Sustainable Development Goals - Heather Savory - Data Capability, UK
Offered By: Alan Turing Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the sustainable development goals and data capabilities in this 21-minute conference talk by Heather Savory, Deputy National Statistician and Director General of Data Capability at the UK Office for National Statistics. Gain insights into the coordination, implementation, and reporting of sustainable development goals, as well as the importance of international collaboration. Learn about Savory's extensive experience in technology, consulting, and government sectors, and how it informs her approach to data-driven sustainable development. Discover the role of data capability in achieving global sustainability objectives and the significance of initiatives like the Stanford Women in Data Science conference in promoting diversity in the field. Understand the connections between data science, machine learning, and sustainable development, and how organizations like G-Research and Microsoft contribute to advancing these areas.
Syllabus
Introduction
History
Coordination
Goals
Indicators
Reporting
Collaborating internationally
Taught by
Alan Turing Institute
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