Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] As global trade becomes ever more intricate, partnerships that prioritize innovation and customer fulfilment will play a critical role in shaping the future of logistics, ensuring that businesses can thrive in an increasingly complex world. CSIMarket.com
• [New] With increased investment and strategic partnerships, Botswana has the potential to become a regional powerhouse in tennis. Botswana
• [New] The Kremlin's failure to reinforce the Bashar al Assad regime damages the global perception of Russia as an effective partner, which could undermine the Kremlin's partnerships with African autocrats and its economic, military, and political influence in Africa. Critical Threats
• [New] The partnership with NVIDIA for advanced AI capabilities could lead to breakthrough technologies that revolutionize various aspects of energy exploration and production. investing.com
• [New] OpenAI's partnerships with companies like Microsoft allow for seamless integration of AI capabilities into platforms such as Bing, increasing the potential for disruption to Google's traditional search model. Forbes
• [New] Partnership Opportunities: Success in liquid biopsies could open doors to new partnerships with pharmaceutical companies for companion diagnostics or clinical trials, further expanding SOPHiA GENETICS's revenue potential. investing.com
• [New] Northern Endurance Partnership has announced financial close on the first carbon capture and storage project in the UK and will proceed to the execution stage. Hydrocarbon Engineering
• [New] A new partnership between the Bupa Foundation NACCHO will see over 500 of its health workers receive diabetes prevention training to support improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health New
• [New] Caucino stresses that foreign partnerships, particularly with countries like India, will play a critical role in helping Argentina achieve its economic goals. The Sunday Guardian Live
• [New] Asia House expects the Middle East Pivot to Asia to accelerate over the next decade which will be reflected in higher trade volumes and new commercial partnerships. Asia House
• [New] 88% of CMOs agree it is more important than ever for brands to be part of culture, Dentsu Creative's research shows, and 77% agree that brands today will be built in partnership between brands, creators and platforms. Little Black Book
• In another effort to take maximum advantage of the energy saving potential of smart devices, in November of 2024, Texas power company NRG announced a partnership with VPP company Renew Home to deploy smart thermostats to hundreds of thousands of customers. New Atlas
• The UK is expanding its international outreach with a new AI safety partnership with Singapore, which will enhance research and development of global AI standards. REG Technologies
• Russia's failure to reinforce the Assad regime damages the global perception of Russia as an effective partner, which could politically undermine the Kremlin's partnerships with African autocrats and its economic, military, and political influence in Africa. Institute for the Study of War
• To mitigate risks, Chinese firms are diversifying their supply chains, seeking partnerships with non-US chip manufacturers in regions such as Europe, South Korea, and Taiwan. THINK TANK JOURNAL
• Assad's collapse would damage the global perception of Russia as an effective partner and protector, potentially threatening Russia's partnerships with African autocrats and its resulting economic, military, and political influence in Africa. Critical Threats
• International collaboration: GSOCs will play a key role in fostering global partnerships, allowing nations to pool resources, share intelligence, and build collective defence strategies. Help Net Security
• Through the strong partnership between the Government and Connected Places Catapult, the AI in Transport Competition is encouraging and supporting creative ideas that will help shape the future of transport and ensure the UK remains a leader in innovation. RailBusinessDaily
• Sustainable Growth of B2C E-Commerce in Africa As we look ahead, B2C e-commerce in Africa will remain a fast-growing sector that is driven by the development of payment technology and strategic business partnerships. The Freedonia Group, Inc.
• Barclays Eagle Labs, with UK Government funding, has announced the launch of Season Three of the Ecosystem Partnership Programme (EPP), offering a significant funding opportunity to organizations supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems. FinTech Wales
• The partnership with the EIB will help EU businesses and innovators to reap the benefits of innovative net-zero technologies and create the jobs of tomorrow. European Investment Bank
• Investment in steel supply chains: A public-private partnership should drive investment into steel supply chains, which will attract inward investment, create jobs, drive economic growth, and ensure the UK develops resilient supply chains in the face of uncertain geopolitics. UK Steel
• The £1 billion agreement, which is set to last until the end of AMP10 in 2040, will see a partnership with Anglian Water across its entire investment programme to drive frontier delivery for its customers and the environment. Anglian Water Services

Last updated: 30 December 2024