Small solar home systems provide light and phone-charging to off-grid households, saving them money. However, high upfront costs often make these beneficial systems inaccessible.

UK-based

Small solar home systems provide light and phone-charging to off-grid households, saving them money. However, high upfront costs often make these beneficial systems inaccessible.

UK-based Azuri developed a pay-as-you-go system, enabling households to pay for solar power via scratchcards, making it affordable. Its Indigo Box won an Ashden Award for championing practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.

Hantavirus presents monitoring challenges in outbreaks, yet its characteristics indicate a low pandemic risk.

Remaining cruise ship passengers are being monitored by specialist doctors. The

Hantavirus presents monitoring challenges in outbreaks, yet its characteristics indicate a low pandemic risk.

Remaining cruise ship passengers are being monitored by specialist doctors. The ship is heading to Tenerife, where passengers will disembark. Spanish nationals will enter quarantine, while others will fly home for monitoring, along with their close contacts.

Green and digital transitions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, crucial for a just future. Digital technologies aid environmental management, while sustainability guides digital

Green and digital transitions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, crucial for a just future. Digital technologies aid environmental management, while sustainability guides digital solutions. These transitions will create new jobs, offset some losses, and demand new skills for all.

This session will explore the essential effects of these transitions on jobs and skills, identifying required skills (digital and beyond) to mitigate climate change impacts. It will also highlight policy measures and good practices for skills development.

Moderated by Anne Shannon Baxter (GSMA), panelists include Olga Strietska-Ilina (International Labour Organization), Nanko Madu (AfriLabs), Dr. Mindel Van de Laar (United Nations University – MERIT and Maastricht University), and Robert Marinkovic (International Organisation of Employers).

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their interconnected impacts on jobs, skills, and policy for a just transition.

The second session, from 11:15 to 12:30, focuses on "Future skills requirements in the age of emerging technologies." It will analyze how new technologies, especially AI, are reshaping the workplace and skill demands across industries, and consider effective policy responses.

Both sessions feature expert moderators and panelists from diverse international organizations, offering insights into these crucial topics for the future of work.

This B-roll footage, lasting 11 minutes and 31 seconds, captures highlights from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6-7 July 2023.

The video features a range

This B-roll footage, lasting 11 minutes and 31 seconds, captures highlights from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6-7 July 2023.

The video features a range of content, including keynote speeches by figures like Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, panel discussions with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Google DeepMind COO Lili Ibrahim, and robotics demonstrations. Other segments cover talks on AI solutions for climate change and health, cross-regional collaboration, and insights from representatives of the White House and United Nations.

On September 20, 2022, African feminist leaders convened to demand urgent, justice- and rights-centered climate action from governments ahead of COP27. During this event, they shared critical

On September 20, 2022, African feminist leaders convened to demand urgent, justice- and rights-centered climate action from governments ahead of COP27. During this event, they shared critical insights, solutions, and successful on-the-ground projects, emphasizing the vital role of African women's voices in climate discussions.

Speakers included Neema Namadamu (SAFECO/WECAN), Rita Uwaka (Friends of the Earth Africa), Sostine Namanya (NAPE), and Anne Songole (FEMNET). Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN) moderated the discussion. This gathering was part of WECAN's three-day Climate Justice Forum, "Facing the Climate Emergency on the Road to COP27," held from September 20-22.

At the first Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution, leaders from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Fidelity International, Unilever, and WWF International voiced support for

At the first Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution, leaders from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Fidelity International, Unilever, and WWF International voiced support for a UN treaty on plastic pollution. For more information on the business call, visit plasticpollutiontreaty.org.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights & analysis, and communications.

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In 2002, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to Fruita, Colorado, seeking world-class singletrack and free time. Over 15 years, these unconventional women reshaped

In 2002, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to Fruita, Colorado, seeking world-class singletrack and free time. Over 15 years, these unconventional women reshaped the conservative town, uniting the community through advocacy, inclusivity, and great pizza. This story is directed by Ben Knight and Travis Rummel.

At Patagonia, we acknowledge that all life on Earth is under threat. We utilize our business, investments, voice, and imagination to address this critical issue.

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On April 19, 2018, the UNPFII17 held a press conference titled "Indigenous women defending human rights."

Speakers included Ms. Anne Nuorgam, an expert member of the UN Permanent Forum on

On April 19, 2018, the UNPFII17 held a press conference titled "Indigenous women defending human rights."

Speakers included Ms. Anne Nuorgam, an expert member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues; Rani Yan Yan, Advisor to the Chakma Circle, Bangladesh; and Ms. Milka Chepkorir Kuto, a human rights activist from Sengwer, Kenya.

Bryan Stevenson, acclaimed public interest lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, delivered the 2016 Anne and Loren Kieve Distinguished

Bryan Stevenson, acclaimed public interest lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, delivered the 2016 Anne and Loren Kieve Distinguished Speaker Lecture.

His address focused on race and the criminal justice system, followed by a roundtable discussion.