Digital transformation is primarily driven by industry, with private companies leading innovation and technology adoption. This creates a high demand for a digitally skilled workforce across all

Digital transformation is primarily driven by industry, with private companies leading innovation and technology adoption. This creates a high demand for a digitally skilled workforce across all economic sectors.

This session will feature industry representatives discussing essential skills for fostering digital transformation, identifying growth sectors, and sharing how companies adapt through effective skilling and talent acquisition. These insights will help policymakers and training institutions align digital skills programs with market needs. The panel includes: Moderator Fahd Batayneh (ICANN), and Panelists Sonya Janahi (Chamber of Commerce), Naria Santa Lucia (Microsoft Philanthropies), Ahmed Riad Rashad (Huawei), and Wissam Kadi (SAP).

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and opportunities, focusing on strategies to enhance workforce skills for diverse demographics. Experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Stanford, and other organizations will discuss best practices for digital skills development.

The second session, "Industry perspective on skills needs," will feature leaders from companies like Microsoft, Huawei, and SAP. They will discuss core skills for digital transformation, identify growth sectors, and share how companies adapt through skilling programs and talent acquisition. This aims to inform policymakers and training institutions on market demands.

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on her new Maine oyster farm, she pivoted to pioneering plastic-free mariculture, now producing some of the world's best oysters. This story reflects the island's precarious present and potential future.

Patagonia shares this narrative of innovation and sustainability, underscoring its commitment to using its resources—business, investments, and voice—to combat the threat of extinction. Learn more about Patagonia: Official Site | Patagonia Stories.

Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson highlights the value of field sketching and journaling. She argues this analog practice, from the Stone Age to today, is crucial for connecting

Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson highlights the value of field sketching and journaling. She argues this analog practice, from the Stone Age to today, is crucial for connecting people to science and nature conservation and personal well-being in our digital age. With 40 years of experience, Hanson is an acclaimed author (*Nature Journaling for a Wild Life*) and co-organizer of the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. A Fellow of the Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society, she teaches nature writing and field notes, drawing on extensive conservation work.

Discover more at the Natural History Institute, or connect with Roseann Hanson via her Field Arts Institute, Facebook, and Instagram.

Beyond Plastics and Earthjustice submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, detailing extensive human exposure to vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. Since 2010,

Beyond Plastics and Earthjustice submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, detailing extensive human exposure to vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. Since 2010, illegal releases of this dangerous toxin have occurred every five days, highlighting the harm caused by insufficient oversight.

These findings were announced at a virtual news conference on March 26, featuring speakers from both organizations, community residents, and environmental advocates.

e& Group CEO, Hatem Dowidar, detailed the company's significant commitment to digital connectivity. He explained e&'s (etisalat and) response to the ITU Partner2Connect call.

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e& Group CEO, Hatem Dowidar, detailed the company's significant commitment to digital connectivity. He explained e&'s (etisalat and) response to the ITU Partner2Connect call.

This initiative involves a USD 6 billion investment across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, aimed at extending meaningful digital access throughout these regions.

Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, delivers his 15th annual Top Risks Report for 2024. This report offers a reality-based outline of global threats and opportunities,

Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, delivers his 15th annual Top Risks Report for 2024. This report offers a reality-based outline of global threats and opportunities, contrasting with sensationalist news. Bremmer characterizes 2024 as a "geopolitical recession" with major conflicts and no effective global response.

The report identifies the United States as the top risk, followed by nine other critical global challenges. These insights help professionals and the public focus on what truly matters for global success.

For further insights from Ian Bremmer on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, subscribe to Big Think on YouTube, and explore his work at Eurasia Group and GZERO Media.

The critical work of our time is nature's restoration, yet over $2 trillion is spent annually on military operations and armaments. This global spending fuels wars, destroys cities and critical

The critical work of our time is nature's restoration, yet over $2 trillion is spent annually on military operations and armaments. This global spending fuels wars, destroys cities and critical ecosystems, emits millions of tons of greenhouse gases, pollutes land and water, and exacerbates the climate crisis, increasing vulnerability to catastrophic floods, droughts, and diseases.

Military alliances are not the answer; the real battle is saving life on our planet, which requires us to stop destroying it. This vital discussion features Kati Juva (Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War) and Tamara Lorincz (environmental advocate, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace).

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Monte Cosby, a high schooler from Richmond, Virginia's East End projects, discovered a new path through mountain biking. This sport became a vital bridge, helping him navigate different worlds and

Monte Cosby, a high schooler from Richmond, Virginia's East End projects, discovered a new path through mountain biking. This sport became a vital bridge, helping him navigate different worlds and overcome life's challenges.

Patagonia is dedicated to combating the threat of extinction by utilizing its business, investments, voice, and imagination. For more, including stories and social media updates, visit the official site, subscribe here, or connect via Patagonia Stories, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

In this Ocean Steward Spotlight, we feature Manjula Tiwari, President of the Ocean Ecology Network. Her nonprofit organization is dedicated to science-based conservation and management strategies

In this Ocean Steward Spotlight, we feature Manjula Tiwari, President of the Ocean Ecology Network. Her nonprofit organization is dedicated to science-based conservation and management strategies for global projects.

Manjula's work focuses on sea turtles, addressing nesting beach ecology, the impact of fisheries, and developing holistic conservation strategies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the South Pacific. Support her vital work at oceanecology.org.