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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

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Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050. And they could drive economic gains: Research shows markets for carbon-neutral goods and services may be worth $10.3

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

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Policymakers are looking to a variety of strategies to mitigate coastal and inland flooding, including the installation of canals, drainage systems and rainwater storage systems, as well as the preservation and restoration of “spongey” natural barriers like dunes, mangroves and wetlands. feet) by 2050 and by 1.01

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How the C-Suite Can Champion Sustainability Across the Enterprise

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In fact, more than 3,200 companies have set science-based carbon targets , and thousands of companies from around the world are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by either 2040 or 2050. Data: Use data to share information around sustainability efforts.

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IBM and Microsoft partnership accelerates sustainable cloud modernization

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Its aggressive sustainability goals included achieving net zero emissions by 2050, making all packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025 and investing more than USD 3 billion globally over several years to drive momentum.

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Celebrating World Oceans Day: Revitalizing the marine ecosystem with technology-driven engineered reefs to accelerate CO2 capture

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If no significant action is taken, 90% of all coral reefs are predicted to be extinct by 2050. This proactive approach could help conservationists take timely action, implement mitigation strategies, and allocate resources more effectively.

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Getting ready for artificial general intelligence with examples

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Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. These systems excel within their specific domains but lack the general problem-solving skills envisioned for AGI.

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Dawn of a new day for Africa: building a modern digital economy

CIO Business Intelligence

A report from non-profit Endeavor predicts that the market size of Africa’s digital economy could reach $712 billion by 2050 , fuelled by the nation’s young population, rising smartphone adoption, and increasing internet penetration. Huawei provided our Cloud Stack (HCS) and innovative service platforms combined with big data services.