How China Wanted to Halt Desert Expansion and Why It Went Wrong
China has made remarkable efforts to combat desertification or desert expansion by planting vast numbers of trees. At least that...
Month: December 2024
Bikes and E-Bikes Are Definitely a Smart Choice for Cities in 2025
Cities around the world are grappling with the challenges of modern urbanization - traffic congestion, air pollution, limited public space,...
Understanding Supply Chain Emissions is Key To Reduce Environmental Impact
A supply chain is integral to business operations, yet it significantly contributes to environmental degradation. Notably, eight major supply chains...
Why Imposing Environmental Guilt Completely Misses The Point
Environmental guilt. That creeping, gnawing emotion often imposed by the more extreme voices in the environmental community. You could do...
How Sustainability Indicators Must Evolve in 2025
Sustainability indicators measure how organizations perform across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. They reveal the success of sustainability efforts and...
Natural Fibers in Sustainable Industries Are On The Rise
Natural fibers such as sisal, pineapple leaf fiber (PALF), and agave have transitioned from being considered "useless" to becoming integral...
Ensuring Transparency in Charitable Organisations: These Are The Best Practices to Build Donor Trust
Imagine donating to a charity, believing your contribution will support those in need. Later, you discover the funds were misused...
Shou Sugi Ban: An Ancient And Sustainable Japanese Wood Preservation Technique
Few techniques in architectural design marry functionality and aesthetics as seamlessly as Shou Sugi Ban. The term "Shou Sugi Ban"...
Climate Tech Funds in 2024 At All Time High Despite Investment Slowdown: Navigating the Paradox
In 2024, climate tech funds have amassed unprecedented capital, yet actual investments in sustainable technologies have declined. This paradox shows...
Rice–Fish–Duck Symbiosis System Or Sustainable Agriculture In Action
Last week we posted an article on the rice–crab coculture / symbiosis system in China as an example of sustainable...
Immigrants Show Alarming Skill Gaps in 2024 OECD Survey Results
Earlier this week we talked about the 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, conducted by the OECD's Programme for the International...
31% Of Women In The EU Experienced Violence
Out now is the 2024 EU Gender-Based Violence (EU-GBV) survey and yes, we did indeed already address it in this...
Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC) Shows Declining Skills – Action Needed Now
The findings of the 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, a comprehensive study conducted by the OECD Programme for the International...
Financial Management and Budgeting for Low-Income Households in 10 Steps
Inflation and economic crises hit low-income households the hardest, as rising prices and stagnant incomes stretch already limited resources. However,...
One in Three Women in the EU Face Gender-Based Violence: New Survey Exposes Stark Realities
A landmark survey conducted across all 27 European Union member states sheds light on the enduring prevalence of gender-based violence,...
How Stablecoins Shield Savings in Hyperinflationary Economies in 2025 and Beyond
In nations beset by hyperinflation, financial literacy is a crucial defense, empowering individuals to make informed decisions to safeguard their...
‘International Children’s Rights Instruments’ – A Must-Have Publication Available now
Out now is the publication "International Children’s Rights Instruments" offering a resource for understanding and implementing the legal frameworks designed...
Sustainable Agriculture in Action: Rice–Crab Coculture / Symbiosis System in China
In China, the practice of rice–crab coculture / symbiosis has emerged as a sustainable agricultural model, integrating the cultivation of...
How to Address Teacher Shortages in 2025 and Beyond
The teaching profession - and education in general - stands at a pivotal juncture, confronting escalating challenges that demand innovative...
Education and Learning for Sustainable Futures: 50 Years of Environmental Change Condensed in 1 Book
Out now is the book "Education and Learning for Sustainable Futures: 50 Years of Learning for Environment and Change" which...
