Chronic hunger has worsened in recent years as a result of the rapid growth of the human population. This is one of the biggest issues we are facing in the world today. Despite considerable progress over the past 20 years, there has been a surge in global hunger. Figures from 2016 show that more than […]
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Health, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
In order to comprehensively understand the issue of poverty and how we alleviate it, we must recognise the role of biodiversity. Marginalised people depend on biodiversity for food security. Because of the need for poverty alleviation, there is a risk that conservation efforts could exclude areas which do not immediately impact human well-being, and by
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Environment, Science, Sustainability
Agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. It leads to deforestation for land conversion and methane emissions from livestock. The importance of sustainable farming becomes more relevant with the growing need for socially and environmentally responsible industrial practices. Three key goals are incorporated into sustainable agriculture; a healthy environment, profitability, and social and
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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability
Materiality assessment is a key component of sustainability reports. A study found that more than 60% of the logistics companies have presented a materiality assessment in their sustainability reports. Companies conduct materiality assessments to identify their material topics. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has introduced a standard (GRI 3) to assist companies in identifying martial topics.
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Environment, Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability
Currently, 4.3 billion people, or 55% of the global population, reside in cities. By 2050, this is expected to increase to 80% (World Economic Forum, 2022). Although people who live in cities typically have a higher quality of life, many developing countries have sizable slums where people are essentially cut off from resources, employment opportunities,
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Environment, Health, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
In an era defined by increasing urbanisation and environmental concerns, pursuing green growth in cities is more important than ever. Today, some 56% of the world’s population lives in cities. This number is expected to grow by 1.5 times by 2045 (World Bank, 2023). Cities are responsible for consuming a staggering 75% of global energy
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Business, Environment, Innovation, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
A comprehensive climate risk management strategy is essential. The effects of human action-driven climate change are eroding the progress made towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Extreme weather events like cyclones, floods and heatwaves are rapidly increasing in rate and severity. At the same time, there are slow-onset events. Defining climate risk management
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Environment, Science, Sustainability
Why is scuba diving on coral reefs significantly treacherous? According to the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, as of late 2000, an estimated 27% of the world’s coral reefs were severely damaged (GCRMN, 2000). Subsequently, the ‘Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020‘ report found that between 2009 and 2018 there was a progressive
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Environment, Science, Society, Sustainability
The outermost layer of the Earth is known as the Earth’s crust, a layer that’s responsible for the majority of life on Earth. It supports the growth of plants, the survival of animals, the structure of our land, and the development of human civilisation. The Earth’s crust is made of four major components known as
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Environment, Science, Sustainability
Amid growing concerns about how the construction industry impacts the environment and contributes to carbon emissions, the THRIVE Project has completed a significant study focussing on how construction materials affect the environment and shape the impact of buildings on nature. Here we explore Building With Purpose – Case Study Insights: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of
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Energy, Environment, Society, Sustainability, THRIVE News
