Global Scans · Design · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] Reducing Calgary's greenhouse gas emissions by investing in clean energy, building more efficient homes and buildings, and shifting to low emission modes of transportation is not just a responsibility - it's an opportunity. https://www.calgary.ca
• [New] In 2024, new projects will consider interoperability as they build, while existing chains will design upgrades that support cross-chain compatibility. Business Upturn
• [New] Yorkshire and Glamorgan are set to join tier 1 from 2027, and they will receive additional funding to help build their pathway, with the ECB also outlining plans to further expand to 12 teams by 2029. The Independent
• [New] Mission Foods Mexico, a subsidiary of Gruma SAB de CV, plans to invest 792 million pesos ($46.5 million) over the next five years to build a new snack plant in Puebla and expand its existing Huejotzingo tortilla, toast and fried food plant. Baking Business
• [New] Maine has determined that PFAS substances will be listed as Hazardous Substances under state law when PFAS substances are designated as Hazardous Substances pursuant to CERCLA. Toxic-Free Future
• [New] A new Public Lands for Homes Plan to help build 250,000 new homes by 2031. Canada Coop
• [New] The University of Maryland in College Park, US has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art chemistry building that will be a hub for quantum chemistry, molecular nanoscience and sustainability research. Chemistry World
• [New] Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader dedicated to building an inclusive and sustainable global commerce ecosystem, announced that it will establish a new Digital Business Centre in Malaysia, with a focus on tapping local tech talent to drive its global businesses. FinExtra
• [New] By acknowledging the evolving threats, adopting a holistic approach, and fostering regional and community resilience, the Asia Pacific can navigate the uncertainties of the future and build a more secure tomorrow. Eurasia Review
• [New] By equipping future generations with the tools for critical thinking, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting opportunities for all, the Asia Pacific can build a more peaceful and secure future for its citizens. Eurasia Review
• [New] Employers and building managers have an obligation under health & safety legislation to ensure the indoor environment is safe and does not pose a risk to the health and well-being of workers and visitors. ACR Journal
• [New] Iran could build a nuclear weapon in short order, but even before a bomb is ready, even before it builds one or buys it from, say, North Korea, it could use nuclear material inside a conventional weapon. CNN
• [New] Ottawa is pledging a $15 billion top - up to the Apartment Construction Loan Program, which says it will build 30,000 new homes across Canada. CBC
• [New] The solicitation for a new architecture for Mars Sample Return will include a range of desired specimens to return to Earth. CNN
• [New] Stronger public sector management remains key to using the financial assistance anticipated under the North Pacific economies' renewed Compacts of Free Association with the United States to upscale productive investments, improve the quality of public services, and build resilience. Asian Development Bank
• [New] Scheduled for completion in 2025, the latest addition to an ExxonMobil facility off the British coast is working to meet Britain's energy needs and build the foundations for lower-carbon fuels in the future with addition of a new hydrogen plant. BizClik Media Ltd.
• [New] Musk plans for multiple Starship launches to take place in 2024, and suggests SpaceX will build an additional six spacecraft by the end of 2024. Space
• [New] Colorado State University faculty will design or reconfigure 11 new interdisciplinary climate and sustainability courses to meet the needs of the next generation of climate change and sustainability experts. Colorado State University
• [New] If technically and economically suitable, Member States would have to deploy solar installations progressively in public and non-residential buildings, depending on their size, and in all new residential buildings by 2030. Linklaters LLP
• [New] $15 billion in additional loans for the Apartment Construction Loan Program to build a minimum of 30,000 new rental apartments, in big cities, small towns, and rural communities alike, will be proposed in Budget 2024. Prime Minister of Canada
• The Security Credential Management System will allow industry to design connected vehicles while following harmonized standards between Canada and the United States, and reduce manufacturing costs. Transport Canada
• There is a plan right now for India to build more pumped hydrogen, 18.8 gigawatts by 2032, out of an identified Indian resource of 106 gigawatts. CleanTechnica

Last updated: 22 April 2024