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Sustainable branding: How to shop for environmentally-responsible brands

A total of 81% of people expect brands that they buy from to align with their values. Now, more than ever, companies are expected to be involved in driving social change (IBM, 2020). In particular, they are expected to be involved in fixing environmental issues, such as climate change and plastic pollution, which have become […]

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chemical weapons and sustainable development

Why in time of peace we still harbour weapons of mass destruction?

Despite all our efforts in moving towards a more sustainable and livable future, countries are threatening to develop biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. As a result, it has almost become another battle between these weapons versus sustainable development to contribute to international security and stability. Indeed, the current creation of chemical weapons is after initiating

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A Decade of Sustainable Development: 2020 in Review

Ten years of pain or gain? In the fight for sustainable development, we have seen a decade filled with many surprises: both good and bad. 2020 has come with a lot of lessons and this stirs up a wake-up call to the inhabitants of Planet Earth. What went wrong? What should we stop? How can

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Climate Change, Modelling and Impacts

What do the terms ‘climate change’, ‘climate modelling’, ‘climate impacts’, mean? Let’s read on to find out. Understanding climate and Climate Change First, what is climate? “Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, month-to-month or even year-to-year. So, climate refers to a region’s weather patterns

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Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution the Sustainable Revolution we’ve been waiting for?

Throughout history, we have seen the development of new technologies that have enhanced the manufacturing industry by making labour more productive and efficient. The most dynamic time of technological advancements began during the late 18th Century, which saw a drastic increase in economic growth and standards of living (Lucas, 2004). This period is often regarded

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