Sat.Aug 26, 2017 - Fri.Sep 01, 2017

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Sustainable Development Goal 16 Peace & Justice, Strong institutions and Project Management

Green Project Management

SDG 16 of 17 aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. This is an important SDG for project management. This goal has ten specific targets to achieve by 2030. Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related […].

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Beyond Moore’s Law

Daniel Burrus

Mark Twain was once quoted as saying that the reports of his death “had been greatly exaggerated.” That, in fact, was an out-and-out misquote—an obvious mistake. The same can be said for the oft-predicted demise of Moore’s Law —in effect, a flawed expectation that runs counter to the ever-present potential of human ingenuity and innovative spirit. Stop thinking in terms of processing power and start thinking in terms of computing power.

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Rising to the Challenge: Malaysia’s contribution to the SDGs

Sustainable Development Network

In order to bring attention to sustainable development and share from the experience of the many initiatives taking place in Malaysia, SDSN Malaysia has collated local projects and their best practices into a book. The aim is to provide an engaging overview of the various initiatives available to achieve the SDGs. In 2014, the network published a first edition of Rising to the Challenge , which featured 50 sustainable development initiatives.

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More to see in the Expo

Green Technology

Exhibit Hall at the 2106 Green California Schools Summit. (Photo by David McNew). Another look at the companies that attendees at the 2017 Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit will find in the Green Solutions Expo on November 28-29. Interface. Interface founder Ray Anderson shook the foundations of the petroleum-intensive carpet manufacturing industry by declaring that Interface was committed to becoming the world’s first environmentally sustainable—and, ultimately, restorative

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Who might be left behind in the SDGs

Sustainable Development Network

By Tom Moultrie The Sustainable Development Goals that nations have committed themselves to striving to reach by 2030 represent a watershed in the global development agenda. Vast resources will be allocated internationally and at all levels of government to maximise their effect. Yet, while this agenda and the efforts that will be expended to meet it must be welcomed, the global development community should not be blinded to aspects of the agenda that should give pause for thought.