The Maldives is one of the lowest lying countries in the world and is threatened by sea level rise and other climate change impacts. It was the first country to sign the Kyoto protocol in 1997 and is closely following the current climate negotiations.

Maldives is trying to leverage its advantages [tourism] to woo IT industry in India. Maldives Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Mahmood Shaugee was recently in Bangalore and shared his love for Bangalore. Watch out!

Michigan Technological University and IBM have partnered to create curricula designed to provide students with the technical and business skills needed for the next generation of IT. Watch out!