Governments are using big data analytics to get prepared, react effectively, and develop both short term and long-term strategies. Yet, increasing public concerns about data privacy and security put in jeopardy public trust in data collection, use and dissemination by government, business and relevant non-government institutions.

Vanuatu achieves milestone: graduation from the LDC category

The world registered a record reduction of energy-related CO2 emissions in the first half of 2020. However, this year’s reduction is projected to be a one-time dip, and only has an infinitesimal impact on the buildup of atmospheric CO2