Exploring Antarctica and Space

Why explore Antarctica and Space? Because it helps us build a thriving future for humanity, on Earth and beyond. Over the past couple of months, you’ve been hearing me talk about my immersive leadership development challenge in Antarctica this November. You’ve also heard me talk a lot about the work that I do for space, for humanity’s future, and for building the best possible futures for as many people as possible no matter where we live. In my mind these two goals are tightly linked—and hel

Devex @ UNGA 78 Promotional Video

"This year marks the halfway point in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, a blueprint for a better world that U.N. member states adopted in 2015. While advocates call for unprecedented investment, collaboration, and innovation to achieve these goals by 2030, critics argue the SDGs are unrealistic or irrelevant, pushing for new priorities." https://fb.watch/nqhOeFAjtu/?mibextid=Nif5oz https://pages.devex.com/devex-at-unga-78.html Motion Graphics: Erika Hufano Graphic Design

Bren Seminar: Richard Taylor, University College London

"Nature-based Solutions to Sustaining Water Supplies under the Amplification of Climate Extremes" ABSTRACT In low-income countries of the tropics undergoing rapid growth, global warming presents major challenges to the expansion and sustainability of water supplies required to advance progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Substantial uncertainty persists, however, in projections of precipitation under climate change. A widespread impact, especially pronounced in the

Microsoft, M-PESA Africa to develop digital skills for MSMEs

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Group makes case against SGBV, demands access to justice in Zamfara

The meeting was organised by the VAI in collaboration with UKAid and International Alert. The meeting included traditional, religious leaders, women organizations, journalists, representatives ...

Ask HN: Do you look for freelance tech opportunities? What do you hate about it?

I've hired a bunch of contractors over the years for projects and I've done freelancing myself.There is clearly a need for on-demand, as-needed help for specific projects, launches, or for team augmentation. Companies (especially small and mid sized) have been more open to hiring freelance and remote since Covid, especially for shorter durations and point projects.I keep thinking that a lightly vetted but less onerous than Toptal, less race to the bottom than Upwork platform for tech t

NGO demands ₹10 lakh compensation for worker who lost his legs in accident at Vellalore dump yard in Coimbatore

Govindaraj, the NGO’s Programme Manager, said. “I personally visited Ganga hospital to check on Sathya. He is on the road to recovery and another visit will be made by Corporation Commissioner M.

Federal Court welcomes procurement law practitioner Phuong Ngo as new judge

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Arif Virani has announced the appointment of leading procurement law practitioner Phuong T.V. Ngo as a judge of the Federal Court.

The big slump in VC funding; NGO transforming lives via sport

The Indian ecosystem saw a drastic decline in venture capital funding in the first nine months of 2023 when compared to the same period last year.

Filinvest Group honored for good corporate governance at Golden Arrow Awards

MANILA, Philippines — Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), one of the country’s largest and most diversified ...

Women are demanding a greater say in church governance

Women are pushing for key changes in the Catholic Church, as Pope Francis has called on them to be brave in mobilizing for action.

COVID inquiry to restart today focusing on 'core decision-making and political governance'

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock and closest aide Dominic Cummings are among those ...

PwC Australia tax scandal and its impact on governance

CANBERRA: The Australian arm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Australia) has pledged to boost its corporate governance controls ...

East Africa Civil Society Regional Forum [press release]

The African Development Bank's Civil Society and Community Engagement DivisionWhen: 18 & 19 October 2023Where: Nairobi, Kenya - Hybrid FormatThe Civil Society and Community Engagement Division of the ...

Demi Lovato Got Real About Their “Daddy Issues” And Said They’ve Discussed Marriage With Jutes

“It feels so healthy."

Here's What's Going On With The Chris Brown And Tinashe Drama

Tinashe said their 2015 collab was a label decision — not hers.

I Just Want To Know If You Prefer Starter Or Dessert, So Here Are A Bunch Of Options To Choose From

Look, I never said it would be easy.

Marilyn Manson Pleaded No Contest After A Videographer Said He Left Her "Humiliated" When He Covered Her In His Bodily Fluids As She Filmed His Show

A police investigator that reviewed footage of the incident said that Marilyn could be seen pointing and laughing at Susan Fountain after launching a "significant amount of mucus" onto her.

17 Honestly Perfect And Genuinely Hilarious Posts About Taylor Swift And Sophie Turner Hanging Out Together

Someone said this is like that episode of <i>Succession</i> when all of Logan's exes were together, and I have to agree.

"My Grandma Said, 'Thank God You Came Out Closer To Your Dad's Complexion'": 32 Mixed-Race People Get Candid About Their Experiences Growing Up

"The experience of being part of a mixed-race family is ever evolving."