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Harnessing cloud solutions to tackle water challenges

AWS Public Sector Blog

This post can serve as a resource for public sector leaders, utilities, and environmental agencies seeking to harness the power of the cloud to create a more sustainable water future for the EMEA region and beyond. For example, creating digital twins of water systems promotes more effective management and simulation of various scenarios.

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Collaborating for sustainability: How higher education and cloud providers foster change

AWS Public Sector Blog

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. Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges.

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How NPOs and NGOs embrace digital transformation for sustainability with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focusing on sustainability are dedicated to fostering a healthy environment, preserving our planet, and providing a livable future for upcoming generations. This research is essential in informing policy and guiding action towards sustainability.

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What Policymakers Need to Know About New and Evolving Publicly-Driven Housing Development Models in the U.S.

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

State and local governments are exploring ways to take a more direct role in financing, preserving, and developing housing to address the nation’s housing shortage with an array of public development models, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center and its Housing Solutions Lab. A Decline In U.S.

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What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

We spoke with Taylor Bennett , Executive Director of the West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation (WVLSC). In their previous role at the West Virginia Community Development Hub, Bennett worked as the primary statewide convener and advocate for land bank-based policies. Bennett has served as the Executive Director of WVLSC since 2021.

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Five Innovative Approaches from Land Banks Across the Country

Center for Community Progress

Working with residents, the land bank created a redevelopment plan for the building that integrates community feedback and will ensure long-term stewardship. Its goal is to transition stewardship of St. The land bank used its Innovative Approach Award to develop an automated demolition scoring tool.

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Celebrating women leaders: A Q&A with the CEO of Australia’s Digital Health Agency

AWS Public Sector Blog

The ADHA partners with AWS to help power digital health services and explore cloud computing innovations that can transform healthcare Throughout her career, Cattermole has championed the development of female leaders and role models in public service. Speak up, develop good, equitable policy, and consider the gendered context of our work.”