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5 Strategies for Developing a Local Green Jobs Plan

NLC (National League of Cities)

If bold climate action is taken by 2030, U.S. cities could create nearly 20 million sustainable jobs, of which most would be developed within cities themselves. Historic federal funding in a cleaner, more resilient economy coupled with global pressure to act necessitates a climate-ready workforce.

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Helping governments and businesses pioneer sustainability initiatives: Top takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Conference

AWS Public Sector Blog

Sustainability is increasingly taking up a prominent role across all sectors and industries. Sustainability is now a crucial part of organisational strategy and the sustainability landscape is continuously evolving. Sustainability also enhances resilience and prepares organisations for the future.

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How using cloud technology can help your organization meet sustainability goals

AWS Public Sector Blog

The right cloud technology leads to more sustainable IT and business operations. As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation.

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Overcoming Risk Aversion to Accelerate Green Investments: Lessons from Mexico, Brazil and India

The City Fix

By 2030, cities will house approximately 60% of the world’s population and already more than one in three urban dwellers lack access to at least one core service like reliable energy, clean water or affordable housing. Green, sustainable infrastructure, including. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Innovating for a more sustainable future: Practical examples from two Nordic organizations

AWS Public Sector Blog

Innovation is key in achieving sustainability goals across the public and private sector. Two Nordic-based organizations are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reach ambitious sustainability goals. Sustainability cannot be seen as an outlying or standalone department.”

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Why the creation of smart cities requires real-time data processing

Open Access Government - Technology News

By 2030 it is expected that 28% of people worldwide will live in a city with at least one million inhabitants, according to a report on urbanisation by the Government Office for Science. However, these applications will not operate smoothly unless IoT-based strategies for developing smart cities have a database as their foundation.

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Helping micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises make economic and societal impacts with cloud technologies

AWS Public Sector Blog

From addressing disparities in access to quality healthcare, to fostering sustainability, our customers and partners are using technology to address some of the world’s biggest issues. million jobs by 2030, equivalent to 8% of the total employment on average across the 12 countries studied.