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
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 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
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 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
Urban slums are called different things in different places. Favelas in Brazil, townships in South Africa, villa miser in Argentina. There is a sensitivity around the use of the word and its place in politically correct and socially reformative language. But whatever we choose to call these communities, we need to address the suffering of
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Government, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Voluntourism is becoming one of the trendiest ways to travel and provide help in low socio-economic areas. It has become a rite of passage for many gap year students, with 1.6 million people volunteering overseas each year (Save The Children, 2017). Recently, many have criticised voluntourism, claiming it often does more harm than good. Although
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Government, Society, Sustainability
Some parts of Africa are still trying to terminate certain negative practices and the brooding of conflict diamonds is one of them…
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Business, Environment, Government, Science
