LONDON, Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CNH Industrial
(NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI), together with its New Holland Agriculture
brand, took part in the first edition of the International Water
Forum, "Rules of Water, Rules for Life", as a Main Sponsor. This
newly inaugurated annual meeting, which began yesterday at Palazzo
Isimbardi in Milan, Italy, takes
place under the auspices of the Italian G7 Presidency and with the
patronage of numerous institutions, including the European
Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO), various Italian Ministries (Foreign Affairs,
Environment, Justice, Agriculture, Environmental and Forestry
Policy, Health), the Region of Lombardy and the City of Milan.
The purpose of the Forum is to focus attention on the importance
of water, both as a legitimate interest as well as a central
resource for global sustainable development. The event also
highlighted the need to implement policies that are sensitive to
issues regarding gender and equal opportunities. The topics
addressed at the forum are consistent with CNH Industrial's
commitment to sustainability, something which was recently
recognized with its seventh consecutive nomination as the
Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices,
World and Europe.
During the convention, the Company presented the developments in
its three-year Tunisian sustainable water management project, which
started in 2016. This initiative is part of a cooperation agreement
signed with FAO and the Tunisian government. The project
particularly benefits the Governorate of Kébili, one of the
country's most arid areas. CNH Industrial has committed to invest
USD $150,000 over the three-year
period, covering almost half of the necessary funds (contributions
are also made by the Tunisian government, and smaller sums are
donated by other patrons).
The main objectives of this project are to: reduce poverty and
food insecurity, promote sustainable incomes for the rural
community, improve the ability of local producers to handle water
shortages as well as periods of drought and increase the
sustainability of ecosystems in an arid region such as Kébili. Some
of the initiatives that have already commenced include the creation
of water infrastructures and improving the reproduction of plants
and animals. On a social level, the project promotes the role of
women and young people and provides training for farmers and
breeders.
54 families are currently involved in the water management
initiative, for a total population of approximately 250 people.
This mainly includes young people with a high level of education
and great ambitions for their future. They play an important role
in a plan targeted towards protecting the existing agropastoral
ecosystem against climate change and the depletion of water
resources.
This project, together with all of the sustainability projects
implemented by CNH Industrial, is in line with the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, the Tunisian project
addresses six of the goals: "zero hunger", "clean water and
sanitation", "decent work and economic growth", "reduced
inequalities", "sustainable cities and communities", "climate
action". The fact that these goals can be reached in one of the
most arid areas of Africa, is in
part thanks to the commitment of CNH Industrial and New Holland
Agriculture.
CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI:
CNHI), is a global leader in the capital goods sector with
established industrial experience, a wide range of products and a
worldwide presence. Each of the individual brands belonging to the
Company is a major international force in its specific industrial
sector: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and Steyr for tractors and
agricultural machinery; Case and New Holland Construction for earth
moving equipment; Iveco for commercial vehicles; Iveco Bus and
Heuliez Bus for buses and coaches; Iveco Astra for quarry and
construction vehicles; Magirus for firefighting vehicles; Iveco
Defence Vehicles for defence and civil protection; and FPT
Industrial for engines and transmissions. More information can be
found on the corporate website:
www.cnhindustrial.com
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For more information contact:
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Domanico
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Overall
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Corporate
Communications - Global
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Corporate
Communications Manager
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CNH
Industrial
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CNH
Industrial
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Tel: +44 (0)2077 660
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