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Time to stop passing the buck on plastic waste
Plastic waste and single-use plastic is a significant environmental, climate, and global health challenge – and it only seems to be getting worse.
Lessons learned on adaptation to climate change
Adaptation to climate change takes research-based decision-making and decisive action, argues Local Government Denmark and Danish Regions.
Digital records management: what does it mean for local government?
Steve Russell provides an invaluable insight into the benefits and challenges of digitised local government processes such as digital records management.
USDA invests $2 billion in food banks and school meal programs
USDA will provide nearly $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods.
How to prevent cyber attackers’ manipulation of the democratic process
With GCHQ's recent warning that voting was subject to a cyber attack, what can we do to avoid manipulation of the democratic process?
Hermit Spyware: Who discovered it and why is it dangerous?
Open Access Government interviews Justin Albrecht, the man behind the discovery of Hermit Spyware in Italy and Kazakhstan.
Cities can realise Europe’s climate ambitions
Ruud Schuthof and Holger Robrecht from ICLEI Europe, argue that cities have the power to realise Europe’s climate ambitions.
Why we need a technology renovation, not a rebuild
The priorities in digital transformation need to rest upon technology renovation, as the industry is placing too strong a focus on the shiny and new.
Cyber security threats on the rise: how should organisations react
Organisations face the growing risk of becoming victims of cyber security threats - what can they do to avoid them?
Developing Canadian leadership & excellence in science & innovation
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of the Government of Canada, writes about developing Canadian Leadership and excellence in science and innovation.
Finance, foes and failure: The risks of neglecting data governance
Data governance is a buzzword that we hear thrown around a lot, especially since the implementation of GDPR back in 2018.
The frightening cost of living in the U.S: a Price Index Review
With food and energy prices increasing exponentially, it comes as no surprise that 67% of Americans are worried about the cost of living.
Why we must prioritise investment into digital investment
David Hennell discusses why it's imperative for the future Prime Minister to prioritise digital investment as part of any future ‘Levelling Up’ plans.
UK government to extend financial support to Horizon Europe applicants
The UK government has decided to extend the financial support provided to Horizon Europe applicants, continuing funding to researchers, businesses and innovators.
Why we need data ethics by design
Haroon Ahmed discusses why public sector teams should be thinking about ethical data practices at every stage of the service design journey.
These four tools could enable the future of AI in healthcare
Craig Rhodes, EMEA Industry Lead, AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences, NVIDIA, argues that just four tools could enable the future of AI in healthcare.
Governance in the not-for-profit sector
Erika Eliasson-Norris, Founder and CEO of Beyond Governance, discusses with her team governance in the not-for-profit sector.
Resilience: What can be learnt from the national response in Ukraine?
Resilience is the ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions - what can the UK learn from Ukraine's national response to war?
Why government must heed real-time data management trends
Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government, enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks.
How can policymakers address global safety issues?
Over one-third of people feel less safe than they did five years ago - why is this and what can policymakers do to address global safety issues?