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Ocean – 5 things we can do in 2021 that will protect the ocean and change lives (WEF)

Kristian Teleki The stars are aligned around five actions that together will deliver food security, sustainable jobs, climate resilience, justice and hope. These comprise...

Ocean – These 4 start-ups are using seaweed to help save the planet (WEF)

Walé Azeez Seaweed plays a crucial role in the ocean’s ability to absorb greenhouse gases. Seaweed is better at absorbing CO2 emissions than trees...

Technology/The Science of Where – How Austin’s Map of Trees Helped City Leaders See and Tackle Social Inequities (Esri)

Christopher Thomas In Austin, Texas, like many places, the numbers of trees in neighborhoods mark a divide of race and income. https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/austins-map-of-tree-equity/

Technology/The Science of Where – Announcing new and improved ArcGIS Hub content (Esri)

Katie Thompson, Samantha Hunter With its redesigned content pages, ArcGIS Hub makes it easier to share engaging content that puts your audiences first. https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-hub/announcements/announcing-new-and-improved-arcgis-hub-content/

Technology/The Science of Where – What’s new in ArcGIS QuickCapture (May 2021) (Esri)

Ismael Chivite The ArcGIS QuickCapture mobile app is the simplest way to collect field observations. It is as simple to use as the camera app...

USA – Investing in port infrastructure for America’s post-COVID-19 recovery (East Asia Forum)

Gary Clyde Hufbauer, PIIE US President Joe Biden’s next big legislative push is an infrastructure bill that will top US$2 trillion. The President has broadly...

USA – Helping residents ‘buy back the block’ with American Rescue Plan funds (Brookings)

Elwood Hopkins and Tracy Hadden Loh Much like in the aftermath of the Great Recession, the pandemic is prompting well-capitalized individuals and institutions to buy real estate...

USA – One year after George Floyd’s murder, what is the status of police reform in the United States? (Brookings)

Rashawn Ray May 25th marked the one-year date of George Floyd’s murder. I refuse to call it an anniversary as that sounds celebratory. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2021/05/25/one-year-after-george-floyds-murder-what-is-the-status-of-police-reform-in-the-united-states/

South Korea – South Korea’s green goals (The Interpreter)

KATE KALINOVA A little-heralded summit this month will test how governments –and big private companies – match promises with action. https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/south-korea-s-green-goals

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