Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland to explore policy solutions
The Scottish government has published its remit for a Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland, set to convene for the first time later this year. The planned...
Infrastructure safety: the vital role of measuring systems
As cities across the globe prioritise sustainable living, building new infrastructure and maintaining existing infrastructure safety are vital tenets of sustainability. PEC – Petschacher Consulting...
AI in mobility: UK data release could alleviate congestion
The UK government has announced plans to deploy AI in mobility to help drivers to avoid potential traffic jams and roadworks. The government has proposed...
Technology for child safety both inside and outside the home
Guest contributor Ali Dockerty examines the benefits of emerging technology for child safety, monitoring and protection. Thanks to the ever-expanding Internet of Things and rapid advancements...
UK marine preservation scheme extended
A UK marine preservation initiative protecting key species has been extended with an additional £7m (€7.72m) in funding. The Blue Belt scheme, implemented in 2016...
EU Global Fund support announced at G7 conference
European Council President Donald Tusk has announced €550m in EU Global Fund support, to go towards fighting AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. The Global Fund is...
5G in Scotland: ‘rich potential’ for economy, environment
The Scottish government has developed a blueprint for the rollout of 5G in Scotland, increasing the country’s GDP by a potential £17bn (€18.4bn) by...
Oxo-bio plastic: a potential solution to environmental issues
Oxo-bio plastic technology developed by Symphony Environmental can produce plastic which converts into biodegradable materials in the open environment. The LA Tribune reported in June...
Geolocation app to provide air quality updates
Danish geolocation app Geme.io has expanded its scope to provide real time, localised information on pollution and air quality. Geme.io, a free smart city geolocation...
Day of Remembrance for Victims of Totalitarian Regimes
Today, 23 August, marks Black Ribbon Day: the EU-wide Day of Remembrance for Victims of Totalitarian Regimes. The day of remembrance commemorates the signing in...
