Can we geo-engineer our way out of climate change?
New technologies that suck greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and reduce heat by reflecting sunlight will soon be within our grasp. Are we ready?
Degrees in Economics, Cambridge University and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Formerly with the UK Prime Minister's Strategy Unit; then management consultant advising governments and companies in Asia and Africa on strategy and economic growth. Former Chair, World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Oceans. Economic Adviser to Mauritius on the development of a long-term economic transformation programme to move Mauritius from a middle-income to a high-income country, as well as on the Africa Strategy. Author of “Soul of the Sea in the Age of the Algorithm”, on how the Fourth Industrial Revolution can heal the oceans.
New technologies that suck greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and reduce heat by reflecting sunlight will soon be within our grasp. Are we ready?
Too many governments are failing in their duty of care for an immense and vital resource - our oceans. Here's what they should do.
The shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy means the demand for lithium ion batteries and the metals they are made from is set to increase rapidly. But at what cost?
La tecnología existe hoy, pero la cuestión es si somos capaces de movilizarnos con la rapidez necesaria y actuar a tiempo. Aún estamos muy lejos.
We have collected more data on our oceans in the past two years than in the history of the planet. How can we make the most of it?
From pollution to melting ice and collapsing ecosystems, these our issues threatening the future of our oceans.
New technologies around traceability in the seafood supply chain could offer powerful new techniques to address illegal fishing.
Las siguientes 12 tecnologías oceánicas emergentes están cambiando la manera en que recolectamos alimentos, energía, minerales y datos de nuestros mares.
Rapid progress in the development of robotics, AI, low-cost sensors, satellite systems, big data and genetics are opening up whole new sectors of ocean use and research.