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Poverty and COVID-19: Pandemic within a pandemic.

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COVID-19 became officially a pandemic on the 11th of March 2020. Nobody then could have guessed its long-term socio-economic impacts. Like all global disasters, the pandemic hurt low income and vulnerable communities the most. Let’s explore the link between poverty and the pandemic. Globally, the virus has been deadlier and more transmissible among low-income communities. […]

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Coronavirus, Government, Health, Society, Strategy

Diagnosing Unequal Development: Why is it Happening?

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Unequal development persists in much of the developing world, with over one billion people living in extreme poverty. (United Nations, 2013). The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has set a goal- to leave no one behind. However, can we make this a reality? To put this in perspective, the United Nations found that “the average income of people

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Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Science, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
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SDG1 & SDG2: October 2021 Webinar Highlights with Mariam Awlia

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The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Mariam Awlia for giving a guest presentation at our October Thrivability Matters webinar. The theme of this webinar was United Nations SDG1 & SDG2: No Poverty & Zero Hunger. About our speaker Doctor Mariam Awlia is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Plant Science at

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Celebrating the International Day for Rural Women

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The International Day of Rural Women is an annual celebration held on October 15th. Rural women play a major role in our lives. For example, they make up almost half of the agriculture labour force in developing countries. They play many roles in society, ensuring agricultural development, food security, and reducing rural poverty. In developing nations,

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Lifestyle, Society
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Sustainable Menstrual Cups: How Periods Can End Poverty

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From solar farms and electric vehicles to everyday items, sustainable green innovations are everywhere. Some of our biggest needs have come a long way, including sustainable sources of food and renewable energy. Yet when it comes to menstrual products, disposable pads and tampons can be costly for the user and the environment. Fortunately, reusable alternatives

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Environment, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
Many people in poverty work long hours for little pay.

How to Help People in Poverty: The Power of Politics

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Many people across the globe struggle in poverty, unable to support themselves and their families. Being unable to afford essentials such as food and shelter often causes a wide range of problems. For instance, without enough quality food, people are often beset by malnutrition and health issues. Children may suffer from stunted development, causing health

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Government, Society, Sustainability

Remote Sensing: A Smarter Way for Sustainable Agriculture

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The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are playing larger roles in smart farming systems. Smart agriculture uses remote sensing technology to track and predict crop productivity, environmental conditions, and allow for smart machinery control. These improvements can significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector.Unfortunately, 8.9 per cent of the

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Vertical Farming: The Urban Plant Factories

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Vertical farming involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers under controlled conditions. These farms usually grow crops without soil or light. Vertical farms are also known as plant factories. At present, over 50% of the population live in urban areas worldwide. It is predicted that by 2045 the global urban population will increase by 1.5

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Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
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