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To tackle a problem as large as climate change, we need both science and Indigenous wisdom, says environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In this engaging talk, she shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems -- and offers lessons on how to create more resilient communities. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
ImpactAlpha, Mar. 31 – As the coronavirus spreads in Africa, Wemy’s products have been flying off local shelves, as families stock up on supplies for a two-week, government-imposed lockdown. The Nigerian personal hygiene products company sells locally made diapers, feminine products and sanitary wipes, often at a lower cost than imported products. Few businesses could.
The Igloo cylindrical training theatre used by Lanes. Drainage and utility specialist Lanes Group plc has won the Institute of Water of Innovation Award 2020 for the South East Region for leading the development of virtual reality (VR) capability in a 360 video theatre. Lanes is now using the VR training theatre, in Slough, Berkshire, to allow wastewater engineers working for Thames Water to test their knowledge and skills together as a team by participating in training games in a virtual world.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Monarch butterflies are dying at an alarming rate around the world -- a looming extinction that could also put human life at risk. But we have just the thing to help save these insects, says author Mary Ellen Hannibal: citizen scientists. Learn how these grassroots volunteers are playing a crucial role in measuring and rescuing the monarch's dwindling population -- and how you could join their ranks to help protect nature.
ImpactAlpha, April 1 – From presidents and provosts to faculty members, students and families, the entire higher ed community is grappling with closing dorms, cancelling commencements, and – perhaps most importantly – moving courses online to continue some semblance of the learning experience. The fallout from the COVID-19 virus has already reached thousands of U.S.
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ImpactAlpha, April 1 – From presidents and provosts to faculty members, students and families, the entire higher ed community is grappling with closing dorms, cancelling commencements, and – perhaps most importantly – moving courses online to continue some semblance of the learning experience. The fallout from the COVID-19 virus has already reached thousands of U.S.
Industry group calls on governments to ensure regulation is fit for purpose and “look beyond LCOE”, in order to accelerate growth of wind energy and meet climate targets. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has published the 15th edition of The Global Wind Report , described as the wind industry’s flagship publication which provides a comprehensive, global view of the sector through the latest market data, country profiles, trends and analysis.
The world is more connected than ever, but some communities are still cut off from vital resources like electricity and health care. In this solution-oriented talk, tech activist Johanna Figueira discusses her work with Code for Venezuela -- a platform that helps Venezuelans gain access to vital information and medical supplies -- and shares ideas for how it could be used as a model to help other communities in need.
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published by Power for All. ) Europe and the United States face the challenge of providing tens of thousands of people to access intensive health care services. In Africa and southern Asia, hundreds of thousands of people live each day without adequate access to any healthcare at all. One. The post Cost-effective response to COVID-19: Light every health clinic in Africa and south Asia appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
A new partnership aims to demonstrate how bespoke circular-economy batteries can tackle the mounting problem of e-waste, specifically in relation to electric vehicles. Aceleron, a UK developer of sustainable and reusable battery solutions, and Eco Charger, a UK expert in electric all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), unveiled their plans to tackle the problem in late March.
More barriers exist now than at the end of World War II, says designer Alexandra Auer. And when you erect one wall, you unwittingly create a second -- an "us" versus "them" partition in the mind that compromises our collective safety. With intriguing results from her social design project focused on two elementary schools separated by a fence, Auer encourages us to dismantle our biases and regain perspective on all the things we have in common.
ImpactAlpha, April 1 – The Indian subcontinent makes up about 20% of the world’s population, but only 0.2% of the DNA sequences in global genetic databases. Bangalore-based MedGenome is expanding early disease risk detection, inherited disease prevention and health care personalization to India’s smaller cities and other emerging markets, “where the burden of many inherited.
Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
The coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout will trigger a ‘skyward surge’ in sustainable, responsible and impactful investing over the next 12 months, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The prediction from the boss of deVere Group, which has more than $12bn under advisement, comes as Bloomberg analysis reveals that the average Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) fund fell by half the decrease registered by the S&P 500 In
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a tremendous silver lining is how millions of people are responding to urgent needs around the globe. It’s incredible to see the number of fundraisers created daily to raise funds for all related causes — GoFundMe has become the take action button of the internet.
The current crisis shows in unequivocal terms that frontline and shop-floor employees surviving hand to mouth will be disproportionately affected when the climate crisis hits.
The three-year Fight Covid-19 bond is the largest-ever U.S. dollar-denominated social bond, and attracted $4.6 billion in interest. The COVID-19 virus has been late to reach Africa, but experts have warned African nations, many with already strained healthcare systems and infrastructure, to prepare for the worst. “These are critical times for Africa as it addresses.
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
Has COVID-19 affected carbon emissions? Using satellite imagery from NASA and the European Space Agency, we examined the empirical data so far to understand the potential impact, and if there may be a decline in global greenhouse-gas emissions in 2020.
"Autism is not a disease; it's just another way of thinking," says Ethan Lisi. Offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world, Lisi breaks down misleading stereotypes about autism, shares insights into common behaviors like stimming and masking and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the spectrum. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
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ImpactAlpha, April 2 – The coronavirus likely jumped from animals to humans. Now it has leaped from humans to the fossil fuel industry. As oil prices sunk to new lows this week, Goldman Sachs analysts called the virus a game-changer that will “permanently alter the energy industry and its geopolitics, restrict demand as economic activity. The post The carbon bubble has burst.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Including Lessons Learned from arranging an online member conference 16.00 Normal 0 21 false false false DE X-NONE X-NONE On 26 March, SDSN Northern Europe arranged its very first Online Member Conference since the planned face-to-face conference had been postponed. During the conference, SDSN Northern Europe introduced its network strategy and presented its new flagship initiative “ The Climate Framework for Higher Education Institutions ”.
At our sold-out 2020 Q1 Lunch & Learn, we heard from a panel of nonprofit and business leaders on how to build strong relationships, including on-the-ground examples of what works well and what to avoid. Speakers included: Kris Carico, CEO of SOLVE. Tony Arnell, Managing Director of EarthShare Oregon. Mary Moerlins, Corporate Citizenship Manager, NW Natural.
The output of desalination plants is a mere fraction of what it the world could use. Using the sun to convert seawater into drinking water could be key.
The coronavirus crisis has laid bare issues of inequality that private investors – not just governments – must urgently address. In a podcast interview with ImpactAlpha, the Global Impact Investing Network’s Amit Bouri said the large and growing impact investing marketplace that has developed in the past decade cannot be considered a success if the.
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Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
On March 30, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and a global panel of experts hosted a virtual event on the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and its implications for the economy. The global virtual conference, presented via webinar, brought together 13 experts from health, academia, and multilateral institutions currently leading the fight against COVID-19 to examine the implications of the pandemic for public health and the SDGs, to present science-based recommendations for how to
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As fast as the COVID-19 crisis is unfolding, leaders of development finance institutions (DFIs) must move faster. While it is impossible to know the full economic consequences of the public health and economic crisis we face, we do know that governments are beginning to take needed corrective actions to avert devastation from the approaching economic.
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