The Audacious Project

New research harnesses AI and satellite imagery to reveal the expanding footprint of human activity at sea

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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More than 25 percent of transport and energy vessel activity are also missing from public tracking systems.

Key Points: 
  • More than 25 percent of transport and energy vessel activity are also missing from public tracking systems.
  • Using machine learning, they then concluded which of those vessels were likely engaged in fishing activity.
  • Global Fishing Watch is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency of human activity at sea.
  • We believe human activity at sea should be public knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean for the common good of all.

Bezos Earth Fund Announces $22.8 Million for Locally Led Restoration in Africa

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announces $22.8 million to accelerate the restoration of two African landscapes critical for carbon sequestration, biodiversity and human wellbeing: the Greater Rift Valley in Kenya and the Lake Kivu and Rusizi River Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi.

Key Points: 
  • Bezos Earth Fund President and CEO Andrew Steer announced this funding at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • The funding is part of the Earth Fund's $1 billion commitment to landscape restoration globally.
  • "Already, Africa is home to some of our planet's greatest restoration successes, and this funding will support locally led restoration to re-green our beautiful African continent."
  • Barka Fund, an African impact fund and technical assistance provider, to deliver pre and post-investment training and secure private investment in restoration enterprises.

Code for America and State of Illinois Unveil Landmark Partnership to Transform How Families Access Affordable Child Care

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code for America – the leading civic tech nonprofit that works with community leaders and governments to build equitable, accessible digital tools and services – today announced a landmark partnership with the State of Illinois to enable tens of thousands of families in the state to access and pay for child care more easily through the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

Key Points: 
  • "Through this partnership, we will ease the burden on Illinois parents and other caregivers trying to juggle work, school, and child care," said Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America.
  • "By selecting an astute and human-centric partner, we're driving towards seamless access to essential assistance for Illinois families.
  • "This exciting work is one part of a program-wide modernization of child care technology that will streamline CCAP for both families and child care providers.
  • Ultimately, this will expand the supply of child care in Illinois, unlocking critical benefits that enable families to attend school or go to work.

Global Fishing Watch to reveal all human activity at sea with investment through The Audacious Project

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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This must change if we're to restore our ocean's health," said Tony Long, chief executive officer at Global Fishing Watch.

Key Points: 
  • This must change if we're to restore our ocean's health," said Tony Long, chief executive officer at Global Fishing Watch.
  • "The audacious work being done by Global Fishing Watch will transform how we see the ocean and our place in it.
  • "We are excited about the change Global Fishing Watch will catalyze over the coming years with this surge in support."
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    Global Fishing Watch is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency of human activity at sea.

The Audacious Project to Support a New Frontier for CRISPR: Editing Microbiomes to Tackle Climate Change and Chronic Disease

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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“I’m very pleased to see multiple UC entities working collaboratively to develop and deploy new technology for the public good.

Key Points: 
  • “I’m very pleased to see multiple UC entities working collaboratively to develop and deploy new technology for the public good.
  • “The precision tools we’re developing will help us understand how microbiomes work at the fundamental level.
  • They account for the vast majority of life’s diversity and they shape the world in significant but often overlooked ways.
  • “We’re driven by the potential for impact: a single novel technology could create new interventions for both human health and combating climate change.

Code for America Unveils Second Cohort of State Partnerships as Next Phase of Landmark Effort to Transform Nation's Safety Net

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code for America — the leading civic tech nonprofit that works with community leaders and governments to build equitable, accessible digital tools and services — today announced the Safety Net Innovation Lab will work shoulder-to-shoulder with New York, New Mexico, Maryland, and the District of Columbia to reimagine and rebuild the delivery of safety net benefits.

Key Points: 
  • "Code for America works shoulder-to-shoulder with government partners and community organizations with the goal of creating a human-centered safety net," said Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America.
  • We are excited to launch our second cohort with New York, New Mexico, Maryland, and DC as we look to further advance this work."
  • In May 2022, Code for America announced the first cohort of state partners including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Louisiana.
  • Code for America will work with the second cohort to improve outcomes, including:
    District of Columbia: Integrated benefits.

TED Hosts "TEDWomen Presents"-- A New Virtual Event Empowering Women & Girls

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TED—a nonprofit dedicated to discovering and spreading ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility, and catalyze impact—will host the inaugural TEDWomen Presents, a week-long digital experience featuring a mix of live and on-demand programming. Designed by the curators of TED and TEDWomen, TEDWomen Presents will showcase ideas from leading women on change, work, rights, the future and joy. This year's TEDWomen Presents will take place virtually from October 24-28 with new speakers and interactive activations each day.

Key Points: 
  • Designed by the curators of TED and TEDWomen, TEDWomen Presents will showcase ideas from leading women on change, work, rights, the future and joy.
  • For the first time, the virtual format provides the opportunity to expand the TEDWomen program offerings with daily film screenings.
  • Audio versions of TED Talks are published to TED Talks Daily , available on all podcast platforms.
  • TED also has a growing library of original podcasts, including The TED Interview with Steven Johnson, WorkLife with Adam Grant , Am I Normal?

TEDxCapeMay 2022 returns for "Body & Soul"

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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CAPE MAY, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of virtual productions, TEDxCapeMay returns live for its 11th season on October 2, 2022, at Cape May Convention Hall from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Key Points: 
  • CAPE MAY, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of virtual productions, TEDxCapeMay returns live for its 11th season on October 2, 2022, at Cape May Convention Hall from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
  • Launched in 2011, TEDxCapeMay brings the region together to share a TED-like experience.
  • To date, over seven million people have viewed TEDxCapeMay talks.
  • "TEDxCapeMay delivers ideas worth spreading in a place worth visiting," notes organizer Norris Clark .

TEDxWrigleyville Hosts "Rethinking the Hypothesis" From Wrigley Field on August 4th

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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It will address how we treat disorders and diseases such as anxiety and Parkinson's, to traditional educational and parenting pedagogy.

Key Points: 
  • It will address how we treat disorders and diseases such as anxiety and Parkinson's, to traditional educational and parenting pedagogy.
  • Featured speakers and their talks will challenge us to speak out of our dogma and open us up to new possibilities.
  • This independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature performances, and activations streamed to the public for free.
  • "The TEDxWrigleyville team and I are absolutely thrilled to produce this year's ideas worth spreading.

Check In To Curiosity: Marriott Hotels and TED Evolve Partnership with Debut of First-Ever Immersive Guest Rooms, Bookable Around the World

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy's 30 extraordinary hotel brands, furthers its partnership with idea engine TED through its award-winning educational arm TED-Ed, to debut their first-ever immersive experience outside of a TED conference. Aimed at sparking curiosity and enriching the experience of global travelers, the rooms feature interactive, mind-bending activities integrated into the Marriott Hotels guest room design. Recommended for families and friends ages seven and up, reservations for The Curiosity Room by TED can be made now for stays starting July 15 at San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Following the inaugural launch in San Francisco, guests can also book the discovery-based room at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park and London Marriott Hotel County Hall later this summer with stays starting on August 15 and September 15, respectively. Each room experience will be live for three months at each location.

Key Points: 
  • Marriott Hotels has a longstanding, global partnership with TED.
  • Specifically, new TED-Ed content will now be available at hotels with video-based lessons that vary by subject and age.
  • Be inspired by following along with Marriott Hotels on Facebook , @marriott on Twitter ,and @marriotthotels on Instagram as well as via #MarriottxTED.
  • Many of these talks are given at TED conferences, intimate TED Salons and thousands of independently organized TEDx events around the world.