United Nations stories - Page 2
Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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e-Waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.
University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.
UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commvault joins Business Avengers for sustainable development
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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Commvault has joined the Business Avengers, a coalition of 17 global companies, to champion SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production.
UN hails AI's 'quantum leap' in tech
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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Half of all patents for AI have been published in the last five years – a marked upsurge since the initial boom that started in 2001.
South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.
Robots and drones could battle disease-spreading bugs
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.
United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.
Australia gets behind the global fight for gender equality
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Australia is recommitting to global gender equality at the UN CSW62, emphasising female workforce participation, leadership, cyber safety, and tech influence.
Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.
New data center to improve statistics on forced refugee displacement
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Almost 90% of refugees live in the developing world and more than half of those are displaced for more than four years.
Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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At a UN debate on AI's future, Sophia the robot's attendance sparks discussions on ethics and global inequality in tech distribution.
Volvo’s ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.
Sydney charges ahead as a global FinTech leader, Melbourne not far behind
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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FinTech Australia welcomes strong performance by Sydney and Melbourne in latest Global Financial Centres Index.
Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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robots vs people
Elon Musk calls for complete ban on killer-robots, including drones and remote-tanks, in open letter to the United Nations.
UNCTAD's eCommerce Week: Will a robot take my job?
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Global leaders gather at UNCTAD's eCommerce Week to debate opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.