According to the research, U.S Data centre’s use 40% more power than the entire UK. Though we constantly read articles on how harmful the combustion engines in vehicles are, we are losing sight on the hidden issues. We are moving into a new and very exciting era which involves the creation of smart cities, smart homes and internet based devices however, we are not looking eye to eye on the power consumption these devices produce. For example in 2018 there were more than 1 trillion of photos taken and 85% of them from our smartphones roughly 125 pictures per person which people are now storing these images on the cloud or in reality in huge data centres which is a huge concern that should be taken into consideration. (more…)
When I started exploring how blockchain technology and distributed ledgers over five years ago, one of the first use cases I envisioned was called ‘Field to Fork’.Whilst the rest of the world was thinking about how they could become millionaires from crypto-currency, I could see the power of blockchain would solve the issue of proof of provenance, amongst many other things, far beyond crypto.
If it’s Columbian coffee, Manuka honey, genuine maple syrup or New Zealand lamb the principles are the same, proof of provenance is key and, the same rules apply to Prada handbags, Peruvian asparagus and yes, digital currency. (more…)
How do we build young leaders to tackle sustainability challenges entrepreneurially?
Limiting global warming to 1.5ºC would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said in a new assessment in October 2018. Who else to make non-incremental changes than the open-minded, technologically minded and digitally connected youngsters who care for their only planet. (more…)
Date: 28 March 2019, Thursday
Venue: WeWork, 8 Cross St 18F, S048424
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Event Description:
engeco presents a unique experience – an interactive and engaging platform that allows you to test sustainability solutions and scenarios of climate action with the C-ROADS World Climate, a state-of-the-art real-time simulation designed by MIT. This model-based workshop reflects the United Nations processes around solving some of the world’s biggest issues. Participants will play world leaders who must agree on a sustainable way forward for the planet and hopefully limit global warming well below 2°C. (more…)
ASEAN Wind Energy 2019 -A Must-Attend Regional Wind Event
ASEAN Wind Energy 2019, is dedicated to building a networking and match-making platform for all concerned industrial players to share knowledge and to exchange business contacts in this emerging market. It will take place in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, on April 01- 02, 2019. What ASEAN Wind Energy 2019 can provide is not only the topical sessions to deeply understand the market intelligence, but also to get connected with key project developers and potential technology partners in ASEAN.
- Date：1 – 2 April 2019, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Time：8：AM — 6：PM
- Venue：Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
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MAKING THE GCC GREENER, HEALTHIER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE A KEY FOCUS FOR THE FIRST URBAN DESIGN & LANDSCAPING SUMMIT
The first Urban Design & Landscaping Summit launched on November 28,2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre bringing together landscape architects, municipalities, urban designers, property developers, parks and resorts to focus on the opportunities and challenges faced in turning the region green.
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World Climate Ltd presents the 9th annual World Climate Summit, with a proven record of successfully gathering businesses, investors, and governments; coming together to discover new opportunities for investments, identify emerging technologies and form business arrangements to deliver on the national climate plans and the Paris Agreement. In partnership with the World Bank Group, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and IRENA, this year’s summit launches the Investment COP, with the objective of mobilising finance and accelerating clean-economy projects around the world. We have the privilege of representing COP24 negotiations as their official side event. The Summit will be held at the prestigious Vienna House Easy Angelo hotel, on December 11-12, 2018, running parallel to the UNFCCC’s annual COP in Katowice, Poland.
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