Internet shutdowns: What happens when the internet shuts down?
Oct 20, 2022 · The frequency and duration of internet shutdowns worldwide is increasing, experts say. But so are efforts to document shutdowns and keep people online.
How business can unlock innovative technology for greater disaster ...
Jan 6, 2025 · The private sector can play a key role in disaster resilience through AI-powered warning systems, blockchain cash transfers and emergency response platforms
4 ways technology can help us respond to disasters
Jan 8, 2018 · Cisco’s Tactical Operations (TacOps), for example, takes advantage of the latest mobile networking technology, including cloud-controlled Meraki technology, to establish connectivity when …
Global IT outage: A cyber alarm heard around the world
Jul 24, 2024 · The global IT outage in July 2024 was a reminder of the criticality of investing in cyber resilience across organizations and of reframing cyber as business critical.
How can the internet protect people from climate disasters?
Jan 18, 2016 · The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery has developed a wide array of tools for disaster risk management (DRM), and they rely heavily on the Internet’s infinite capabilities.
Extreme weather: How can we improve Early Warning Systems?
Feb 28, 2025 · With extreme weather events ramping up, discover how Early Warning Systems for tsunamis, floods and other natural catastrophes can help us better predict them.
Here's how space technology affects our daily lives | World Economic …
Sep 27, 2024 · Space technology can enhance weather forecasting, climate monitoring, navigation and telecommunications. The global space economy will grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035, according to a …
5 lessons in resilience to aid Myanmar’s earthquake recovery
Experience gained from past earthquakes, in places such as Türkiye and Haiti, can help Myanmar navigate its own disaster recovery. Here are five key lessons.
6 technologies to help the world adapt to climate change
Feb 8, 2024 · Six technologies are critical for climate adaptation, according to the World Economic Forum’s new report, Innovation and Adaptation in the Climate Crisis. These are artificial intelligence, …
Powering resilient communities through technology
Jan 6, 2025 · In a disrupted world, resilience has never been more important. But communities need equitable and inclusive access to technology to achieve resilience.