UK funds projects to address littering in local communities
The UK Government has opened calls for a share of £300,000 in funding for projects which aim to address littering in local communities. The funding...
New report shows smart city opportunities exceed expectations
Dr Peter Harrop, chair at IDTechEx, explains the developments that will be needed to make smart city opportunities a reality. It was a nerdy idea....
British troops to train park rangers in Malawi to tackle threat of poaching
The UK government has launched operation at two sites in Malawi, where British troops will train park rangers to better address the threat of...
14 smart street lighting companies ranked in new research
A new report has investigated the strategy and execution of 14 smart street lighting companies, acknowledging the growing role of intelligent lighting in smart...
Ethical OS toolkit aims to future-proof technology against unethical use
A new toolkit aims to help developers future-proof technology by anticipating the potential consequences and recommending ethical solutions. The Ethical OS Toolkit was developed by...
Vienna ranked first place as world’s most liveable city
The Global Liveability Index 2018 has ranked Vienna, Austria as the world’s most liveable city, while three other European cities have seen the biggest...
New study will develop vocabulary for citizen-generated data methodology
Global non-profit organisation Open Knowledge International is to launch a new research project to develop frameworks and vocabulary for the use of citizen-generated data. Open...
How can the EU adopt a circular economy approach to plastics?
Antonino Furfari from Plastics Recyclers Europe highlights the key challenges to be overcome in order to make all plastics fit into the EU’s circular...
FBI warns of imminent, co-ordinated cyberattack on ATMs
The FBI has issued a confidential warning to banks around the world to prepare for an imminent, co-ordinated cyberattack on ATMs, which may be...
UK invests £100m in scheme to end rough sleeping by 2027
The UK government will invest £100m in a new strategy to end rough sleeping by 2027, including funding for mental health services and support...
