Human trafficking prevention app to use AI software
An NGO dedicated to the prevention of human trafficking has released an updated app which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate reporting of trafficking. STOP...
World Press Freedom Day 2019 celebrated worldwide
Today, 3 May, marks World Press Freedom Day; when around the world events will take place promoting of freedom of the press. Since 1992, a...
Scottish climate change proposals to cut emissions by 2040
The Scottish government has introduced amendments to its Climate Change Bill strengthening its approach to combating climate change. The Scottish climate change proposals, including a...
UK smart city adoption hampered by low awareness, funding
ATG Access Managing Director Gavin Hepburn discusses how the challenges posed by urbanisation can be overcome with smart city technology. Over the years, the world...
Online child safety pilot aims to ensure children’s cybersecurity
For the internet to be safe for children to use, securing their data and protecting their privacy online is paramount. The internet has grown at...
EU carbon tariffs gain increasing approval
Representatives of politics and business in the EU have indicated they may be increasingly amenable to the introduction of a tax on carbon emissions. Trade...
Commissioner visits Mauritius, praises “success story”
Neven Mimica, the EU’s Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, is conducting an official visit to Mauritius. Commissioner Mimica met with Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind...
Search and rescue drones trialled by UK coastguard
The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced it will begin a trial of search and rescue drones in coastguard activities. The MCA has...
Smart city citizen engagement the key to future development
Technology can enable us to implement the smart cities of the future, but knowledge sharing is just as vital. Faced with challenges such as climate...
Women in construction: HS2 project promotes representation, training
HS2 Ltd is overseeing a new scheme based in Birmingham, aimed at increasing representation of women in the construction industry. HS2, the high speed railway...
