by Richard Hartung | Asia, Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 15 - Life on Land, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Farmers across Southeast Asia face a troubling trend: declining yields and diminishing incomes, primarily caused by deteriorating soil health and the intensifying impacts of climate change. In Thailand, Living Roots is addressing this issue head-on, employing...
by Isabella Wang | Asia, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Policy & Regulation, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
In recent years, AI has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a primarily academic pursuit to a transformative technology with far-reaching practical applications. This rapid shift has brought issues like model governance, safety, and risk to the...
by Sara Murdock, PhD | ESG Investing, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
At first glance, the EU’s new AI Act may seem like just another tech regulation, but it represents much more. Regulations are not only about the specific “topic” they address; they also reflect cultural shifts. Similar to other forms of technology regulation, this Act...
by Ming Wong | Asia, Global, Impact Economy, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
When COVID-19 forced school closures around the world for two years, many countries shifted to online and digital learning tools. But now that the pandemic is over and schools have reopened, the initial excitement and promise of edtech appear to have fizzled out. The...
by Susan Chaffin | Circular Economy, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Place-based Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
In the face of escalating climate challenges — from intensifying tropical storms to unprecedented wildfires — the call for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. Amidst the growing discourse on global warming and its disproportionate effects on vulnerable...
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