AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainability is becoming a priority topic across public sector organizations. As Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and education industry experts highlighted earlier this year in the “ Innovation drivers in higher education ” report, student demand for comprehensive sustainability strategies is a key factor in driving this change.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the startups chosen to participate in the AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure. These startups are developing groundbreaking solutions to help cities address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges. Startups are also eligible to receive AWS computing credits.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

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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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2025

The potential for AI to deliver a new generation of citizen-centric public services and efficient governance is too great to ignore, but how can it be done while decarbonising and ensuring sustainability goals? It extends to infrastructure, skills development, and unlocking public and private sector data to become a global leader.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 8, 2022

Because of digital and sustainability trends, R&D organizations are facing an increasingly complex landscape. Developing the necessary organizational structures and capabilities is urgent.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This has been recognized by the European Union (EU), which has allocated funds to green and smart port initiatives through its Next Generation EU (NGEU), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and Horizon Europe funds. Islands by their nature require ways to get to them and ways to leave. National funds are also involved.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

As cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence, charge onto the scene, leading state and local officials have collaborated closely with private sector organizations to securely, compliantly and sustainability enhance citizen experiences while modernizing the back-office functions that support them.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

In 2023, the AWS Space Accelerator will call on teams and resources across Amazon to help emerging startups focus on cloud-powered solutions that support the use of space as a sustainable and usable environment for years to come, as well as solutions that positively impact life on Earth.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 4, 2025

Economic Development Administration (EDA) with strong bipartisan support. 3891) , the first in 20 years, is included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (S. Planning activities related devising, implementing, and updating a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) are eligible for funding.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Seán Lynch, the founder of OpenLitterMap , to share how AWS technologies and open data are helping to solve global challenges like biodiversity loss and plastic pollution with citizen science.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The sustainable-fuel market is nascent, complex, and growing fast. Traders that develop an in-depth understanding across different fuels, feedstocks, and regions can gain a competitive advantage.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

Through a cloud-first strategy, the country has modernized its public services, boosted economic growth, and developed a culture of innovation. It set the groundwork for economic sustainability through technology-driven innovation. The Kingdom of Bahrain shows how this can be done.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

On June 21, 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the 2022 Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative ( ASDI ) Global Hackathon, part of a new collaboration with the International Research Centre in Artificial Intelligence, under the auspices of UNESCO. ASDI data catalog offers open and no cost data in the cloud.

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OpenGov

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software September 29, 2022 – OpenGov Community development is a cornerstone of any municipality. The post 3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software appeared first on OpenGov. The […].

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Designed in collaboration with 20 Greek and international companies, the Smart Island project was developed with the support of the Greek government, local authorities, and the US Embassy. Smart solutions deliver sustainable local economic development through the optimal use of local resources.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

A passionate team of AWS developers and engineers in Cape Town, South Africa, created a single virtual server instance allowing South African customers to access practically unlimited cloud computing capacity without needing an on-premises data center.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This year, the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) World Congress brought together more than 6,000 industry professionals from 64 countries to discuss ways to advance the deployment of intelligent transportation technologies to save lives, improve mobility, promote sustainability, and increase access to communities across the globe.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As technologists, we need to consider how we can help build efficient, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable cities for the future. However, city governments and developers have not had a platform to explore partners and solutions that have been validated and implemented with demonstrable success. times to 6 billion.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 30, 2022

The cloud offers transformative solutions to address sustainability challenges, enabling organizations to increase productivity, efficiency, and cost savings, as well as reduce emissions and waste. Developing a new data architecture, which included a data lake on AWS, allowed ONS to centralize data in a single repository.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 2, 2024

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. If bold climate action is taken by 2030, U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of EdTech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies. The platform houses the UK’s largest hub of support funds, scholarships, and grants for students.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 30, 2023

Why is sustainable procurement so important? One of the biggest challenges companies face is designing and implementing sustainable procurement policies and overcoming a lack of crucial visibility across their supply chains. What’s holding back more sustainable procurement?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Their goal is to help decision-makers identify the potential impact and magnitude of climate-related risks and develop possible mitigation strategies. We launched the Sustainable Africa Initiative , which helps African nations identify and measure the physical and transition risks associated with climate change.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Without careful consideration of ethical implications, the development of AI could worsen existing inequalities, undermine privacy rights, and even threaten democratic institutions. At the heart of these discussions is the notion of ethical AI development. The challenges are considerable, but the potential rewards are even greater.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 22, 2023

Now is the time for grocers to develop strategic sustainability plans focused on value creation and think more broadly about the role they can play in encouraging change across the full value chain.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Research points to cloud as a more sustainable choice A new study released yesterday that was commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and conducted by Accenture estimates AWS’s infrastructure is up to 4.1 How the Army is developing its AI strategy Young Bang, the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

These startups are developing inspiring and innovative solutions that address various challenges associated with space sustainability. GRASP (Lille, France) – GRASP’s mission is to develop satellite instruments and products that provide a complete picture of the Earth’s atmosphere and surface.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Banks, fintechs, and telecom companies must quickly develop their strategy to compete for market share. Digital payment transactions are skyrocketing in emerging markets as innovations proliferate.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Dr. Ed Kearns, the Chief Data Officer of First Street Foundation, to share how AWS technologies and open data are supporting their mission to provide accurate and up-to-date information on climate related risks.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it will be vital to mobilize sufficient capital to drive decarbonization in developing countries.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During her visit to Armenia on July 10, 2024, Samantha Power, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, announced $5 million in funding for a new public-private collaboration between USAID, the Government of Armenia, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Solutions developed by and for these communities have the potential to create meaningful change in Latin America and the Caribbean. As global understanding of the widespread impacts of climate change continues to improve, one thing is clear: climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mason will drive new innovations to better serve students, work with the defense community, advance its commitment to a more sustainable campus environment, and introduce new educational programs in data center engineering. The goal is to not only improve student outcomes, but create a more efficient and sustainable future for the university.

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