the Age of the Mega-Hospital is ending For over a century, healthcare has revolved around big hospitals; massive central hubs where patients with almost every need are treated. That era is starting to wane. Around the world, we are seeing a shift toward tech-enabled, decentralised healthcare. Instead of mega-hospitals handling everything under one roof, healthcare […]
The 21st century faces many challenges, with rapid urbanisation and population growth at the forefront. By 2050, an estimated 68% of the world’s population is expected to reside in urban areas (Tijjani et al., 2025). Cities are struggling to manage these growing populations, often falling behind in planning and infrastructure. Smart cities have emerged as
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Environment, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
The Dirty Secret of Urban Growth Wealthy cities, typically within developed countries, generate enormous amounts of trash compared to their less affluent counterparts. In fact, a World Bank analysis found that waste correlates strongly with income and urbanisation. They report that developed countries (the Global North) produce 34% of solid waste, while developing countries (the
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Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
The False Choice: Why climate Mitigation and Adaptation Are Not Either/Or Climate mitigation and adaptation are often framed as the two dominant pillars of climate response. Mitigation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to slow future climate change. Adaptation seeks to cope with the disruptions that are already occurring. These strategies are interdependent; neither is
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Education, General, Sustainability
The Situation The global recognition of the urgent need to address climate change has shed light on the inadequacy of Australian housing standards and the need to improve the minimum requirements of Australian buildings. Compared to international best practices, Australian homes are falling behind in terms of energy efficiency. By improving building energy efficiency, we
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Energy, Lifestyle, Sustainability
A planet-friendly home is far more than a collection of energy-efficient appliances or well-insulated walls. While the label “climate smart” has become a popular shorthand for homes that cut utility bills and emissions, it often masks a narrow focus on reactive, efficiency-driven tweaks that merely slow environmental harm (Wester, 2022). These measures do not address
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General, Lifestyle, Strategy
A thrivable lifestyle presents a transformative alternative to conventional sustainability approaches, as climate change continues to disrupt ecosystems, economies, and daily life across the globe. Its effects are profound and accelerating on every continent. Unlike sustainability, which focuses on reducing harm, a thrivable lifestyle emphasises regeneration, creativity, and co-flourishing across all life systems. It promotes
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Education, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Within the finance sector, sustainable infrastructure has never been the main focus for financial institutions. The focus is on traditional infrastructure that yields economic or financial gains for many institutions such as banks and investment companies. However, over time the investment and financing in traditional infrastructure has given rise to negative social and environmental impacts.
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Business, Innovation, Sustainability
Introduction to smart lighting for turtle navigation SDG7 is a global issue concerning sustainable, affordable, and clean energy. Science and technology are useful tools for improving energy usage, allowing progress towards this goal. THRIVE Project’s Foundational Focus Factors of science-based targets and a strong emphasis on sustainability and beyond are key. These factors help promote
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Energy, Environment, Science, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Introduction: From Sustainability to Thrivability Adopting a sustainable lifestyle involves making everyday choices that reduce our environmental impact while maintaining or even improving our quality of life. Researchers and United Nations reports highlight several core areas of action – from daily eco-friendly habits and waste reduction to cutting carbon emissions and practising mindful consumption –
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Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
