In this lyrical exploration, John Todd shares the essential principles of ecological design and reveals how mimicking nature’s forms and processes can lead to breakthrough design. He reveals

In this lyrical exploration, John Todd shares the essential principles of ecological design and reveals how mimicking nature’s forms and processes can lead to breakthrough design. He reveals the design secrets behind his award-winning eco-industrial park in Burlington, Vermont, and his strategies to clean up bodies of water from the marshes around Lake Champlain to the canals of Venice and South China. The main allies in his natural sewage treatment systems are native plants that help grow and feed bacteria, break down carcinogens, and sequester metals to produce clean water. His job is not to find a simple solution, but to evolve a technological and social framework that functions like a symphonic movement.

This talk was given at the 2002 Bioneers National Conference and is part of the Ecological Design Collection, Vol. 1. 

Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges.

New, democratized access to powerful analytical and mapping tools is transforming our understanding of the natural world – and with it, our ability to meaningfully conserve, protect and

New, democratized access to powerful analytical and mapping tools is transforming our understanding of the natural world – and with it, our ability to meaningfully conserve, protect and restore our collective home – the biosphere.

In this program, we explore the boundless possibilities of digital maps and platforms with Rebecca Moore, visionary founder of Google Earth Outreach and Google Earth Engine.

This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the radio and podcast homepage (https://bioneers.org/bioneers-radio/)  to learn more.

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AI: Artificial Intelligence is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human

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AI: Artificial Intelligence is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.

In this AI for Good Perspectives, join Prof. Mérouane Debbah,?Chief Researcher of TII’s AI and Digital Science Research Center,?as he discusses the role of data and AI in revolutionizing the education sector and shaping national policies that are advancing the way for equal learning, one of the core United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

Speakers:

Mérouane Debbah, Chief Researcher, AI and Telecommunication Systems, Technology Innovation Institute (TII)

Mérouane Debbah is a researcher, educator and technology entrepreneur. He is a full professor at CentraleSupélec and Adjunct Professor at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.

Shownotes:

00:00 Intro AI for Good Perspectives

00:37 Intro Professor Mérouane Debbah

00:48 The role of AI in research and in advancing the UN SDGs

02:47 The role of AI in education

04:53 AI national strategies for future generations

06:48 Smart education

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To strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of stakeholders in

466 views  Premiered Nov 29, 2022  #DigitalTransformation #AIforGoodWebinars #AIforGood

To strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of stakeholders in driving digital transformation in the urban domain, the “Toolkit on Digital Transformation for People-Oriented Cities and Communities” was developed by ITU and 12 other partners. This Toolkit draws a connection between the technological and interoperable solutions for urban operations while supporting the enhancement of the ability of authorities to envision and adopt cutting-edge technologies to make society more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. 

This Toolkit includes insights on international standards and provides guidance, and use-cases on the application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with the latest reports on the ever-evolving topic of digital transformation. The Toolkit can universally benefit cities and communities, as well as regions and countries regardless of their level of smart or digital development, or their geographical or economic status. This AI for Good Webinar will be a unique opportunity to understand the benefits of leveraging this Toolkit across the smart city ecosystem while keeping digital transformation as the fulcrum. 

Welcome Remarks: Bilel Jamoussi, Chief of the Study Groups Department, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Panel Discussion:

Mythili Menon, Project Officer | Advisor, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Deniz Susar, Governance and Public Administration Officer, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

Judy Backhouse, Senior Academic Fellow, United Nations University - Centre for Policy Research

Moderator: Cristina Bueti, Counsellor, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

New_ Public is a place for thinkers, builders, designers and technologists like you to meet, share inspiration, and make better digital public spaces. It’s a newsletter, magazine, and

New_ Public is a place for thinkers, builders, designers and technologists like you to meet, share inspiration, and make better digital public spaces. It’s a newsletter, magazine, and community wrapped together, supported by the team at Civic Signals. #WeAreNew_Public

Eckhart Tolle stops by Google for a fireside chat with Bradley Horowitz. The subject is: "Living with Meaning, Purpose and Wisdom in the Digital Age." February 2012.

Eckhart Tolle stops by Google for a fireside chat with Bradley Horowitz. The subject is: "Living with Meaning, Purpose and Wisdom in the Digital Age." February 2012. Eckhart’s profound, yet simple teachings have helped countless people around the globe experience a state of vibrantly alive inner peace in their daily lives. His teachings focus on the significance and power of Presence, the awakened state of consciousness, which transcends ego and discursive thinking. Eckhart sees this awakening as the essential next step in human evolution. His website is here.

Prominent scientist, Sir David King – former chief scientific adviser to the UK government from 2013-2017 – talks to the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) about how

Prominent scientist, Sir David King – former chief scientific adviser to the UK government from 2013-2017 – talks to the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) about how research on climate-altering technologies in the Arctic might be governed. Sir David King joined two sessions hosted by C2G on October 10th at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly, where scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, youth representatives, and other civil society representatives explored some of the toughest questions facing decision-makers today as they contemplate the future of the Arctic. 

Learn more here.

Prominent scientist, Sir David King – former chief scientific adviser to the UK government from 2013-2017 – talks to the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) about how research

Prominent scientist, Sir David King – former chief scientific adviser to the UK government from 2013-2017 – talks to the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) about how research on climate-altering technologies in the Arctic might be governed. Sir David King joined two sessions hosted by C2G on October 10th at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly, where scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, youth representatives, and other civil society representatives explored some of the toughest questions facing decision-makers today as they contemplate the future of the Arctic. Learn more here.