Join Lim May-Ann, Director of Multilateral Relations, Data Policy, and Partnerships at Access Partnership and special guest Chris Locke, EVP at Internet Society and Managing Director of the Internet Society Foundation, for an insightful discussion on what it takes to build a secure and open internet. Chris shares his perspective on the critical challenges facing global internet connectivity today, including the importance of end-to-end encryption, community-driven cybersecurity training, and why connecting the “last billion” requires more than just infrastructure. This conversation also dives into practical advice for writing impactful grant applications and highlights the Internet Society Foundation’s role in supporting local and global efforts toward a safer, more resilient online world.

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Podcast guest: Professor LEE Poh Seng, Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute, NUS.

In this episode, Dr. Lee Poh Seng, head of Singapore’s Energy Studies Institute, speaks about data centres and effective energy policy. Taking Singapore as a case-study, he underscores the importance of green energy imports, innovative green energy solutions like modular nuclear reactors and ambitious projects like importing solar energy from Australia, and investing in efficient cooling technologies.

Dr. Lee provides clear policy guidelines for governments to incentivize the adoption of efficient cooling technologies. He also charts the various types of skilled labour required to support a thriving data centre ecosystem, and recommendations for both policymakers and data centre operators to meet their sustainability needs.

Further reading:

• Access Partnership’s report on green data centres and the economic value of data centres: Green data centres: Singapore’s sustainable data centre opportunity
• Access Partnership’s report on global data centre policy and sustainability: Global Data Centres Policy and Sustainability Report
• Singapore’s green data centre roadmap: Green DC Roadmap | IMDA

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In this episode of the Access Partnership podcast, Meghan Chilappa, Policy Counsel, and Matthew Sharp, Senior Manager at Access Partnership, reflect on key insights from a recent roundtable discussion on International AI Governance: Best Practices and Future Challenges, held in Brussels.

This invitation-only event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and global organizations to discuss pressing themes, including AI regulation, responsible AI, and the challenges businesses face navigating a rapidly evolving policy landscape. Meghan and Matthew also explore how Trump’s reelection and the outcomes of the U.S. elections may shape future AI governance, alongside insights into cross-sector collaboration and global best practices.

What’s next for international AI governance, and how can businesses stay ahead in this complex policy environment? Tune in for expert perspectives and practical advice.

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