Water remains a fundamental part of all aspects of life. Water sanitation in developing countries is imperative to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing health and prosperity for life on this planet. Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for every man, woman and child is considered a human right. The UNICEF and […]
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Environment, Human Rights, Science
What is ‘Caring for Country’? In Australia, indigenous custodians have managed the land for at least 65 000 years. First Nations people are the oldest living culture in our world. Long before colonisation, they practiced Indigenous Land Management (ILM). Indigenous custodians developed and honed various land management practices known as caring for country. The result
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Environment, Innovation, Society, Sustainability
Environmental Pollution is Still a Problem The earth is undergoing a lot of changes primarily due to human activity. Global development continues to negatively impact the environment at many scales (Rhind, 2009). The consequences of human activity are wide-ranging and far-reaching, including deforestation, desertification, biodiversity loss, environmental pollution, land degradation, global warming and climate change,
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Environment, Health, Science, Sustainability
The THRIVE project would like to extend our warm gratitude to Sunil Murlidhar Shastri and Morris Fedeli for being guest presenters at our August Thrivability Matters webinar. This month’s theme focuses on the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, SDG14 & SDG15 (Life Below Water & Life on Land). About our speakers Sunil Murlidhar Shastri is
The relationship between the effects of biodiversity and climate change is complex and dynamic. Moreover, climate change can directly impact the growth and development of plants, animals, and other organisms (Gray, S. B. et al, 2016; Cavicchioli, R. et al., 2019). Climate change is causing an array of changes on land, such as more frequent
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Environment, Science, Sustainability
Traditional knowledge (TK) describes the know-how, skills and practices that are passed on through generations. Indigenous communities have, for millennia, adjusted their behaviour, strategies and local knowledge to changes in their surroundings. Thus, traditional knowledge provides a useful resource for sustainable development strategy. TK often forms part of a community’s cultural or spiritual identity. What
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Environment, Society, Sustainability
The Earth’s oceans are currently under attack from dangerous human activities like overfishing and oil spillages, as well as the effects of marine debris pollution and climate change. (Gall & Thompson, 2015; Sigler, 2014). Marine life, in particular sea turtles, cetaceans, reef inhabitant fish species, and marine birds, are at severe risk. This article describes
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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
Indoor plants aren’t just gorgeous, they’re good for your health too. They’re green doctors that clean your air and remove toxins while looking pretty on your table, wall or floor.
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Health, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
Did you know that Canada hosts 25% of the world’s remaining old-growth forests? This number is significantly more than any other country in the world. Yet, a report from the British Columbia government noted that 74% of these forests had been logged. These pieces of land are important for many reasons. The ability to slow
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Environment, Sustainability
Mangroves are critical to fighting the climate crisis. They are natural carbon trappers, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. As such, these ecosystems are vital nature-based solutions for storing CO2. Mangrove forests are an integral part of the marine coastal ecosystem. These habitats have complex connections to seagrass beds, and coral reefs. Together,
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Environment, Science, Sustainability
