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Extreme heat is changing the structure of local governance

For Los Angeles Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura, “un-siloing, coordinating and collaborating, and building plans with other departments” is a big part of her work With extreme heat on the rise, cities and states across the U.S. will need to rethink their governance structures to protect communities, said government officials and experts at a Thursday webinar…

Integrated policies can reduce inequality, end poverty and the war on nature

The promise to leave no one behind is faltering against rising poverty and hunger, and a triple planetary crisis with consequences that are most severe for the most vulnerable In 2015, the SDGs were agreed upon as an integrated and indivisible set of Goals that cannot be achieved one at a time or in siloes.…

UrbanLogiq is thrilled to announce its partnership with San Mateo County, California

This collaboration integrates San Mateo County's Department of Public Works into a network of 30+ agencies across North America, using UrbanLogiq as their provider for smart city data management solutions. San Mateo County has recognized the need for innovative solutions to enhance traffic management, improve road safety through data-driven insights, and streamline data operations to unlock new…

The Tourism and Society Think Tank presents in Miami some of the activities for the coming months

The celebration of the "Meeting in Antigua Guatemala" in October and the "Americas Tourism Summit" in the city of Miami on February 15 and 16, 2024 have been highlighted. With the presence of the president of the Tourism and Society Think Tank, Mr. Antonio Santos and the vice-president of the Governing Committee, Mr. Juan Maqueda…

Unlocking the Value of Data: Highlights from the 9th FIWARE Global Summit

Imagine a world where we could harness the power of all the data available to us That was the central theme of the 9th FIWARE Global Summit, held in the vibrant city of Vienna on June 12-13, 2023. The event aimed to explore the possibilities of turning data into value and showcased some exciting developments…

Building a circular economy: Plastic packaging waste and regulation

At present, each person living in the EU generates 34.6kg of plastic packaging waste a year on average, though only 38% of that is recycled In response to the scale and urgency of the EU’s waste problem, the European Commission launched its final proposal on packaging and waste, which, if accepted, will accelerate the EU’s goal to make all packaging reusable…

The Beatles Will Release One Last Song

Paul McCartney revealed this week that the new record will include A.I.-generated vocals from John Lennon While John Lennon died more than 40 years ago, his voice lives on. Now, with the help of artificial intelligence, the late singer-songwriter’s voice will be part of “the last Beatles record,” as Paul McCartney tells BBC Radio 4’s Martha Kearney. McCartney didn’t reveal…

Join ICLEI Europe at the European Sustainable Energy Week to advance clean, just energy transitions

Energy experts, policymakers, stakeholders and municipalities are invited to learn about funding, training and replication opportunities through more than 15 innovative energy projects Join ICLEI Europe at the European Sustainable Energy Week from 19 - 22 June to gain exclusive insights from successful local, regional and international projects advancing clean and just energy transitions. Energy…

If art is how we express our humanity, where does AI fit in?

MIT postdoc Ziv Epstein SM ’19, Ph.D. ’23 discusses issues arising from the use of generative AI to make art and other media The rapid advance of artificial intelligence has generated a lot of buzz, with some predicting it will lead to an idyllic utopia and others warning it will bring the end of humanity.…

Leading Cities Releases Top 100 Resiliency Solutions

Collectively, applicants address 22 different challenges facing communities ranging from clean water, renewable energies, sustainable tourism, and transportation to accessibility, agricultural technology, and public health. Leading Cities, a global non-profit driving resiliency and sustainability for cities, in partnership with QBE Insurance, have selected 100 of the world's most impactful resilient solutions for advancing sustainable development…