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Sustainable cities and communities


Advanced Sustainable Design program at the University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh offers a forward-thinking programme in Advanced Sustainable Design, equipping students with the knowledge, skill

Editorial Team SDG11
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Calatrava's elegant sustainability
Santiago Calatrava, a visionary architect renowned for his distinctive blend of art, engineering, and architecture, has significantly transf

Editorial Team SDG11
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Concepts for marine habitats
The potential of creating habitable spaces on the ocean offers an intriguing glimpse into a future where humans could expand their living en

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Aug 5, 20243 min read


Exploring sustainable forestry and bioenergy practices: Lessons from IUFRO World Congress
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Congress, recently held in Stockholm, dedicated a full day to immersive exc

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Jul 16, 20242 min read


Sustainable cities in the Caribbean: Green Technology Initiative
Sustainable Innovation Initiatives, a non-profit organization, is making strides towards creating ecologically regenerative and sustainable

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Jul 13, 20242 min read


Women farmers: Seeds of change for sustainable communities
In a small yet profoundly impactful movement, women farmers in South Korea have risen to become key players in the nation’s agricultural lan

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Jul 8, 20243 min read


Earthworm: Transforming raw material value chains
Earthworm Foundation is a non-profit organisation built on values and driven by the desire to positively impact the relationship between peo

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Jul 3, 20242 min read


Celebrating World Bicycle Day: The importance of bicycles in modern society
June 3rd marks World Bicycle Day, an annual celebration designated by the United Nations to acknowledge the myriad benefits of bicycles in f

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Jun 3, 20243 min read


International Day of Zero Waste
The global society is facing a pressing issue: every year, humanity generates 2.24 billion tons of municipal solid waste, of which only a sm

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Apr 5, 20241 min read


Unlocking history with AI
The Vesuvius Challenge, initiated in March 2023 by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman, aimed to leverage artificial

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Feb 20, 20242 min read


Pet detective bringing families together
Erica Hart, 44, stands out as a pet detective with a distinctive method of reuniting lost pets with their owners.

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Feb 16, 20241 min read


Archaeological puzzle: dodecahedrons
Archaeologists and historians across Europe, together with the Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group, are researching and studying the

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Jan 30, 20241 min read


Moud construction
Сlay, sand, straw, and waterIn - in the heart of India, a unique initiative is reshaping the landscape of construction, quite literally

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Jan 16, 20241 min read


Getting home: Community First! Village
Community First! Village expands with 2,000 new tiny homes, offering hope and housing to Austin’s chronically homeless through community living.

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Jan 14, 20241 min read


Brothers initiative for social change
Household trash often ends up in landfills or incineration plants, contributing to environmental degradation.

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Jan 13, 20242 min read


Electric air taxis: a new era in urban mobility takes off
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled plans to utilize electric air taxis for passenger transport to airports

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Nov 25, 20232 min read


Redefining community development: Tiny homes, big impact
In the heart of Fredericton, New Brunswick, 12 Neighbours, led by entrepreneur Marcel LeBren, is reshaping community development with a ..

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Nov 23, 20232 min read


NYC's the drivers cooperative: transforming ride-hailing with 'Co-Op Ride' App
The Drivers Cooperative, New York City's largest driver-owned ride-hailing platform, is transforming the ride-hailing industry

Editorial Team SDG11
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Smart cities as havens for everyone
Imagine a world where cities are not just places to live, but smart, sustainable, and safe havens for everyone. The Smart Cities Council is

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Aug 30, 20231 min read


Restaurant operating without waste
Silo London restaurant zero-waste

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Jul 18, 20231 min read


Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development
Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development

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Jul 8, 20232 min read


Health alliance: a sustainable model for a vibrant music scene
Austin's music scene thrives with the support of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)

Editorial Team SDG3
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Reimagines city-building: transforming old tyres into innovative green rooftops
Ceyes, a Dutch tyre recycling consultancy, is leading the way in sustainable city-building by repurposing end-of-life tyres and waste...

Editorial Team SDG11
Jun 19, 20233 min read


The city shines because of the Cleanliness Sisters
Ambikapur, a city in Chhattisgarh, has gained national and international recognition for its successful decentralised waste management...

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Jun 9, 20233 min read
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