Investment Bank served as financial advisors and placement agents to Stoneshield.

About Stoneshield Capital
Stoneshield Capital is a leading European investment firm with over €8 billion in AUM. Based in Luxembourg, it has a dedicated team of 30+ investment professionals working across European cities including Madrid, Lisbon and Dublin and over 30,000 professionals across portfolio companies.

Stoneshield was founded in 2018 by Juan Pepa and Felipe Morenés Botín (the “Managing Partners”) to capitalize on long-term real assets and private equity opportunities in Europe through a platform-led investment approach. Stoneshield was recently ranked among PERE's Top 100 global fundraising franchises.

Notes to editor:

  1. Stoneshield Capital joins Meliá Hotel International’s Board of Directors (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/07/3290322/0/en/stoneshield-capital-joins-meli%C3%A1-hotel-international-s-board-of-directors.html)
  2. Stoneshield Capital to acquire 15% stake in Exolum from OMERS (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300241/0/en/stoneshield-capital-to-acquire-15-stake-in-exolum-from-omers.html)
  3. Neinor Homes and Stoneshield Capital Launch €150mn Partnership to Develop Premium Residential Project in Marbella  (https://www.neinorhomes.com/en/news/neinor-homes-and-stoneshield-capital-launch-150mn-partnership/)

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India’s LED Story Highlights How Blended Finance Powers Environmental Action

LED street lights have been installed in the area around Hyderabad's famous Necklace Road, a scenic boulevard in the heart of the city that curves around the Hussain Sagar Lake. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS

LED street lights have been installed in the area around Hyderabad’s famous Necklace Road, a scenic boulevard in the heart of the city that curves around the Hussain Sagar Lake. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS

By Stella Paul
HYDERABAD, India, May 28 2026 – Ahead of the Eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly in Samarkand, governments and development institutions are grappling with a familiar challenge: How to finance environmental action at the scale required to meet rapidly growing needs.

As public budgets tighten and biodiversity and climate risks intensify, attention is increasingly turning to blended finance – an approach that combines concessional public funding with commercial investment to mobilise large-scale capital.

Supporters say this model can reduce investment risks and unlock private capital for projects that might otherwise struggle to secure funding. Critics caution that such approaches still depend heavily on public support and may not be easily replicable everywhere.

In Hyderabad, India, one of the world’s largest municipal LED streetlighting programs has emerged as a prominent example of how blended finance can work in practice.

Turning Streetlights into Climate Finance

Hyderabad, a rapidly expanding and climate-vulnerable metropolis, has sought to address rising temperatures and growing energy demand by retrofitting its street lighting system with energy-efficient LEDs under India’s Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP). The initiative was part of a broader programme – Creating and Sustaining Markets for Energy Efficiency – implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with support from the GEF.

The program combined GEF grant funding with more than USD 434 million in co-financing to deploy energy-efficient technologies at scale.

“The environmental financing gap runs into hundreds of billions of dollars annually. This is a scale that grants and ODA alone cannot close,” said Fred Boltz, Head of Programming at the GEF.

“Mobilising private capital is essential to sustaining a healthy planet.”

Blended finance works by reducing risks for private investors – through concessional loans, guarantees, or grant support – making projects viable in markets where returns are uncertain. By absorbing part of the risk, public or philanthropic funding enables commercial investors to participate in sectors such as renewable energy, biodiversity, and sustainable infrastructure, which are often perceived as too risky.

In Hyderabad, EESL financed the installation of LED streetlights and recovered costs through future energy savings, eliminating the need for large upfront spending by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

More than 450,000 streetlights were replaced during the initial phases, with further expansion extending coverage across the city. Electricity consumption linked to public lighting dropped by roughly half, generating annual savings of more than ₹1 billion (about USD 12 million) while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

How Savings Became an Asset

The financing structure relied on a “deemed savings” model. Instead of paying upfront, municipal authorities repaid investments over time using verified reductions in electricity and maintenance costs.

Supporters say such arrangements help cities modernise infrastructure, despite budget constraints. But analysts warn that they depend on accurate projections, reliable maintenance, and strong institutional capacity.

Experts agree that blended finance works best when public institutions remain actively involved in implementation and oversight.

In Hyderabad, the programme incorporated a Centralised Monitoring and Control System (CCMS), allowing authorities to track electricity use, detect faults, and monitor performance in real time.

The system improved operational oversight while generating the data needed for performance-linked financing – where payments are tied to independently verified outcomes.

Newly retrofitted LED street lights on the eastern edge of Hyderabad, in India. LED lights are a cost- and energy-efficient alternative to other lighting and bring a sense of security to the areas where they are installed. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS

Newly retrofitted LED street lights on the eastern edge of Hyderabad, in India. LED lights are a cost- and energy-efficient alternative to other lighting and bring a sense of security to the areas where they are installed. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS

Beyond Carbon: From Climate Finance to Everyday Life

For residents, the effects of the LED transition are often experienced less in financial or technical terms than in everyday routines and perceptions of safety.

Kavitha Ramavath (27) and her husband, Ravi Ramavath (35), recently moved with their two young children to Uppal Bhagath, a fast-growing neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Hyderabad. They previously lived in Uppal Kalan, about four kilometres away, where housing was cheaper, but the infrastructure was poor. Kavitha works as a domestic worker, while Ravi drives an auto-rickshaw.

Although their rent has nearly doubled, improved lighting has changed their daily lives.

“This area is more lively, with wider and better-lit roads,” Kavitha said, pointing toward an LED streetlight outside her lane. “Earlier, I used to feel scared walking alone to drop or pick up my children from tuition classes.”

Now, she says, her children can play outside longer in the evenings and nearby shops keep their shutters open later. Ravi adds that he can park his auto-rickshaw outside their home without worrying about theft or damage.

Urban planners say improved public lighting can influence mobility, informal economic activity, and perceptions of public safety – especially for women and children.

Last week, Kavitha started a small fruit cart outside her home. The brighter street allows her to continue working after dusk, when customer footfall increases.

For her family, the benefits are not measured in emissions reductions or financing structures but in the possibility of earning a little more income while feeling safer in public spaces.

From Local Streets to Global Finance Models

While Hyderabad’s experience highlights blended finance in climate mitigation, the model increasingly extends far beyond energy efficiency.

Across the world, GEF-backed blended finance initiatives are channelling investments into biodiversity conservation, ocean protection, and sustainable supply chains. These projects demonstrate how public funding can unlock private capital in sectors that have traditionally struggled to attract investment.

In Brazil, for instance, the Living Amazon Mechanism combines capital market instruments with philanthropic funding to support sustainable supply chains in the Amazon. It links cooperatives and local producers with financing while reducing risk through the participation of a corporate buyer, Natura, which acts as an investor and off-taker.

Similarly, global platforms such as the IFC–GEF Green Global Supply Chain Decarbonisation Initiative aim to provide long-term, green-linked loans to manufacturers and suppliers in emerging markets, helping address a critical barrier – access to affordable capital for decarbonisation.

At the sovereign level, blended finance is also enabling innovative debt and bond instruments. The Seychelles blue bond, supported by a World Bank guarantee and GEF concessional financing, has demonstrated how countries can raise private capital for marine conservation while reducing borrowing costs

In Latin America and the Caribbean, a new facility backed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and GEF is using blended finance to expand debt-for-nature conversions, which allow countries to refinance debt at lower costs and redirect savings toward biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

These models share a common principle: public or concessional capital absorbs risks, enabling private investors to enter sectors where financial returns alone might not justify investment.

Building Markets Beyond Cities

The Hyderabad programme did not stop with municipal infrastructure. Through India’s UJALA initiative, EESL also expanded access to LED lighting in households by aggregating demand and procuring bulbs in bulk.

This approach helped reduce LED bulb prices dramatically, making energy-efficient lighting affordable for millions of households and introducing on-bill financing systems that allowed payments in small instalments.

By addressing both public infrastructure and household demand, the programme aimed not only to deploy energy-efficient technologies but also to create long-term, self-sustaining markets.

“The path to scalable environmental outcomes runs through blended finance. Public capital does what private capital won’t – it absorbs excess risk and funds the rigorous monitoring that turns lessons into lasting change. Crowd out the public, and you crowd out the results,” said Boltz.

A Test Case for Blended Finance

As global discussions on climate and biodiversity financing intensify, Hyderabad is increasingly being viewed as a test case for how blended finance can operate at the city level.

Srinivas Kona, a clean energy expert from the Hyderabad-based consultancy Proventure, says, “The LED programme demonstrated how concessional funding, public-sector implementation, and savings-based repayment structures can work together to expand urban infrastructure without large upfront municipal expenditure.”

At the same time, he cautions that challenges remain. “It’s not clear how easily such models can be replicated elsewhere, especially in smaller cities with weaker revenue systems and lower administrative capacity,” he said, noting reports of maintenance issues affecting some installations.

Still, Hyderabad’s experience offers a glimpse into how global finance debates translate into visible changes in everyday urban life.

Last week, Kavitha Ramavath stood beside her new fruit cart under a bright LED streetlight, arranging guavas and bananas as evening customers passed by.

Fruit vending comes with risks, she says, but the extra income could help her family manage rising rent and school expenses.

For Kavitha, the impact of blended finance is not measured in investment flows or policy frameworks. It is reflected in the ability to work longer hours safely, earn a little more money, and imagine a more stable future for her children.

Note: The Eighth Global Environment Facility Assembly will be held from May 30 to June 6, 2026, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

This feature is published with the support of the GEF. IPS is solely responsible for the editorial content, and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the GEF.

IPS UN Bureau Report

 


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A New Youth Generation: Largest in History & a Decisive Force

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At a time of accelerating global crises and transformation, the question is no longer whether young people should be at the table, but how power is being shared with them. With more than 2.6 billion people aged 15–35 worldwide, this generation is not only the largest in history, but a decisive force in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future, according to the United Nations

 
Youth participation must move beyond visibility toward real influence and shared responsibility-UN Secretary-General António Guterres

 
Dr. Felipe Paullier of Uruguay assumed his mandate as the first-ever Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs in December 2023 at the age of 32. He is the youngest senior appointment in the history of the United Nations, and the youngest serving member of the Secretary-General’s senior management group.

By Bisma Qamar
UNITED NATIONS, May 28 2026 – In this exclusive interview, Dr. Felipe Paullier, UN Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Head of the United Nations Youth Office shares his leadership approach, insights on youth engagement, and his vision for driving institutional change from the grassroot level — redefining what is possible and proving that age is just a number.

Bisma Qamar: As the youngest and first ASG of the United Nations Youth Office, what drives and shapes your leadership style?

Dr. Paullier: I focus on perspective. Young leaders naturally bring fresh ideas and question why processes exist, fostering creativity and improvement. My approach is human-centered. Issues like mental health and wellbeing indicate societal shifts and must be taken into consideration. Leadership should be accessible and empathetic while understanding one’s potential and well-being. Today’s teams value approachable, realistic leaders rather than authoritative leaders.

“Leadership must blend insight with empathy; people want leaders who understand and support individuals”

From Potential to Performance :

Qamar: As member states become informed and establish programs like the youth delegate program, which strategic aspects are key to truly empowering young voices and ensuring meaningful participation beyond symbolism?

Dr. Paullier: The main challenge is converting narratives into actionable participation. Institutions need inclusivity, structured funding, and support mechanisms. Multilateral collaboration is essential, and power must be genuinely shared with youth. Meaningful participation involves more than representation—it requires influence over decision-making.

UN Youth Forums: Advancing Inclusion and Participation

Qamar: How do forums such as ECOSOC and HLPF contribute to advancing inclusion and promoting equitable opportunities?

Dr. Paullier: ECOSOC and similar platforms provide a structured environment where youth voices can be heard and actively contribute to institutional change. They allow spaces to be created where meaningful dialogue across generations and individuals from diverse backgrounds are possible. These forums emphasize translating strategic narratives into tangible actions at both institutional and grassroots levels, encouraging participants to understand their potential impact as well as the limitations of the processes involved and the power of collaboration to create impact.

Insights from Youth Participation at ECOSOC 2026 :

Qamar: Reflecting on 2026, what are your insights on the impact and engagement such as the ECOSOC for instance?

Dr. Paullier: Geopolitical tensions made participation more difficult for some regions. Nonetheless, enthusiasm remained high. This demonstrates the resilience and determination of young participants who continue to assert their presence and contribute meaningfully, even amid complex global situations.

“Despite such challenges which may occur, youth engagement continues to be a powerful message of hope and influence.”

Conclusion

This conversation highlights the transformative power of human-centered leadership, grounded in trust, collaboration, and vision. Dr. Paullier embodies a model where young leaders not only challenge norms and drive innovation but also inspire inclusion and collective action. His message is clear and compelling: meaningful change is achievable because leaders who step forward, embrace responsibility, and demonstrate possibility.

Through platforms like the United Nations Youth Office, these principles translate into tangible impact, proving that when vision is coupled with courage and collaboration, nothing is impossible — change happens because leaders like him are present to make it so.

As he states “It’s possible, because I am here”

Bisma Qamar is Focal Person for UN and Global Youth Affairs, PMYP.

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