Practical Insights on Climate Change

New Training Course: How to Leverage Data and AI For Climate Action

New Training Course: How to Leverage Data and AI For Climate Action

Published on: Jan 09 2025 by Sponsored Post - Leave a Comment
Data is key to tackling some of humanity’s most pressing challenges—none more urgent than the climate crisis. As the climate continues to shift and its effects...
Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Published on: Nov 21 2024 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
I created a digital twin using Generative AI to test how well the technology can mimic human writing patterns. Spoiler alert: GenAI is not replacing me anytime...
How Will President Trump Impact USAID Business Forecast Procurement?

How Will President Trump Impact USAID Business Forecast Procurement?

Published on: Nov 12 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Donald Trump will be the US President again in January, 2025. His last turn as President was decisive and detrimental to international development. He’s promised...
Apply Now: $1 Million for Generative AI Solutions to Basic Needs

Apply Now: $1 Million for Generative AI Solutions to Basic Needs

Published on: Sep 16 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $1 Million for Generative AI Solutions to Basic Needs
Basic necessities like clean water and safe, affordable housing, or opportunities in education and fair government representation are not equally accessible to...
Apply Now: $1.4 Million in Climate Change Artificial Intelligence Innovation Grants

Apply Now: $1.4 Million in Climate Change Artificial Intelligence Innovation Grants

Published on: Aug 19 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can help support climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as climate science, across many different...
Apply Now: €750,000 for Your Digital Green Economy Innovations for Africa

Apply Now: €750,000 for Your Digital Green Economy Innovations for Africa

Published on: Aug 05 2024 by Wayan Vota - 10 Comments
The green economy aims to reduce environmental risks and ecological scarcities while promoting sustainable development without degrading the environment. Digital...
18 Real-World Uses of Artificial Intelligence in International Development Today

18 Real-World Uses of Artificial Intelligence in International Development Today

Published on: Aug 01 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 18 Real-World Uses of Artificial Intelligence in International Development Today
 I created a short presentation showcasing 18 different ways international development organizations are using artificial intelligence to improve outcomes in...
Apply Now: $1 Million in Grants for Your Climate Technology Ideas

Apply Now: $1 Million in Grants for Your Climate Technology Ideas

Published on: Jul 29 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $1 Million in Grants for Your Climate Technology Ideas
We must commitment to a future where frontline communities survive and thrive in a climate-resilient world. This vision encompasses principles of equitable access...
Apply Now: $100,000 Grants for Your AI Climate Resilience Project

Apply Now: $100,000 Grants for Your AI Climate Resilience Project

Published on: Jul 02 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
In May 2024, the world completed 12 consecutive months of record high temperatures, with the global average temperature 0.65 degrees celsius above the 1990–2020...
Apply Now: €20 Million in Grants for Digital Democracy Initiatives

Apply Now: €20 Million in Grants for Digital Democracy Initiatives

Published on: May 20 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The digital space has become a central arena for efforts to protect and expand the democratic space. Digital technologies play an increasingly critical role in...