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Automation & Robotics
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August 15, 2022
Scanning the Horizon
This brief shares different approaches to and experiences with scanning the horizon for innovative ideas within or outside of organisations.
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August 15, 2022
Frontier Technologies to protect the Environment and tackle Climate Change
This report explores the vast potential of frontier technologies to help assess, mitigate and adapt to climate change.
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
August 15, 2022
Playbook on Smart Urban Innovations
This Playbook aims to kickstart an exchange of practices and strategies between city leaders on cultivating Smart Innovations in their diverse contexts.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
August 15, 2022
UN Innovation Update (Q1 2021)
Highlights from the innovation efforts of UN Entities in the first quarter of 2021.
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August 15, 2022
Governing Uncertainty
This report surveys major trends that will shape the future of global governance over the next 30 years.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
Global Innovation Index 2021 - Tracking Innovation through the COVID-19 Crisis
The 2021 Global Innovation Index presents the global innovation ranking with a special focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on innovation.
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August 15, 2022
Digital Agriculture Report: Rural e-Commerce Development Experience from China
This publication examines how rural e-commerce could advance the digital transformation of agri-food systems and discusses challenges encountered during the development of rural e-commerce.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
August 15, 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Law Enforcement
The report summarises key findings, challenges and recommendations on the Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Law Enforcement.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
Towards Responsible AI Innovation: Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement
The report discusses advancements in AI as well as the impacts of using this technology to fight crime, based on the second Global Meeting on AI for Law Enforcement.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
A Policy Framework for Responsible Limits on Facial Recognition
A policy framework for responsible limits on facial recognition including an use case on law enforcement investigations.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
August 15, 2022
Algorithms and Terrorism: The Malicious Use of AI for Terrorist Purposes
This report contributes to the growing understanding of the potential risk of AI falling into the hands of terrorists.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
Malicious Uses and Abuses of Artificial Intelligence
This report explores the malicious uses and abuses of artificial intelligence and possible ways that criminals may exploit it in the future.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
Countering Terrorism with Artificial Intelligence
This report provides an guidance on the potential application of AI to counter terrorism online for law enforcement and counter-terrorism agencies in South Asia and South-East Asia.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
Digital Solutions for a Circular Electronics Value Chain
The report explores the applicability and scope of digital technologies for enabling circularity in the lifecycle of electronic devices.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
August 15, 2022
Turning Digital Technology Innovation Into Climate Action
This report showcases the full range of measures that are being deployed to better understand the Earth’s system, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to the climate crisis.
SDG 06: Clean Water & Sanitation
SDG 07: Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
August 15, 2022
Turning digital technology innovation into climate action.
Climate change is threatening to increase vulnerability, undermine economic gains, hinder social and economic development, and worsen access to basic services and the quality of life of citizens all over the world.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
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