Sustainability

Design and Longevity: Enhancing Circular Economy Practices Through Systems Thinking

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Designing for longevity in the circular economy requires innovative approaches through systems thinking. This article explores how this approach supports sustainability by reducing waste and keeping resources in use. It highlights systems thinking as a key approach, encouraging adaptable, repairable, and emotionally durable products. The Intersection of Systems Thinking and the Circular Economy In our […]

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Business, Innovation, Society, Sustainability

Higher education’s role in building peace and justice

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Introduction One essential element required to build a prosperous future for all is peace. Higher education’s role in peace and justice is pivotal, as it drives societal change and serves as an important tool to promote peace, justice, and sustainability on a global scale. In particular, higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to shape the

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Education, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability

Bridging Business and Nature in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

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Biodiversity loss is one of the most pressing global issues of climate change we face, resulting primarily from human activities. From deforestation to habitat destruction, our actions are pushing many species to the brink of extinction. Companies worldwide often contribute to environmental degradation through their harmful business practices, yet they also have the power to

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Business, Environment, Sustainability
Hydropower's impact on waterways

Hydropower’s Impact on Waterways: A Sustainable Challenge

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Introduction Hydropower is a key renewable energy source, providing reliable electricity with low carbon emissions. However, hydropower’s impact on waterways is significant, altering natural river systems, and affecting ecosystems, sediment flow, and water quality. Balancing the benefits of clean energy with the need to protect vital waterways is crucial. By adopting a thrivable approach, we

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Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Technology
Sustainable homes, Earthships in Mexico

Earthships: A Sustainable Home for climate change

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If you had a chance to build a house totally on your own, without any traditional construction plan, would you do it and build a sustainable home? Fighting climate change is not easy and attempts to engineer a safe self-sufficient habitat is not new. One is reminded of the lessons from the Biosphere II endeavour.

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Environment, Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability
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September 2024 THRIVE Webinar Highlights Featuring: Dr. Nicole Garofano, Dwakadas Suresh, and Sathish Moses

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The THRIVE project is incredibly grateful to Dr. Nicole Garofano, Dwakadas Suresh, and Sathish Moses for their captivating and inspirational presentations during the September 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. With their extensive knowledge, our presenters captivated us by highlighting the significance and value of circular-cities,

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Society, Sustainability, THRIVE News
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Economic Practices in Community Renewable Energy Projects

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Community renewable energy projects, often referred as Community Energy, are a great way to attain sustainability. It not only reduces energy use from conventional sources, but results in overall increased economic activities. It’s worthwhile to understand how such initiatives bring stability and reliability to power supply, reduced energy bills for consumers, financial independence to community

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Energy, Environment, Society, Sustainability
Ocean Health

Why is ocean health important for human well-being?

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The ocean is our planet’s largest ecosystem. It covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and contains about 97% of the Earth’s water (IPCC, 2019). Almost 2.4 billion people live within 100 km of the ocean globally and interact directly with it regularly (United Nations Ocean Conference). Unfortunately, our global ocean faces numerous pressures that affect

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Science, Sustainability
Our oceans are under serious threat from human waste and debris killing marine life.

Warning: Trashing the Ocean is Killing Marine Life

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The entanglement and ingestion of plastic is killing marine life at an alarming rate. Thousands of seabirds, sea turtles, seals, and other marine mammals die from this each year. Endangered wildlife like Hawaiian Monk Seals and Pacific Loggerhead Sea Turtles are among nearly 700 species that swallow or get caught in plastic waste. On top

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Environment, Health, Sustainability
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July 2024 THRIVE Webinar Highlights Featuring: Nina Gbor and Sanjana Swaroop

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The THRIVE project is incredibly grateful to Nina Gbor and Sanjana Swaroop for their captivating presentations during the July 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG-9): Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure & Sustainable Living. With their extensive knowledge, our presenters captivated us by highlighting the critical issues surrounding the textile industry

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Sustainability, THRIVE News
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