As we celebrate Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” we must confront the paradox of ICT. Although technology helps us lead more efficient and productive lives, it is also accelerating the decline of the planet. We discuss key current challenges and offer some practices that individuals and organisations can adopt.
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According to GlobeNewswire, the global AI market is projected to grow from USD 273.6 billion in 2023 to USD 5.26 trillion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.84%. However, what is the environmental price for such growth? And how can the Caribbean region, as users of AI, contribute to decreasing its environmental footprint?
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World-renowned for sun, sea and surf, and a haven for the rich and famous, the Caribbean countries are also grappling with millions of tonnes of electronic (e-)waste produced annually, with limited infrastructure and resources to properly address the issue. In anticipation of Earth Day, which is celebrated on 22 April, we highlight the challenges and some of the national and regional efforts to mitigate the risks.
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The term ‘circular economy’ is not often mentioned in the ICT and technology space, though every sector is being charged with becoming greener and adopting more environmentally sustainable practices. However, consumers also have a role to play and could drive efforts towards a more sustainable future.
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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 25 July to Sunday 31 July 2022.
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