Introduction Digital accessibility for cognitively impaired guests in hospitality is crucial for providing equal access to hotel services for all, for example, those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia. Booking websites can be challenging for those with these conditions as the complex navigation and information overload can hinder their ability to book or […]
Introduction Democracy is only as good as the institutions that uphold and operate it. Representative democracy was adopted to suit large nation-states of the modern period. This contrasts with Demos Kratos and the direct democracy within Ancient Greece. With this approach came many processes, and checks and balances of power. Only in 1948 however, was
What are Environmental Regulations? Environmental regulations work to achieve environmental goals that markets are unable to meet. They manage and monitor environmental risk to achieve good environmental practices. In order to prevent pollution, such regulations may raise the cost of production, and more broadly, of environmental services in order to influence both producer and consumer
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Business, Environment, Lifestyle, Society
The THRIVE Project is incredibly grateful to Dr. Jarra Hicks, Dr. Sadaf Taimur, and Calum Harvey-Scholes for their captivating and inspirational presentations during the November 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 7: Affordable and Clean Energy // Science & Technology. With their extensive knowledge, our presenters
Introduction Hydropower is a key renewable energy source, providing reliable electricity with low carbon emissions. However, hydropower’s impact on waterways is significant, altering natural river systems, and affecting ecosystems, sediment flow, and water quality. Balancing the benefits of clean energy with the need to protect vital waterways is crucial. By adopting a thrivable approach, we
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Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Technology
Imagine a world where water and sunlight produce the fuel that powers our homes and energises our industries. In this world electricity generation would produce no pollution and leave no carbon footprint. The truth is this world may not be as far off as you think. Enter green hydrogen, an emerging technology that could help
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Energy, Government, Human Rights, Technology
What Is Wasting? As many as 785 million people go hungry around the world every day and 45 million of these are children. The eradication of hunger is a Complex Wicked Problem that affects 1 in 11 people worldwide, most notably in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Pacific, and Southern Asia. The UN defines hunger as periods
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Health, Human Rights, SocietyThe THRIVE Project is incredibly grateful to Dr. Ginish Cheruparambil, Martin Drewry, and Mishal Athar Shah for their captivating and inspirational presentations during the October 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 1 & 2: No Poverty & Zero Hunger // Innovative Policies. With their extensive knowledge,
Recent years have witnessed huge progress within the scientific community to abolish world hunger. However, global warming-induced floods, droughts, and population growth in developing nations cast doubt on humanity’s ability to solve this problem. Food insecurity is a serious issue in many parts of the globe. This is further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, social
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Environment, Health, Human Rights, Strategy
If you had a chance to build a house totally on your own, without any traditional construction plan, would you do it and build a sustainable home? Fighting climate change is not easy and attempts to engineer a safe self-sufficient habitat is not new. One is reminded of the lessons from the Biosphere II endeavour.
Earthships: A Sustainable Home for climate change Read Post »
Environment, Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability
