DEAL held a Ministerial Dialogue on 4 March to explore how the big data revolution can empower countries and societies to deliver the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda.
The DATA for the Environment Alliance (DEAL) launches in Nairobi
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New tool for coastal nations to help improve ocean quality
A team from ESRI, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and GEO Blue Planet developed a new free and open tool for countries seeking to improve their coastal waters.
IBM commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
IBM has announced that it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to further its decades-long work to address the global climate crisis.
“COVID and climate have brought us to a threshold” – UN Secretary-General
Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, reflects on the “broken” state of the world and calls on every actor to adopt net zero emissions by 2050.
GEO summit to promote Earth observations for Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples take centre stage at event focusing on Indigenous-led innovation in Earth observations data, science and technology.
Signify achieves carbon neutrality and sets course to double its positive impact on the environment and society
The world leader in lighting has reduced its operational emissions by more than 70% since 2010, having shifted to more energy-efficient technologies at its sites.
IBM releases technology predictions 2020
IBM announces five ways it believes technology will fundamentally reshape business and society in the next five years.
Space Climate Observatory calls for projects to help tackle climate change
The Space Climate Observatory is calling for project applications focused on using global spatial and meteorological data to monitor climate change.
UNEP-IBM pilot first marine litter digital platform
Innovative proof of concept project will use advanced digital technologies to potentially help monitor and provide solutions to tackling marine plastic pollution
World’s largest air quality data platform launched
A UN and private sector led collaboration has created the world’s largest air quality data platform to help tackle air pollution in over 7,000 cities worldwide.
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