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Making Your Home Planet-Friendly Rather Than Climate Smart

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A planet-friendly home is far more than a collection of energy-efficient appliances or well-insulated walls. While the label “climate smart” has become a popular shorthand for homes that cut utility bills and emissions, it often masks a narrow focus on reactive, efficiency-driven tweaks that merely slow environmental harm (Wester, 2022). These measures do not address […]

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General, Lifestyle, Strategy
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How Small-Scale Fisheries Combat Hunger and Poverty in Island States

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Small islands face a unique set of challenges, from limited arable land and high reliance on food imports to climate change issues. In these conditions, small-scale fisheries are more than just an economic sector. They are pivotal for providing essential food security and nutrition, supporting local livelihoods, and holding deep cultural significance. They represent the

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Environment, Health, Human Rights, Society
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Hunger and Malnutrition: Two Sides of the Same Coin

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Hunger and malnutrition remain persistent global challenges, affecting hundreds of millions of people. The United Nations has warned that the world is “dangerously off course” in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition (Global Network Against Food Crises, 2025). Despite decades of progress, in 2024, nearly 8.2% (673 million) of people globally experienced hunger (Food and

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Government, Health, Human Rights

Innovating Sanitation Infrastructure for Thrivable Living

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Innovating sanitation infrastructure is essential for creating sustainable living environments (Govindaswamy & Rangappa, 2023). Modern systems go beyond mere waste disposal; they help conserve water, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect public health (WHO, n.d.). By integrating new technologies such as water recycling, renewable energy, and decentralised treatment, we can build resilient solutions that serve

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Environment, Innovation, Society, Sustainability
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Decentralised Healthcare: Hospitals Are Shrinking, And That Might Be Good for Your Health

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the Age of the Mega-Hospital is ending For over a century, healthcare has revolved around big hospitals; massive central hubs where patients with almost every need are treated. That era is starting to wane. Around the world, we are seeing a shift toward tech-enabled, decentralised healthcare. Instead of mega-hospitals handling everything under one roof, healthcare

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Coronavirus, Health, Sustainability

Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park

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The Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has officially published the zoning scheme for the Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park. Located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the state government and Bardi and Jawi traditional owners jointly manage the park. This significant milestone is the culmination of years of planning. It

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THRIVE News
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Smart Cities in Brazil vs. UAE: A Global Look at Urban Innovation

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The 21st century faces many challenges, with rapid urbanisation and population growth at the forefront. By 2050, an estimated 68% of the world’s population is expected to reside in urban areas (Tijjani et al., 2025). Cities are struggling to manage these growing populations, often falling behind in planning and infrastructure. Smart cities have emerged as

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Environment, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
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September 2025 Thrivability Matters Webinar Highlights Featuring Prof. Jayant Mahajan, Tahreem Shah, and Hafiz Khan

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THRIVE Project is incredibly grateful to Prof. Jayant Mahajan, Tahreem Shah, and Hafiz Khan for their inspirational presentations during the September 2025 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on THRIVE Project’s September theme – Globalisation: Smart Communities. Our presenters captivated us as they shared their extensive knowledge regarding this theme, as they discussed how our

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THRIVE News
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Not a One-Off: Real Stories Behind the World’s Most Damaging Healthcare Supply Chain Failures

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The Healthcare Supply Chain You didn’t know you Needed Most of us don’t think about how medicines, masks, or IV fluids get to hospitals. We assume that when we need a drug or a vaccine, it will be on the shelf. The truth is there’s a vast, complex healthcare supply chain behind every medical product.

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Business, Coronavirus, Health
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How Wealthy Cities Export Waste to the Global South: The Hidden Cost of Urbanisation

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The Dirty Secret of Urban Growth Wealthy cities, typically within developed countries, generate enormous amounts of trash compared to their less affluent counterparts. In fact, a World Bank analysis found that waste correlates strongly with income and urbanisation. They report that developed countries (the Global North) produce 34% of solid waste, while developing countries (the

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Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
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Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Why We Need Both

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The False Choice: Why climate Mitigation and Adaptation Are Not Either/Or Climate mitigation and adaptation are often framed as the two dominant pillars of climate response. Mitigation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to slow future climate change. Adaptation seeks to cope with the disruptions that are already occurring. These strategies are interdependent; neither is

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Education, General, Sustainability
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