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DataRobot Launches New Federal AI Application Suite to Unlock Efficiency and Impact
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DataRobot Launches New Federal AI Application Suite to Unlock Efficiency and Impact

Purpose-built agents and custom applications accelerate secure, cost-efficient AI for government agencies Press Release – May 8, 2025 — BOSTON — DataRobot, the provider of AI that makes business sense, today introduced its federal AI application suite, a comprehensive set of agents and custom applications purpose-built for government agencies to deliver mission-critical AI in high-security environments. The new AI application suite enables government agencies to improve efficiency, … Continue reading DataRobot Launches New Federal AI Application Suite to Unlock Efficiency and Impact

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Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard
Africa

Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

Press Release – 12 May 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia/Geneva – Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socio-economic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report. Key messages The year 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year, depending on the dataset, and the … Continue reading Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

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East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

Washington DC, April 24, 2025— In 2024, East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outpaced most regions in economic growth. To sustain this momentum and generate jobs, EAP countries must navigate global uncertainty and tackle long-term challenges tied to shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. In its 2025 Regional Economic Update, the World Bank projects that growth in EAP will slow down to 4.0 percent in 2025, compared … Continue reading East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

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UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts
Europe

UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

UNDP’s membership in the Santiago Network will strengthen support for communities facing unavoidable climate change consequences News Release – April 23, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland. 23 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce its membership in the Santiago Network, a global initiative that connects technical experts and organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable countries and communities confront the irreversible impacts of … Continue reading UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

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How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa
Africa

How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

In Nairobi’s Westlands tech hub, an AI engineer squints at his computer screen, awaiting a shipment of GPUs ordered four months ago from Shenzhen, China. With each passing week, the container’s journey across trade bottlenecks feels less like a logistical hiccup and more like a casualty of geopolitical conflict. Around him, the hum of ambition is increasingly muffled by something Africa didn’t start—but must now … Continue reading How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

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AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern
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AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous economic benefits, but a recent study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sheds light on a critical issue: the environmental impact of AI on our climate. As AI technologies continue to proliferate in various sectors, from tech to finance and healthcare, the associated energy consumption raises serious concerns about sustainability. The IMF report projects that AI … Continue reading AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

Mohd Hassan
Green and Social Bond Impact Report - FY24
United States

Green and Social Bond Impact Report – FY24

Download Report IFC’s annual Green and Social Bond Impact Report publishes a list of projects in emerging markets that have been funded through the proceeds of our green and social bonds. Green and social bonds are an integral component of IFC’s borrowing strategy, facilitating the financing of projects that drive positive social outcomes and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. The report sheds light … Continue reading Green and Social Bond Impact Report – FY24

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EEA launches 'Our environment : Our future' campaign
Europe

EEA launches ‘Our environment : Our future’ campaign

Do you have a story to share about how you made a positive difference, improving our environment and helping to build a more sustainable future? Then why not submit it and take part in the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) ‘Our environment : Our future’ outreach campaign? Tell us about Europe’s environment through your actions and in your own words.  Press release – 07 Apr 2025 … Continue reading EEA launches ‘Our environment : Our future’ campaign

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Research and Transfer Project “Impact Hub” Explores Untapped Potential in Germany’s Integrated Peace Engagement
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Research and Transfer Project “Impact Hub” Explores Untapped Potential in Germany’s Integrated Peace Engagement

Michaela Grün Abteilung für HochschulkommunikationEuropa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) How can German integrated peace engagement leverage its full potential with greater impact – both in principle and in light of a fundamentally shifting global conflict landscape? This question is at the heart of the newly established “Impact Hub: Enhancing the Impact of Integrated Peace Engagement”, which is funded by the Federal Foreign Office and the Robert Bosch … Continue reading Research and Transfer Project “Impact Hub” Explores Untapped Potential in Germany’s Integrated Peace Engagement

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