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In this issue, we explore several of the challenges and opportunities that are emerging from today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. During Covid-19, the global food system was stretched to its limit.
In recent years, artificial intelligence has increasingly filled the roles that were, in many cases, once occupied by humans. But in removing the costs associated with people, have we also introduced a new fragility, with potentially severe consequences? Huw Morris investigates.
Another global network vital to modern life is telecommunications. In our work, we often highlight the importance of partnership and collaboration in building resilience across complex supply chains – but how does this work in the highly competitive world of telecoms? Jana Kovandzic Pataky explains how one sector is achieving collaboration beyond competition.
For many people living in urban areas, parks and green spaces provide not only environmental and associated health benefits but also significant cultural and heritage value. But parkland is under increasing threat from climate change as well as developers and urban sprawl. So how can these much-loved spaces be made resilient in the face of a rapidly changing climate? Pedro Flores, head of sustainability at the UK’s The Royal Parks, speaks to Transform about how these incomparable landscapes can be made fit for future generations.
We do hope that you enjoy this edition, along with the many other exclusive articles that are featured online. As always, we welcome your thoughts and comments – many of the articles we share are inspired by your suggestions.
Sarah Mukherjee MBE is the CEO of ISEP. Previously Sarah was the BBC’s Environment correspondent, presenting on national and international BBC radio and television, winning awards across the world. After leaving the corporation, she held leadership roles in various sectors including utilities and agriculture. Sarah was a panel member for the National Parks Review and the Glover Review and also sat on the National Food Strategy Advisory Panel. She is co-chair of the Natural England Landscape Advisory Panel as well as Non-executive Director on the Board of the Environment Agency. In 2021 Sarah was awarded an MBE for her services to agriculture and farmer well-being. Since joining ISEP Sarah has been instrumental in implementing a Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI) strategy. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys martial arts, has been a 'Campaign for Real Ale' judge, as well as a rugby reporter.
