(par 5.1.4.1.3) Enabling a sustainable Fourth Industrial Revolution
https://www.g20-insights.org/policy_briefs/enabling-sustainable-fourth-industrial-revolution-g20-countries-can-create-conditions-emerging-technologies-benefit-people-planet/ By Celine Herweijer (PwC UK) Benjamin Combes (PwC UK) Bridget Jackson (PwC UK) Leo Johnson (PwC UK) Rob McCargow May 22, 2017 | Last updated: January 15, 2018 The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) offers huge potential to transform and realign our economies and societies. There is an increasing realisation that the 4IR could also exacerbate problems for people and the planet. The G20 should […]
(par 5.1.4.1.2) Old industrial revolutions broke the environment. Can the new one fix it
https://www.africanindy.com/wef-africa/old-industrial-revolutions-broke-the-environment-can-the-new-one-fix-it-8952517 By JAHDA SWANBOROUGH WEF AFRICA / 5 MAY 2017, DOWNSIDE: Unsafe levels of air pollution for 92% of the world’s population, climate change and depletion of fishing stocks can be traced back to industrialisation. Picture: AP We live in a world that was largely shaped by industrialists, but which is increasingly being transformed by technologists. Innovations are getting […]
(par 5.1.4.1.2) G20 New Industrial Revolution Action Plan
G20 New Industrial Revolution Action Plan (Final) 1. Overview In response to the emergence of a “New Industrial Revolution” (NIR), and to enable more people to benefit from this revolution, G20 members are encouraged to take joint actions, enhance existing communication and collaboration mechanisms, and continue cooperation on research, employment promotion, education and workforce skills, standards, new […]