AI-powered conservation: Reducing wildlife deaths by mapping fences
In the vast landscapes of the western United States, where over 1 million kilometres of fencing crisscrosses the terrain, barriers originall
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Industry innovation and infrastructure
A functioning and resilient infrastructure is the foundation of every successful community. To meet future challenges, our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. Promoting innovative sustainable technologies and ensuring equal and universal access to information and financial markets are essential steps.
Jamal El-Masri
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Saving Encephalartos woodii: How AI and drones are revolutionizing plant conservation
Artificial intelligence is being employed in the search for a female partner for a critically endangered male plant species that predates di
Jamal El-Masri
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Shaping the future of transportation
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is a leading force in revolutionizing surface transport and mobility globally. As part of the Transp
Marc Buckley
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Enabling a circular economy with the digital product passport
The European Union's commitment to sustainability has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of the Digital Product Passport
Jamal El-Masri
- Aug 6
- 4 min
Collaborative algae research: GSI Institute and partners pioneer biogas and biopesticide solutions
Given the growing interest in utilizing the abundant biomass that washes up on the beaches across the Spanish coastline, the GSI Institute T
Jamal El-Masri
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Uniting nations in the creative economy
In a concerted effort to blend creativity with sustainable growth, Arts & Culture Finance (UK), Upstart Co-Lab (US), and Fundación Compromis
Joan Ubide
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Advancing sustainability through nanotechnology
The Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) stands at the forefront of global efforts to harness nanotechnology for sustainable develo
Jamal El-Masri
- Jul 21
- 2 min
Revolutionizing rare earth metal recycling
In a bid to revolutionize the recycling of rare earth metals crucial to modern technology, researchers at ETH Zurich have pioneered a ground
TARGETS
Everyone can contribute to achieving the Global Goals. By focusing on these targets, meaningful action can be taken to create significant impacts across various areas. This approach encourages collaboration and collective efforts to address critical issues, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Target
The action
DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE INFRASTRUCTURES
Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder networks, to support economic development and human well-being. This should focus on providing affordable and equitable access for all.
Target
The action
PROMOTE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIALIZATION
Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries.
Target
The action
INCREASE ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, particularly in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and facilitate their integration into value chains and markets.
Target
The action
UPGRADE ALL INDUSTRIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable by increasing resource-use efficiency and adopting clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes. All countries should take action in accordance with their respective capabilities.
Target
The action
ENHANCE RESEARCH AND UPGRADE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Enhance scientific research and upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, particularly developing countries. By 2030, this includes encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people, as well as boosting public and private research and development spending.
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The action
FACILITATE SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries by providing enhanced financial, technological, and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island developing states.
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The action
SUPPORT DOMESTIC TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL DIVERSIFICATION
Support domestic technology development, research, and innovation in developing countries by ensuring a conducive policy environment that promotes industrial diversification and adds value to commodities.
Target
The action
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Significantly increase access to information and communications technology, striving to provide universal and affordable Internet access in least developed countries by 2020.
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