OXGAV, The World’s First Ever Conservation Venture Capital Studio
Oxford University, in collaboration with Global Accelerated Ventures (GAV) and the research commercialization arm of the university, Oxford University Innovation, are forming the Oxford GAV Conservation Venture Studio (OXGAV). OXGAV was designed with a very specific purpose: to vigorously help launch technological innovations that can
The Pros and Cons of Emerging Technology in Our Food System
While emerging technology brings potential to revolutionize our food system; there are trade-offs that need to be acknowledged and addressed. New study finds emerging technologies for agriculture, however optimistic, all have some potential negative trade-offs. But we have methods, the science,
Interconnectors, European Electricity and Brexit
Electrical interconnectors could avoid more than 100 million tonnes of UK carbon emissions between now and 2030. Contributing in this respect is the National Grid’s IFA-2 interconnector. The recently powered-up IFA-2 is the product of a £700 million shared investment
Virtual Theatre Began as Temporary Solution But It Offers Much More
In recent months, live theatre has transitioned from stage to screen and the result is a new kind of theatrical experience. Instead of a curtain, a black screen keeps me in waiting. The show will begin in a few minutes, it
Apple Commits to Become Carbon Neutral by 2030
How are the biggest companies in the world working to reduce their carbon footprint? Apple has announced a target of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business and manufacturing supply chain by 2030. The new commitment means that by 2030, every Apple
Greening The Economy: How Manufacturing, Technology & Individuals Can Help
Greening the economy is not a slogan, it is a matter for all of us, and a vital one that can make a huge difference, not only to save the planet but, more practically, to make more money. This article
COVID-19 Finds African Youth Capitalising on Digital Space
The number of COVID-19 cases in African countries has been steadily increasing, as has been the trend worldwide. In March 2020, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention issued Guidance on Community Social Distancing During COVID-19 Outbreak. Recommending African Union
Webinar burnout? Think outside the Window
Newly popular tech can help us build impact coalitions, post-quarantine. In the first flush of lockdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic the digital executions were breathtaking. It was a brave new world of Zooming, and families and old friends who
A Sustainable Housing Solution
Editor’s note: This article was first published on the Global Solutions Foundation blog. It has been republished here with the author’s permission. Globally, around 1.6 billion people lack access to adequate housing, and it’s estimated that $11 trillion will be required
How the Korean “Bike to Work Challenge” Is Leveraging Technology to Tackle Climate Change
Cycle to work, track your ride, earn points, and get a chance to win, all while fighting climate change. This is the simple but effective idea of the first Korean “Bike to Work Challenge,” an initiative funded by the Korean
Using Technology To Empower Indian Mothers
According to UNICEF, it is estimated that 44,000 women die due to preventable pregnancy-related causes in India each year while one in five deaths globally is likely to be an Indian lady. Aditya Kulkarni, a 2017 Young Global Changer, and
Why Government Involvement in Content Moderation Could Be Problematic
U.K. to Penalize Platforms for Content Violations The U.K. government announced last week that they plan to enact legislature which will penalize social media platforms that do not remove or block harmful content on their sites. The U.K. elaborated that posts