Category Critical & Emerging Technologies

Future Climate-Smart and Sustainable Cities: The Role of Green ICT, Synthetic Biology, and Emerging Technologies

Cities are powerful engines of economic growth, yet they face significant challenges due to mass urbanization, aging populations, and the climate crisis—all of which are accelerating. More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities, and it is…

Catastrophic Wildfire Threat: The Need for Advanced Prevention, Detection, and Suppression Technologies

Wildfires are becoming a growing concern worldwide, with devastating consequences for ecosystems, human lives, and economies. The increasing frequency and intensity of these fires are linked to climate change, urban expansion, and mismanaged forests. To mitigate the catastrophic threat posed…