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Stay informed with the latest spotlights of CPI’s work! Explore a curated collection of news articles, media mentions, and blogs highlighting our innovative work to reimagine government, foster public trust, and address complex global challenges.

From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs

(THE ECONOMIC TIMES; 26 June 2026)–Tree planting has always been a popular climate headline. However, a case study on MillionTreesNYC by the Centre for Public Impact sometimes states that a sapling alone can’t fix a problem. Trees can only mature over a period of years to provide the full benefit and require ongoing care to sustain. Urban forests do not solve the issue of cutting emissions, upgrading infrastructure, or tackling entrenched inequities.

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Gov AI approval processes ‘overly complex’, report warns

(THE MANDARIN; 2 June 2026)–A new research report by the Boston Consulting Group, Salesforce and the Centre for Public Impact, for government has found many countries like Australia have AI principles and frameworks in place but limited success translating that to real-world opportunities.

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Unlocking investment for housing through adaptive re-use

(IRISH TECH NEWS; 21 May 2026)–FACE Dublin was delivered by the Centre for Public Impact (CPI) and the TransCap Initiative through a strategic research partnership commissioned by Dublin City Council and supported by the Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office (CARO).

FACE Dublin builds on work undertaken by the council over the last few years to embed circular economy and whole life carbon principles into our work.

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Up to 16,000 homes could be created from above the shop and vacant spaces in Dublin

(THE IRISH TIMES; 14 May 2026)–Up to 40 per cent of Dublin’s housing targets could be met by reusing vacant commercial buildings and flats above shops for homes, according to a report commissioned by Dublin City Council.

Dublin’s climate action targets will not be met if housing and commercial buildings are continually demolished rather than reused, says the report from environmental researchers at the Centre for Public Impact and TransCap Initiative.

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The village still matters but it’s becoming rarer

(MINDEROO FOUNDATION; July 2025)–Activating Civic and Community Participation is a new research initiative to better understand what helps people feel connected to their community.

“This is an opportunity to deeply understand the conditions that enable people to contribute to their communities. By working across disciplines and perspectives, we can generate insights that not only inform philanthropy but also help communities shape their own futures,” said Thea Snow, Director at the Centre for Public Impact.
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Launching the AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe

(GOOGLE; 12 February 2024)–Our AI Opportunity Fund: Europe, in partnership with the Centre for Public Impact, is seeking applications from social enterprises and nonprofits who can help us reach those people most likely to benefit from this training. Selected organisations will receive bespoke and facilitated training on foundational AI in local languages delivered directly to the workers in their communities and cash grants for critical wraparound support.

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Australian government agencies need to relook at complex AI approval process

(ARN; 5 June 2026)–Teams are navigating overly complex approval processes, duplicated reviews and unclear accountability, even for low-risk AI use cases.

This is according to recently released research by the Boston Consulting Group, Salesforce and the Centre for Public Impact, spanning 10 countries including Australia.

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New Global Research Outlines How Governments Can Accelerate AI Implementation

(KBI MEDIA; 1 June 2026)–A new global report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Salesforce, and the Centre for Public Impact highlights a major opportunity to accelerate government AI delivery, while still meeting citizens’ high expectations for trust and safety.

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Up to 16,000 homes could be created from above the shop and vacant spaces in Dublin

(WESTERN PEOPLE; 15 May 2026)–Up to 16,000 homes could be created from empty commercial buildings and above-the-shop spaces in Dublin city, according to a report commissioned by Dublin City Council.

Dublin’s climate action targets will not be met if housing and commercial buildings are continually demolished rather than reused, says the report from environmental researchers at the Centre for Public Impact and TransCap Initiative.

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$20 million to support teens’ digital wellbeing worldwide

(YOUTUBE; 11 March 2026)–To reach teens where they are, we are partnering with Google.org and The Centre for Public Impact to have YouTube creators bring this message to their audiences – using the formats and language teens actually engage with.

We are also bringing this curriculum to life through a global network of expert nonprofits — including Young Futures (U.S.), Plan International (APAC), and the Centre for Public Impact (Europe).

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Cutting letter delivery could isolate Denmark’s most vulnerable

(THE PARLIAMENT; 17 April 2025)–Even small features of everyday life, such as a postbox or interaction with a postal employee, can boost the bond between citizen and society.

“We are seeing trust in government institutions and government services falling. Governments need to rethink how that trust and legitimacy is built in a digital age,” said Nick Thompson, the CEO of the Centre for Public Impact.

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A global framework for building inclusive economies

(BUILT4ALL; 2020)–The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Centre for Public Impact led a collaborative exercise to gather insights from Nobel laureates, heads of international organizations, and some of the world’s leading thinkers across sectors. We asked the experts: What is wrong with the economy? How can we fix it? And we summarized what we heard in Built for All.

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