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Study shows viewing self-harm images online and on social media usually causes harm

Clinical researchers from Oxford University’s Department of Psychiatry and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust have reviewed the international research evidence regarding the impact of viewing images of self-harm on the internet and in social media In all 15 research studies reviewed for the paper, published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, there was…

Mongolia on fire

Mr. Hutagt: “We are sitting on trillions of dollars of natural wealth under the ground” During the last Mobile, Mongolia was the big surprise. A virtually unknown country that is fast-forwarding into the future. For The Smart City Journal it is an honor to be able to bring to our platform one of the leading promoters…

Huge financial opportunity revealed from tackling global water crisis

Global brands report water-related opportunities worth at least US $436 billion; 3,909 companies provided data to CDP on their actions to value water New data released today shows how global companies are taking action to stem the global water crisis and stand ready to reap major financial rewards as a result. The report, released by…

Cities taking action to reduce water hazards and improve residents’ quality of life

More than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, which face water-related climate hazards such as water scarcity and flooding every day. They are threats to our communities and our future The impact will be disproportionately felt by those living in the Global South, who are ten times more likely to be affected…

Spain has launched a digital nomad visa — here’s how to get one

Aims to make the nation a frontrunner in attracting investment, innovative entrepreneurship, and talent Sunny weather, a reasonable cost of living, delicious food, and stunning landscapes — Spain has it all. And with some of the best internet speeds in Europe, the Mediterranean nation has become a popular destination for expats and remote workers. The newly-launched digital nomad…

EIC Pathfinder Open call 2023 closed with high interest

Received 788 project proposals from the research community (4758 participants in total), requesting €2.412 billion of grant support. Applicants are coming from 55 countries The EIC Pathfinder Open provides funding for projects in any field of science or technology, based on high-risk science-towards-technology breakthrough interdisciplinary research. The European Innovation Council (EIC) received 788 project proposals…

North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Will Debut This Summer

While traveling a 90-minute route, the Train de Charlevoix will emit only water vapor The hydrogen-powered Train de Charlevoix will run a 90-minute route between Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, the site of an almost 300-foot waterfall located just outside of Québec City, and Baie-Saint-Paul, a picturesque riverside town known for its art galleries and local food scene, reports the Independent’s…

Women in tech startup competition: Middle East

UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia's largest SME conference, the Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East, will further advance UNWTO's work to make tourism a pillar of women's empowerment. The initiative gives innovators the chance to…

Net-Zero Industry Act: Making the EU the home of clean technologies manufacturing and green Jobs

This initiative was announced by President von der Leyen as a part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan The Commission proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition. This initiative was announced by President von der Leyen as a part of the Green Deal Industrial…

SESA launches capacity building programme to bridge knowledge gap on renewable energy technologies

As part of an upcoming exchange in May, SESA is organising a study tour for a delegation from the African living labs to ICLEI Europe members Barcelona (Spain), Cascais (Portugal) and Gothenburg (Sweden) Today, SESA - Smart Energy Solutions for Africa launched a capacity building programme that aims to close the knowledge gap on renewable…