ETHICS

The Bankability Trap: how do community needs become investable?

Series: Just Transitions in Practice | National adaptation plans are intended to reflect country needs, but limited consultation and weak representation can exclude vulnerable and marginalised communities. Participation can become a tick-box exercise rather than meaningful involvement in deciding what matters.
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The Green Illusion: who is counting technology’s footprint honestly

Series: Fixing the Tech Footprint | AI differs from earlier platforms as each use needs computation, energy & water, ending near zero marginal cost & driving expansion of data centres & chips. AI & data centres now use several percent of global energy.
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POWERING INEQUALITY: unveiling the true costs of energy access

In 2013, Todd Moss made a startling realisation while reviewing the energy usage of his family’s refrigerator in Washington, DC. The fridge, consuming 459 kWh annually, used more power than the average person in several African countries. Moss created a graphic comparing his fridge’s electricity…
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THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and Targeted

In our relentless pursuit of progress, connectivity, an ever-growing desire for ’15 minutes’ of fame and an unclear notion of security, we find ourselves at a crossroads. How much of our personal data, our liberal freedoms and privacy are we willing to relinquish in exchange…
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DATA DISCRIMINATION: The *isms in the Algorithms

The *Isms in the Algorithms. The promise of a more equitable society always seems just around the corner – right? We are led to believe that leadership opportunities for women will soon be abundant, Black people won’t suffer from discriminatory police practices and “Mohammed” won’t…
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Privacy Paradox

This event addressed critical issues surrounding the erosion of privacy and regulatory frameworks. The debate focused on the following pressing questions: Participants explored the crossroads of activism, citizenship, human rights and health as intersected by technology. The debate aimed to highlight the true toll of…
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