Sustainable Development

Introduction Starting a small business is a courageous endeavour that requires dedication, perseverance, and strategic planning. While the journey may be challenging, it is also filled with opportunities for growth and success. In this article, we will explore six key factors that can contribute to the development and success of a…

Can sufficiency help redesign the fashion system for the better? The French word for SUFFICIENCY is ‘sobriété’. This concept of ‘sobriété’ gained momentum in France at the beginning of winter 2022. It was brought about as a strategy to mitigate the national energy demand, in preparation for potential energy shortages resulting from the EU ban on Russian oil. The concept…

How can System Mapping help to understand a complex issue? Together with UNDP Peru, we developed a participatory System Map to understand, discuss and improve deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon. — Almost 60% of Peru`s national territory is part of the Amazon. The Peruvian forest is home to a huge diversity of plants and birds, provides livelihoods to indigenous communities and is an important balance for the local climate. …

The company’s mission is to support global reforestation and make a positive impact on the environment. ESTONIA, May 23, 2023/ Carbify is pleased to announce it is transforming the carbon offset landscape with its ground-breaking alternative to traditional carbon credits. Focused on reforestation, this disruptive approach, backed by the certified…

The problem with mistaking Westernization for development — I recently completed a course titled Glocal Justice & Peacebuilding organized by the UNESCO-APCEIU GCED online campus. The course was a deep-dive into how we can work towards and achieve social justice for various social strata like The rural poor Women Indigenous peoples. It was a grueling course that entailed…

In our ever-evolving urban landscapes, the importance of incorporating forests within our cities cannot be overstated. As we strive for sustainable and happy lives, the integration of more forests within urban environments has emerged as a vital solution. Forests provide a myriad of benefits, ranging from mitigating climate change and…

Travel has the potential to create a positive impact on both travellers and the destinations they visit. As I experienced recently on travels within Europe, Community-centred travel, also known as sustainable or responsible travel, has the power to create travel experiences that benefit and empower local communities. …

Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris, to decrease temperatures while improving quality of life. When the historic cities of Europe were built hundreds of years ago, there were open green spaces all around them. …

By Thomas Kräuter, Chief Technology Officer — Artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool to drive business growth. In the hands of experts, it can enhance the wellbeing of people and the planet. In fact, research shows that by 2030, AI for environmental applications could reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions by 4%, and contribute $5.2 …