> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # πŸƒ KBA’s increasingly protected. International students grew in Ontario. Global internet usage reached 70%. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/kbas-increasingly-protected-international-students-grew-in-ontario-global-internet-usage-reached-70/ - Published: 2026-03-04T12:30:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-05T06:20:03.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #554 looks at International students in Ontario, KBA’s protection coverage and global internet access. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello πŸ‘‹** The Federal Government of Nigeria and World Bank [launch](https://www.nigeriastartupact.ng/fg-world-bank-launch-ideas-tvet-skills-initiative-in-ibadan/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) skills initiative. Malaysia plans to make secondary education [compulsory](https://dayakdaily.com/ministry-to-make-secondary-education-mandatory-to-tackle-school-dropouts/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) to reduce school dropout rates. Samsung and Nelson Mandela University [launch](https://news.samsung.com/za/samsung-and-the-nelson-mandela-university-launch-the-samsung-innovation-campus-to-empower-eastern-cape-youth?ref=newsletters.qs.com) innovation campus to train youth in tech skills. ### Today's Topics πŸŽ“ **Higher Education.** International students in Ontario increased by over twofold **πŸƒ Green Skills.** Key biodiversity areas protection coverage exceeded 40% 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** Global internet usage has reached nearly 70% on average Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## πŸŽ“ International students in Ontario increased by over twofold [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-996a0c63-15a2-47f3-93e4-51e4b6d43d07.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHOLL8KZNJTD7RZCW6O?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The number of international students in Ontario has more than doubled over the past decade, reaching over 100K in 2024\. Strong university reputations, English language programmes, and [pathways to work and residency ](https://www.mdsvisa.com/studying-in-canada-the-gateway-to-permanent-residency/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)attract students from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Growth reflects [Ontario’s role as a global education hub](https://mwtconsultancy.com/blog/canada-a-great-destination-for-international-students-to-experience-a-world-class-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=b.-,Canada's%20financial%20and%20economic%20hub,Ontario's%20educational%20system) and highlights the increasing international demand for Canadian higher education. Universities continue to expand infrastructure and services to support this rising student population. ## **πŸƒ** Key biodiversity areas protection coverage exceeded 40% [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-6016c992-5baf-4446-b1e2-f64ef6f2fec0.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHM8ON8OXO3NK7VP47W?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Globally, over 40% of key biodiversity areas (KBAs) are now under protection. These sites are crucial for preserving species, maintaining ecosystem services, and supporting climate resilience. Expanding coverage of KBAs ensures that [vulnerable habitats are safeguarded from development pressures and overexploitation](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-32331-y?ref=newsletters.qs.com), reinforcing global efforts to protect biodiversity for current and future generations. These areas are increasingly safeguarded through [global initiatives and corporate funding](https://www.unepfi.org/themes/ecosystems/governments-adopt-first-global-strategy-to-finance-biodiversity-implications-for-financial-institutions/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Increase%20biodiversity%2Drelated%20international%20financial,or%20profits%20to%20conservation%20efforts.), linking conservation efforts to sustainable business practices. ## 🏭 Global internet usage has reached nearly 70% on average [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-35cf6b9d-0496-4221-88e3-174efe3e7664.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH17QB0STXCMT78PJT2?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global internet usage reached nearly 70% in 2024, reflecting widespread connectivity across regions. Reliable internet access is enabled by real-time[ monitoring through smart manufacturing](https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S1546223424000236?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Regions with higher connectivity can[ adopt smart production technologies ](https://www.iotforall.com/the-adoption-of-smart-technologies-in-manufacturing?ref=newsletters.qs.com)faster and maintain industrial growth, highlighting the critical role of digital infrastructure in modern manufacturing development worldwide. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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