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WMO faces the future, with action plan on Artificial Intelligence

Stuart Mitchell

A new Joint Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence will inform WMO activities in relation to the development and use of AI intelligence technologies in meteorology and hydrology. It will seek to accelerate integration of AI into the WMO infrastructure and research activities. There is a special focus on incorporating AI in the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WIPPS) – which is the backbone of all forecasting.   WMO will work collaboratively with the public, private and academic sectors in applying AI and machine learning technologies to strengthen the entire…

Mis/Disinformation Survey Highlights Urgent Need for Stronger Alliances while 81% oppose Platforms Dropping Independent Fact-Checkers

Stuart Mitchell

ICCO’s latest Mis/Disinformation Survey, conducted under the Media Information and Education Pledge, has revealed a growing demand among communications professionals for unified action against information pollution. Drawing insights from respondents across +20 countries[1], the survey shows increasing concern and a clear call for collaboration, upskilling and responsible technology use. The research comes at a time when misinformation and disinformation have been named the most significant short-term global risks in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025. Developed under the Media Information and Education Pledge by: International Communications Consultancy Organisation…

Global leaders unite to accelerate cervical cancer elimination efforts

Stuart Mitchell

Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, the private sector and partners today announced significant policy, programmatic, and financial commitments to eliminate one of the most preventable cancers.  At the 2nd Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum, hosted in Bali, Indonesia, on 17-19 June, leaders announced a wave of new investments and policy pledges to expand access to HPV vaccination, screening and treatment – bringing the world closer to making cervical cancer the first cancer to ever be eliminated.   The forum is attended by more than 300 participants, among them are high-level delegates,…

ASA – The Depiction of Older People in Advertising

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: The Depiction of Older People in Advertising. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Our new research has revealed that too many advertisers are behind the times when it comes to ageing. The study, which involved focus groups and a survey of over 4,000 UK adults, found that many older people feel invisible in mainstream advertising, reduced…

Specialist ‘Blue Planet’ Communications Consultancy Set To Make Waves With New Senior Team And Rebrand As ‘Cause And Effect’ Agency

Stuart Mitchell

Mindfully Wired, a specialist, Bristol-based environmental and sustainability communications consultancy, has re-launched with a refreshed ‘cause and effect’ agency proposition and a newly bolstered senior leadership team. Founded by Katrina Ryan just over a decade ago, Mindfully Wired’s roots are in the marine conservation, fisheries and sustainable seafood world. With Ryan at the helm, the agency has established itself as one of the UK’s leading blue planet comms agencies. The team delivers mission-led communications that drive real-world impact across a broad range of issues including promoting traceability in supply chains,…