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Passive building - Phius mission
In the ever-evolving quest to mitigate the impacts of climate change, the built environment stands as a critical frontier.

Editorial Team SDG11
Sep 6, 20243 min read


Balancing tourism and environmental sustainability
On the Thai island of Koh Samui, the bustling beachfront is a hive of activity. Vendors set up tables laden with souvenirs and sunglasses, w

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Aug 23, 20243 min read


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

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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

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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
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