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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

Editorial Team SDG11
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Restaurant operating without waste
Silo London restaurant zero-waste

Editorial Team SDG11
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

Editorial Team SDG11
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...

Editorial Team SDG11
Jun 9, 20233 min read


Homelessness prevention program keeps families in their homes
Path Home, a non-profit organization based in Portland, has been providing emergency shelter and meals to families experiencing...

Editorial Team SDG1
May 20, 20233 min read


Terrace culture to combat loneliness, and build a more connected and inclusive society
As people increasingly report feeling isolated and disconnected from their communities, some Americans are looking to revive front porch...

Editorial Team SDG11
May 16, 20233 min read


Designing for mental health: How trauma-informed buildings are promoting healing in communities
Generous windows that line walls of this new apartment building in Aurora, Colorado, do more than just flood its hallways and bedrooms in su

Daria Bilan
May 2, 20234 min read


Urban farm tackles income inequality with pay-what-you-can model
Income inequality is a problem that can be seen everywhere, including in urban areas. In Washington D.C, one farm aims to help bridge...

Editorial Team SDG11
Apr 28, 20232 min read


Charity organization buys land to rewild it
Nature charity Heal, which was launched during the pandemic, has purchased a 460-acre site near Bruton in Somerset to restore it to its...

Editorial Team SDG11
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Education towards sustainable cities
In the heart of Paris, a social project named "La REcyclerie" is making a difference in the community through its sustainable practices...

Editorial Team SDG11
Apr 11, 20232 min read


From old to new: Company reuses material for new construction
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, companies are finding new and innovative ways to reduce their impact on the planet....

Editorial Team SDG11
Apr 7, 20232 min read


Bikes made out of bamboo to support the sustainable transportation
Sustainable infrastructure is critical to the economic and social development of Africa. With the rise of climate change and the...

Editorial Team SDG11
Apr 2, 20232 min read


Families come together for sustainable agricultural production
Resilientes is a project that seeks to reinforce the capabilities of small agricultural producers in vulnerable regions to face the...

Editorial Team SDG7
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Wildlife bridges for safe passage
Three wildlife bridges, designed to ensure safe passage for bighorn sheep and other animals, have been added to the plans for a...

Editorial Team SDG11
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Tiny forests are shooting up all over the world
On a November morning, Deema Assaf enters a tiny forest in eastern Amman. Like a foreign body, it nestles in the concrete desert of the...

Editorial Team SDG11
Mar 12, 20235 min read


The global society comes together to recycle
Santiago de Chile - The town of La Pintana is an example of a sustainable community that seeks to achieve the Sustainable Development...

Editorial Team SDG11
Mar 10, 20233 min read


Asphalt alternative revolutionizes sustainable road construction
The ConsejerÃa de Fomento, Infraestructuras y Ordenación del Territorio (Regional Ministry of Development, Infrastructures and...

Editorial Team SDG9
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Creating water from the air
Given that 1.1 billion people lack access to water and 2.7 billion face water scarcity for at least one month each year, drinking water...

Editorial Team SDG6
Mar 6, 20232 min read
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