“Gender equality is more than a moral issue; it is a vital economic issue. For the global economy to reach its potential, we need to create conditions in which all women can reach their potential.” — Former IMF Economic Counsellor Maurice Obstfeld, March 23, 2017 (IMF 2017) Women continue to be underrepresented in the STEM […]
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Innovation, Science, Society
The Thresholds of Transformation report was released by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) in July 2022. This report presents the results of a pilot test project on a set of Sustainable Development Performance Indicators (SDPIs) developed by UNRISD. The SDPIs are novel indicators that assess sustainability impacts by comparing them to
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Business, Government, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, THRIVE News
Among the 17 SDGs, we find two that are particularly closely connected. SDG 8 is related to strategies that promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all. When an industry builds resilient infrastructures, promotes sustainability and fosters innovation (SDG 9), it is also helping achieve the objectives of SDG 8. However,
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Business, Innovation, Technology
We live on an abundant planet that is more than capable of powering our lives. Renewable energy sources are plentiful and spread out over the globe, and can help us transition from fossil fuels. Today, renewables are the cheapest source of energy and are undercutting fossil fuels significantly. Of all the renewables – solar, wind
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Energy, Innovation, Technology
Steady progress in renewable energy is opening up new opportunities for the efficient use of energy sources (B. Parida et al., 2011). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is calling for efficient energy conservation to combat global warming and climate change (Guterres, 2022). Alternative “green” energy is on the rise everywhere across the world.
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Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
Mitigating and adapting to climate change are key challenges of the 21st century. At the core of these challenges is the question of energy — more precisely, our overall energy consumption and our dependence on fossil fuels. The best course of action to mitigate the impacts of climate change is a transition away from fossil
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Energy, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
Globalisation, urbanisation, and industrialisation are three important drivers of human civilization into the 21st century (J.H. Lee, et al., 2013). According to the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Cities create an estimated 65% of global energy demand and cause 70% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Building and construction is recognised as a major factor
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Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
Graphene, in new battery tech, provides excellent electrical conductivity compared to Lithium-ion batteries. Better conductivity allows it to charge cells extraordinarily fast, and deliver very high currents. This is especially suitable for automobile batteries and instant device-to-device charging. In this article we look at the applications for graphene in new technologies, and its advantages and
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Energy, Innovation, Science, Technology
Pakistan suffers from food insecurity because of inadequate agricultural productivity, unstable political arrangements, and corruption. Many of the poor lack purchasing power and access to adequate food supplies. However, the country has also been subject to extreme weather and disasters. Since 2013, drought has become a frequent phenomenon and the 2022 floods are the worst
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Government, Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability, Technology
From iced coffee straws to takeout bags, plastic has become a daily necessity. Many fields use plastic, such as aerospace, construction, packing, energy generation, and others. However, of the 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste made, studies have shown that only 9% of this was recycled. This means the other 91% pollutes our landfills
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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability
