AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As consumption of materials continues to increase and competition for natural resources grows, building sustainable and resilient infrastructure is crucial in the fight against climate change. This is why Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching the next AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator cohort with a focus on infrastructure.

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A Library Writer's Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

EDITED BY: Wendy Pothier , University of New Hampshire & Ilana Stonebraker, Indiana University OVERVIEW: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), first adopted in 2012, have worked in tandem with worldwide climate concerns to alter the way we approach the environment, poverty, gender inequality, hunger and worldwide trade.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Water is often a key indicator of climate variability and human impact. A lack of available water quality data makes it difficult to provide decision support in water-related sectors such as food production, energy security, health, economic development, and climate change resilience.

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APRIL 16, 2024

For instance, by utilizing the Form tool, Wyndham asked residents to read and submit their feedback on the plan. This plan will also be used to identify actions to manage change and help respond to challenges such as climate change, population growth and COVID-19.

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Bang the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Add a backlog of policy decisions, lost institutional knowledge and a climate emergency into the mix, and it’s easy to feel burnt out before the new year begins. Deliver on ‘climate emergency’ rhetoric. Being an agent of change isn’t easy at the best of times. Consult early on policy decisions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , the effects of climate change, such as increased heat, extended drought, and more, have been a key driver in the increasing risk and extent of wildfires in the United States. Learn more about Amazon Rekognition Custom Labels object detection and Amazon Location Service.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Startups selected for the Climate Change Intensive Fellowship in Latin America and the Caribbean AWS is collaborating with Halcyon, a nonprofit supporting impact-driven startups, on a new Climate Change Intensive Fellowship in Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more about these new capabilities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 30, 2023

Research from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights that approximately half of the world’s population experiences severe water scarcity for at least one month a year, intensified by climate change. At World Water Day and the UN 2023 Water Conference , water was described as our world’s lifeblood.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

There are a number of complex challenges impacting defence and national security organizations the world over – from increasing cyber threats, to climate change, to the rapid evolution of advanced technologies.

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A Library Writer's Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Artificial intelligence, climate change, and a host of other influences are moving us into uncharted territory. Posters are a great way to exchange ideas and get feedback. This conference challenges you to chart new pathways and to think about using data to navigate our way to a better future together. Consider submitting a poster!

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

NASA and ASDI announce no-cost access to important climate dataset on the AWS Cloud. Understanding wildfire risk in a changing climate with open data and AWS. Visualize data lake address datasets on a map with Amazon Athena and Amazon Location Service geocoding.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Climate Next: How sustainability champions around the world use cloud-powered tech to fight climate change. Please take a few minutes to share insights regarding your experience with the AWS Public Sector Blog in this survey , and we’ll use feedback from the survey to create more content aligned with the preferences of our readers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

This collection emphasized a diverse array of earth and social science datasets, encompassing everything from worldwide fisheries to weather and climate data, as well as flood risk, poverty, and diversity data. In order to showcase the capabilities of RAMADDA, I incorporated 15 ASDI data collections.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Creating fossil-free postal transport and logistics In 2021, Posti Group , the leading postal and logistics service company in Finland, signed the Climate Pledge , co-founded by Amazon, and committed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across their business operations by 2040.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Governments must be able to mitigate risks stemming from both local and global sources, including climate hazards, energy crises, infrastructure gaps, and geopolitical instability. By leveraging these best practices, governments can be more prepared now than before.”.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently soft-launched ‘notebook-as-a-service,’ which uses Data on EKS to provide compute equitably to scientists, researchers, and aspiring scientists (that is, students) across the world so they can research climate change and meet their Open Source Science Initiative ( OSSI ) goals.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Many seaports also grapple with the impact of port activity on local energy and water resources and the effects of climate change , including rising sea levels and more frequent and extreme climatic events. Leading islands are leveraging technology to tackle these challenges head on.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

Climate Next: How sustainability champions around the world use cloud-powered tech to fight climate change. Please take a few minutes to share insights regarding your experience with the AWS Public Sector Blog in this survey , and we’ll use feedback from the survey to create more content aligned with the preferences of our readers.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

MAY 31, 2023

Increased focus on climate action and sustainability Greater emphasis on community-led solutions Increased investment in digital infrastructure Focus on equity and inclusion Collaboration and Partnership-Building Because of increased awareness of the depth of systemic problems, nonprofits are in a unique position.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

They come to campus with a very diverse experience and understanding of climate change and sustainability, and there’s a lot of activism and engagement for sustainability topics.” Looking ahead We are so inspired by the work of education institutions around the world.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

These may include solutions that support long-term sustainability of space operations, as well as those that positively impact sustainability and climate goals here on Earth. We look for startups with the highest potential to make a global impact, those who are most able to capture value from the program, and those with the best fit for AWS.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 28, 2022

The board will serve as an important feedback channel, ensuring Google Public Sector products and services meet the needs of our customers, help us anticipate future needs, and drive differentiation in the U.S. public sector market.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Please take a few minutes to share insights regarding your experience with the AWS Public Sector Blog in this survey , and we’ll use feedback from the survey to create more content aligned with the preferences of our readers.

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 9, 2023

Tapping into community knowledge also empowers providers to deliver tangible benefits and better address social issues, such as inequality, public health, and climate change. Partnering with local communities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

After all, combating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and protecting the planet requires bold innovation. Leaders from TNC discussed how they use next-generation technology built on AWS to address historical conservation challenges and then make those tools and tech accessible to the global climate change community.

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zencity

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Local governments are increasingly working to expand their recycling programs, promote resident engagement and knowledge, and innovate to combat climate change. The post The Future of Recycling Programs and the Role of Community Feedback appeared first on Zencity. How did recycling start? Schedule a demo.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), as of October 11, 2022, the US has sustained 15 weather/climate disaster events, with losses exceeding $1 billion each, the deaths of 342 people, and significant economic effects on the areas impacted.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 24, 2024

The kiosks in particular saw great positive feedback on bridging the digital divide and high levels of engagement throughout the second half of 2023. It will be exciting to see how the kiosks are used going forward, and how peer municipalities learn from Clarington’s example.

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Bang the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Furthermore, there is a large variety of topics in which local tenants can become involved, including international concerns like climate change. Gentoo has a ‘Rate your estate’ function, with the opportunity to provide feedback to the association, and Accent Group specializes in having online consultation for building safety contractors.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

We are also going to test way-finding signage to the new Dulles station in 33 stations and seek feedback from the community. We beat traffic and gas prices, and we fight climate change. For frequent, new and visiting customers, we are piloting new signage, beginning with putting service information at street level at Metro Center.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 16, 2022

Another trend we are seeing across the region is how organizations of all kinds – from government, industries to nonprofits – are coming together and fostering a culture of innovation to solve some of the biggest community issues across Asia Pacific, from helping marginalized communities to addressing climate change.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 21, 2020

From the feedback we’ve received, it sounds like many organizations are thinking about the order of events differently, as in: “If we receive a grant, then we’ll figure out how to administer it.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 26, 2022

Climate Next: How sustainability champions around the world use cloud-powered tech to fight climate change. Please take a few minutes to share insights regarding your experience with the AWS Public Sector Blog in this survey , and we’ll use feedback from the survey to create more content aligned with the preferences of our readers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Please take a few minutes to share insights regarding your experience with the AWS Public Sector Blog in this survey , and we’ll use feedback from the survey to create more content aligned with the preferences of our readers. If you are interested in hosting your data on AWS, consider exploring the AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Promoting public transportation through mobility as a service Supporting a modal shift to public transport and active mobility is key for Europe to meet its climate objectives of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Conclusion Reducing transport emissions will be pivotal for Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nara Space Technology builds nano satellite constellations and provides satellite data services to let customers quickly identify and address issues like changing climate conditions and disaster recovery to improve life on Earth.

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