Interviews, Articles and Technologies Related to the UN SDGs
Technology and SDG 3 – Good Health
Introduction and definition of SDG 3:
SDG 3, Good Health aims to help people live healthy lives, promoting well-being for all, no matter what age.
In 2017 less than half of the global population had access to essential physical and mental health services. Prior to 2019, an estimated 927 million people paid the equivalent of more than 10% of their household income to access essential medical care.
This goal addresses in reproductive, maternal and child health areas, as well as infections diseases, non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease), mental health and environmental risks. It also has targets for health systems and funding.
Solving Healthcare Challenges in Africa
SDGs: 3,8A two-part video interview series featuring two companies working together to solve healthcare challenges across Africa.
How Crypto Will Be Good for Health
SDGs: 3This impact tech leader interview looks at how Crypto will be good for health in the future.
Irish Direct Air Capture Startups Scores €10 million
SDGs: 3,13Irish direct air capture startup receives €10 million funding to further develop their “MechanicalTrees” passive direct air capture technology.
eMobility Innovation
SDGs: 3,10,11In this interview with an impact tech leader at the NOAH Conference, I discover an emobility solution that uses hoverboards to help improve urban mobility.
How To Create Culture In Hybrid Working
SDGs: 3Just a moment, how can companies create culture in hybrid workplaces, and how to foster better mental wellbeing?
The Role of Tech in Achieving the SDGs
SDGs: 3,7,8,9,11,12,13In this novel panel discussion format, I ask 3 purpose-driven tech leaders to answer 3 questions on the role of tech in achieving the SDGs.
Glasgow’s Outstanding Air Quality
SDGs: 3Report identifies air quality in Glasgow and London to be significantly better than European counter parts.
The Future of Electric Vehicle Car Rental, COP26
SDGs: 3,7,9,11,13Just a moment, what is the future of EV car rental? Where to rent an EV at COP26.
Why Emotion Recognition Technology Is Important
SDGs: 3,17In this interview I speak with emteq labs’ CEO about why emotion recognition technology has powerful, important health and well-being potential, as well as some of the potential issues and pitfalls we should be mindful of.
SDG9 presentation, Water Security, repurposing Big-Oil tech for good
SDGs: 2,3,9,6,7What is SDG9 and how close are, plus other news relating to AI and health, water security, big-oil greenwashing busted, and repurposing big-oil tech for good.
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