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Generating Transformative Change Europe starting in March, is a deep 9 month journey around individual and collective evolution, for the sake of creating a more just, sane, and flourishing world. Join us for one of our upcoming info calls to explore how inner work and relational work shapes the world we co-create. Bring your questions and explore the possibilities. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g_nsWEd4

Great questions Pietro! You could also ask whether recent EC Regulatory proposals are likely to increase or reduce incentives to invest in R&D and open innovation.

Can Europe become more independent in critical sectors like energy and raw materials, in the path to the green and digital transition? Today, EU leaders gather in Granada (Spain) to discuss Europe’s priorities and how to enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy.    Three weeks later, more than 250 experts will meet in Seville (Spain) to share their ideas on this topic during the 9th edition of the EU Conference on Corporate R&D and Innovation: CONCORDi 2023. Registration & info: https://lnkd.in/dU4x-TRU

The Global Innovation Index 2023 has just been released, and it’s a great time to acknowledge the incredible progress in technology and innovation across the globe. With rankings across 132 countries, it’s impressive to see how nations stack up in this era of rapid technological advancement. Switzerland remains at the top, leading as the most innovative country with a score of 63.5. Sweden follows closely, reclaiming second place with significant contributions in infrastructure and business sophistication. The United States continues to be a powerhouse of innovation, securing a place among the top three. Singapore has made a leap forward, now the most innovative country in Asia and ranking fifth globally – a testament to its robust innovation ecosystem. This index measures various indicators including: • Knowledge & Technology Outputs • Human Capital & Research • Market Sophistication • Creative Outputs • Infrastructure • Institutions These metrics reflect the multifaceted nature of innovation, from research and development to market readiness and creative achievements. What does this mean for businesses and investors? It’s clear that fostering an environment conducive to innovation is crucial for economic growth and competitiveness on the world stage. Let’s celebrate the countries making significant strides and encourage a global dialogue on continued investment in innovation. #GlobalInnovationIndex #Technology #EconomicGrowth #InnovationLeadership

The 17 Goals of the world. The seventeen global goals are global agendas that are applicable to all continents and countries and also important to the world. In particular, the young part of the world should make its own contribution and make itself an international competitor.

Are South East European countries achieving their full growth potential? A new report co-authored by our professorial fellow Anthony Bartzokas explores what needs to be done to drive change. 💡 Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4bTfuP4

Now more than ever, there is a necessity to amplify Central and Eastern Europeans' constructive voices as they share unmatched expertise and experiences. Having a hub where CEE voices are easily reachable boosts the region’s image and proliferates constructive and practical initiatives so take a look here at what the region's think tanks, research institutions, civil society organisations, and individuals have to say: https://bit.ly/3pNX27K

Since our founding Asia Society has navigated shared futures, bridging Asia with the world. Today that mandate is more important than ever as we work to address global issues, enrich lives, and build understanding. Learn more at AsiaSociety.org.

By any measure this appeal by Dr Andrew Forrest talking #climatechange is extraordinary. I looked up many of the references he gave & they are all appear credible peer reviewed science supporting what he is saying. This alone is disturbing, but on conducting a wider internet search on his talk virtually the first 3 pages were what some might describe as 'right wing' media calling him loopy & trying to debunk what he was saying, these were short on science though & just made assertions & employing a range of disinformation tactics I have sadly come to recognise. What was more disturbing was the other side of the media divide were much more mooted, depressed is the word I would use. All of a sudden I found myself going from disturbed to downright scared. Now all the new Chinese "Ghost Cities' built over the last decade away from the coasts, largely unoccupied but ready for millions of people to move to make a different kind of sense. Factor in the Russian invasion of Ukraine affecting global food & energy for years to come even if this grotesque war ended tomorrow. It is already destabilizing parts of the African continent. Or the "unprecedented" extreme weather events striking around the world at the moment & being attributed to high ocean temperatures, fires & floods. Greece just had a years worth of rain in 18hrs as just one example. Do we heed the message then? Trouble I have is I work with producing H2 all the time & do not believe in the path to a hydrogen economy Fortescue is now promoting & spending billions on. They don't appear to have a fall back plan. So much I could say, solutions that might be offered? Who is listening? Yet I look at the response to his speech & withdraw inward. Nothing an individual can say is going to make the difference needed, even this post is more likely to bring out the trolls than anything positive. Yet I cannot say nothing. I will be working hard locally towards preparing for adaptation so that my own family & friends have some hope in the future, certainly we have already developed some of the tools that will be needed in the form of our own thermal biomass processing, enhancing capacity for food production, clean water & resilient energy supply. https://lnkd.in/gsSZHtA3

EU leaders have adopted the new strategic agenda for 2024-2029, setting the course for the next five years. The new strategic agenda is based on three pillars: 🔹a free and democratic Europe 🔹a strong and secure Europe 🔹a prosperous and competitive Europe Developing a more circular and resource-efficient economy is among the priorities! 💪♻️ Discover more about the new agenda and its goals here 👉 euric.link/5ij