SDG6

Creating green cities by retaining green spaces

The Economic Benefits of Creating Green Cities

|

In an era defined by increasing urbanisation and environmental concerns, pursuing green growth in cities is more important than ever. Today, some 56% of the world’s population lives in cities. This number is expected to grow by 1.5 times by 2045 (World Bank, 2023). Cities are responsible for consuming a staggering 75% of global energy […]

The Economic Benefits of Creating Green Cities Read Post »

Business, Environment, Innovation, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
The oceanic economy is important for a thrivable future

The Oceanic Economy In Developing Nations

|

The oceanic resource-based economy is a massive opportunity for developing nations. They can use their abundant renewable marine resources to construct creative green industries and build resilient economies. This will not only dampen the environmental harm but will also support climate action. Global expertise and funds need to be distributed fairly to developing nations to

The Oceanic Economy In Developing Nations Read Post »

Environment, Science, Society
Thrivability-matters-Webinar-Banner

SDG6, SDG9, SDG14 & SDG15: August 2023 Webinar Highlights, with Tom Dawkins, Mylène Turban, and Dr Fabio Cortesi

|

The THRIVE project expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Tom Dawkins, Mylène Turban, and Dr Fabio Cortesi for their insightful presentations at the August Thrivability Matters Webinar. The focus of this webinar centred around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG14: Life Below Water, and SDG15:

SDG6, SDG9, SDG14 & SDG15: August 2023 Webinar Highlights, with Tom Dawkins, Mylène Turban, and Dr Fabio Cortesi Read Post »

THRIVE News
Thrivability Matters News

Overview of Building With Purpose

|

Amid growing concerns about how the construction industry impacts the environment and contributes to carbon emissions, the THRIVE Project has completed a significant study focussing on how construction materials affect the environment and shape the impact of buildings on nature. Here we explore Building With Purpose – Case Study Insights: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of

Overview of Building With Purpose Read Post »

Energy, Environment, Society, Sustainability, THRIVE News
Investing in water infrastructue: the benefits

Investing In Water Infrastructure: the benefits

|

Investing in water infrastructure has a multitude of benefits. It is critical for promoting public health, progressing economically and conserving the environment. Investments made in the water sector curb the spread of illnesses and save millions of lives. Water pollution due to unsafe waste management puts aqua ecosystems and the environment under threat. “Water is

Investing In Water Infrastructure: the benefits Read Post »

Environment, Innovation, Science
Waste-to-energy technologies are essential to mitigate damage.

Waste-to-energy technologies: sustainable solutions

|

Decades of linear consumption habituate consumerism, valuing raw material products, causing waste in landfills and oceans (Anghel & Hristea, 2018). Unfortunately, in this prevailing fashion of overconsumption, the emphasis is on a push for purchasing products, often disregarding their long-term sustainability. Consequently, the discarded waste ends up polluting our precious land and marine ecosystems, posing

Waste-to-energy technologies: sustainable solutions Read Post »

Environment, Innovation, Science
Simple and effective solar-powered desalination guarantees a thrivable future

Simple And Effective Solar-Powered Desalination

|

All forms of life require water, and simple and effective solar-powered desalination is the key. Water covers approximately 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface, yet the accessible traditional freshwater resources, including lakes, ponds, and creeks account for less than 0.3% of the total (Li et al., 2021). Projections suggest the global population will reach

Simple And Effective Solar-Powered Desalination Read Post »

Energy, Environment, Science
Membrane technologies are a vital part of life on Earth.

Membrane Technologies For Sustainable Water Management

|

The idea of a green, sustainable future has sparked interest in developing membrane technologies globally, conserving energy and achieving non-discharge and waste minimisation (Le et al., 2016). To mobilise this vision, membrane technology advancements and their numerous applications are crucial. Concurrently, the invention of membranes dates back to the 18th century. Since then, there have

Membrane Technologies For Sustainable Water Management Read Post »

Environment, Science, Sustainability, Technology
We must mitigate access to water for sustainable agriculture and food security

Water for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

|

Water is essential for every form of life, for all aspects of socio-economic development, and for the maintenance of healthy ecosystems. While there are enough freshwater resources available on a worldwide scale to support continuing industrial and agricultural expansion, concerns about the long-term sustainable use of water resources are developing. This is especially true when taking

Water for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Read Post »

Science, Sustainability, Technology
Water sanitation in developing countries is essential.

Water Sanitation in Developing Countries

|

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

Water Sanitation in Developing Countries Read Post »

Environment, Human Rights, Science
Search
Scroll to Top