✈️ International Students in Estonia. Climeworks Led CCS Startups. AI Implementation Challenges in Firms.
Chart of the Day #461 Looks at Share of International Students In Estonia, CCS Startups On the Rise and Barriers To AI Adopt In Business.
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✈️ Flows. Europe had the highest number of international students in Estonia
🍃 Green Skills. Climeworks led CCS startups by funds raised
🤖 Artificial Intelligence. Challenges faced by businesses in implementing AI
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✈️ Europe had the Highest Number of International Students in Estonia
International student enrolment in Estonia was led by Europe and Asia, together accounting for more than 3,000 students. The steady international interest reflects Estonia’s rise in the education field with a high PISA score along with a low illiteracy rate for adults. This is supported by English language programs and strong ICT sectors. Estonian Higher Education Internationalisation Strategy continues to strengthen global partnerships and attract diverse student talent.
🍃 Climeworks Led CCS Startups by Funds Raised
Climeworks leads global carbon capture startups with a valuation of $786M, followed by Svante and Carbon Clean. Together, these firms represent the accelerating investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) as industries seek scalable decarbonization solutions. The rising momentum aligns with global climate discussions ahead of COP30 in Brazil, where carbon removal technologies are expected to feature prominently. The UN’s Carbon Management Challenge further spotlights CCS in future climate policy frameworks.
🤖 Challenges Faced by Businesses in Implementing AI
Nearly 42% of businesses cite difficulty in measuring AI’s business value as the top challenge, followed by infrastructure limitations and a shortage of skilled talent. These barriers highlight the growing gap between AI ambition and execution across industries. As firms adopt automation and data-driven systems and workforce reskilling becomes critical. Global initiatives such as the OECD’s AI Policy Observatory aim to guide nations in building governance and skills frameworks for sustainable AI integration.
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