Can you imagine yourself eating a bug? Not many people can. Yet, this controversial topic is increasingly relevant as rising food waste leads to food scarcity around the world. As a result, more people are turning to bug diets for nutrition. “Entomophagy” is the technical word for consuming bugs and insects as food. If we […]
Bug diets: Good for your health, and the planet! Read Post »
Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
COVID-19 became officially a pandemic on the 11th of March 2020. Nobody then could have guessed its long-term socio-economic impacts. Like all global disasters, the pandemic hurt low income and vulnerable communities the most. Let’s explore the link between poverty and the pandemic. Globally, the virus has been deadlier and more transmissible among low-income communities.
Poverty and COVID-19: Pandemic within a pandemic. Read Post »
Coronavirus, Government, Health, Society, Strategy
Unequal development persists in much of the developing world, with over one billion people living in extreme poverty. (United Nations, 2013). The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has set a goal- to leave no one behind. However, can we make this a reality? To put this in perspective, the United Nations found that “the average income of people
Diagnosing Unequal Development: Why is it Happening? Read Post »
Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Science, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Mariam Awlia for giving a guest presentation at our October Thrivability Matters webinar. The theme of this webinar was United Nations SDG1 & SDG2: No Poverty & Zero Hunger. About our speaker Doctor Mariam Awlia is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Plant Science at
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THRIVE News
Homelessness deprives people of safe and secure housing, a basic human right. Yet for the 1 in 200 Australians who lack a home (as of 2016), a place to call home is out of reach. However, only a few live on the streets. Many survive in homeless shelters or move between friends’ and relatives’ homes.
Homelessness in Australia: Finding a Better Solution Read Post »
Government, Society
According to UNICEF, 129 million girls around the world don’t go to school. For most of them, this is due to outside factors which prevent them accessing education. The main example of this is widely recognised to be poverty. It is somewhat ironic then, that education is also one of the best cures for systemic
Six ways educating women and girls can end poverty Read Post »
Health, Society
The International Day of Rural Women is an annual celebration held on October 15th. Rural women play a major role in our lives. For example, they make up almost half of the agriculture labour force in developing countries. They play many roles in society, ensuring agricultural development, food security, and reducing rural poverty. In developing nations,
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Lifestyle, Society
From solar farms and electric vehicles to everyday items, sustainable green innovations are everywhere. Some of our biggest needs have come a long way, including sustainable sources of food and renewable energy. Yet when it comes to menstrual products, disposable pads and tampons can be costly for the user and the environment. Fortunately, reusable alternatives
Sustainable Menstrual Cups: How Periods Can End Poverty Read Post »
Environment, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
Many people across the globe struggle in poverty, unable to support themselves and their families. Being unable to afford essentials such as food and shelter often causes a wide range of problems. For instance, without enough quality food, people are often beset by malnutrition and health issues. Children may suffer from stunted development, causing health
How to Help People in Poverty: The Power of Politics Read Post »
Government, Society, Sustainability
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are playing larger roles in smart farming systems. Smart agriculture uses remote sensing technology to track and predict crop productivity, environmental conditions, and allow for smart machinery control. These improvements can significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector.Unfortunately, 8.9 per cent of the
Remote Sensing: A Smarter Way for Sustainable Agriculture Read Post »
Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
