The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Dr Nektarios Karanikas, Dr Ron Levy, and Dr Rhett Martin for giving guest presentations at our December Thrivability Matters Webinar. The theme of this webinar was the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, (SDG16 & SDG17) (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions & Partnerships for Goals). About […]
There are genuine labels out there for consumers, but even these vary in authenticity. Some are specific to certain types of products, others are more general. In this article, we’ll delve into some of the major industries using eco friendly labels and some of the most trustworthy certifications to look out for.
Eco-friendly Labels: What’s Really in the Package? Read Post »
Environment, Lifestyle, Society, SustainabilityThe THRIVE project would like to extend our warm gratitude to Daniel Kluge for being guest presenter at our December Thrivability Matters webinar. This month’s theme focuses on United Nations SDG16 & SDG17: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions & Partnerships for the Goals. About our speakers Daniel Kluge is a senior policy advisor from the
SDG16 & SDG17: December 2021 Webinar Highlights With Daniel Kluge Read Post »
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The phrase “Death and Taxes” suggests that taxes are both inevitable and unwelcome. However, taxes serve a vital function in society. In fact, it is through taxation that we are able to make the world a better place for everyone. To explain this, let’s start at the basics. The term tax refers to the amount
Taxes: Why they’re important Read Post »
Business, Government, Society, Strategy
Climate change will impact everyone, but not equally. Experts predict that the changing climate will negatively affect Africa’s agriculture. The most impactful socioeconomic system in Africa is the food system. The globally recognised McKinsey Global Institute investigated climate change effects in Africa. They used analytical tools of economics and the insights of business leaders to
Climate Change in Africa: Resilience and Agriculture Read Post »
Environment, Science, Strategy, Sustainability
In this era of globalization, we correlate wildlife with natural parks and sanctuaries. However, remaining animals in the wild face many threats from humans. Poaching and hunting endanger many of these animals. A lot of attention is now directed to breeding techniques. They are used to increase the number of wildlife in captivity. These steps
Wildlife Protection Around the World Read Post »
Environment, Strategy, Sustainability
There is a disturbing amount of child labour involved in fast fashion. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed in 1989, encourages countries to protect children from exploitation. Hence, child labour is illegal in most countries. Despite this, there are 168 million children worldwide who have no choice but to work.
Child labour in fast fashion: The child-sized skeleton in your closet Read Post »
Business, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers has been an ongoing controversy for some time. Every year, around 1 million new people seek asylum worldwide. By mid-2021 4.4 million refugees were fleeing their countries. People flee their nations for a variety of reasons. These include war, violence, hunger, and poverty. People also seek to escape due to
Australia’s Asylum Crisis: Protection or Punishment? Read Post »
Government, Society, Strategy
Goal 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is focused on partnerships. These partnerships will benefit all participants with tackling…
Partnerships for prosperity: what will it take for the world to become a better place? Read Post »
Business, Environment, Government, Society, Strategy, Sustainability, Technology
