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WHAT'S NEXT?: The world is depleting its natural resources at an alarming rate due to population growth and over consumption. Increased competition for ever-diminishing food and water resources may amplify socio-economically motivated armed conflicts and causing quests for more efficient resources on and beyond Planet Earth.

• [New] Despite ample resources and favourable underlying economics, multiple barriers hinder the development of bankable clean energy opportunities in Africa and deter private investments in projects and companies at the necessary scale. IEA
• [New] By providing Indigenous communities with the tools and resources they need to succeed, the Indigenous Guaranteed Loan Program will play a crucial role in advancing economic reconciliation in Canada. Indigenous Resource Network
• [New] The complementary nature, abundance and diversity of the resources of Latin America give it significant potential for cross-border exchanges of renewable energy. Elcano Royal Institute
• [New] Crooks are exploiting month-old OpenMetadata vulnerabilities in Kubernetes environments to mine cryptocurrency using victims' resources. The Register
• [New] According to Gartner Predicts 2024: AI & Cybersecurity - Turning Disruption Into an Opportunity, Through 2025, generative AI will cause a spike of cybersecurity resources required to secure it, causing more than a 15% incremental spend on application and data security. ArmorCode
• [New] Despite abundant energy resources which could support the establishment of data centers for AI model training, Gulf states like the UAE and Saudi Arabia require support to develop homegrown chip design capabilitie s and attract global AI talent. Unlock Blockchain
• [New] Russia may use a limited nuclear strike to destroy important transportation networks, weapons storage, energy resources, communications systems, or other pieces of infrastructure needed for a successful Chinese invasion. War on the Rocks
• [New] Strengthen resilience against natural disasters: To help protect Turkey's people and economy, the World Bank Group will prioritize disaster resilience and preparedness, management of natural resources and the transition to clean energy. Mirage News
• [New] China's plans, resources, and progress should concern all Americans, and warned that China's domestic use of AI is a chilling precedent for anyone around the world who cherishes individual liberty. Wired
• [New] While radicalization and violence by republicans remains a concern, the Irish government has in recent years devoted more resources toward countering the threat of Islamist extremism, given large-scale attacks elsewhere in Europe. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] China, the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is no exception: to overcome the twin challenge of reaching carbon neutrality by 2060 while meeting an increase in electricity demand, China has long started to invest in renewables, especially in water, wind, and solar resources. Nature
• [New] With extensive explorations of near-shore wind power resources in the past decade, far-offshore, deep-sea floating offshore wind turbines have offered a substantial potential for renewable energy generation to meet the net-zero goal. MDPI
• [New] A Belarus released from its military alliance with Russia would reduce the risks to Ukraine and allow Kiev to redistribute precious military resources more effectively to defend its borders elsewhere. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] The new Saskatchewan site could become a premier destination for the Bitcoin mining industry, providing site locations close to existing grid infrastructure and high-quality solar and wind resources for future renewable energy procurement. Coinpedia Blockchain Fintech News
• [New] The Africa Hydrogen Opportunity, co-authored by McKinsey & Company, highlights that Africa is exceptionally well-positioned to produce renewable hydrogen and derivatives thanks to its world-class solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower resources. Hydrogen Council
• Ontario is promoting its existing low-carbon hydrogen strengths, needs and opportunities to the federal government to leverage potential resources. Ontario.ca
• Clean Biofuel Resources: Ontario's rich forest, agricultural and municipal biomass resources could be used to create low-carbon hydrogen or other renewable fuels. Ontario.ca
• PRIME is expected to enhance Ethiopia's resilience to climate change by diversifying its power generation mix and harnessing its abundant clean energy resources like solar, wind, and geothermal. Welcome to Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C
• Some 30% of the energy consumed in a net-zero energy system in 2050 will come from low-emissions fuels and technologies that could benefit from the skills and resources of the oil and gas industry. We Mean Business Coalition
• The shift away from an extractive, resource-driven global economy toward one that values human rights and livelihoods could redefine global economics and offer reasons for optimism. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Africa is home to an estimated 30% of the world's mineral resources, and substantial production increases in renewable energy are expected to drive up demand. The Guardian
• The Taliban's control over Afghanistan could potentially provide al-Qaida with access to resources and recruits, further enhancing their capabilities. The Diplomat
• Food shortages caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world have amplified the long-term challenges to the sustainability of global food production, including population growth, climate change, and increased reliance on resource-intensive farming. Engineering News

Last updated: 24 April 2024