by Ming Wong | Asia, Editor's Picks, 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...
by Richard Hartung | Asia, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 15 - Life on Land, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Tech for Social Good
Although American and European enterprises frequently dominate the spotlight for their use of geospatial analytics in climate change mitigation and adaptation, Southeast Asian start-ups are emerging as significant players in this arena. Companies ranging from...
by Isabella Wang | Creative Economy, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Copyright has been pivotal in the creative industries, offering creators exclusive rights to their work. Yet, the advent of the digital age has radically altered the creation, sharing, and accessibility of information. The pressing challenge now lies in harmonizing...
by Isabella Wang | Asia, Creative Economy, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Tech for Social Good
In today’s hyper-connected world, time is not our only currency. We readily hand over our personal data, financial security, and even our mental well-being to the unseen hands of many others. Though cyber adversaries are nothing new, artificial intelligence has...