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The 100 cities working to make cities smarter
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With over half the world’s population living in cities, adapting metropolitan areas to be climate-neutral by 2050 is high on Europe’s list of ambitions. Cities are responsible for consuming over 75% of the earth’s natural resources, so it’s no surprise that initiatives are popping up worldwide to support them in deploying climate-neutral solutions.
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Glocal solutions for livestock farming
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We eat more meat and fish than ever. This is partly a result of population growth, but economic development also plays an important role. Animal protein consumption is growing fastest in low and middle-income countries, where incomes and expenditure on food are climbing correspondingly. How can we ensure that people around the world can still continue to eat meat and fish, without exceeding the carrying capacity of the planet?
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Developing an AgTech ecosystem in Kentucky
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The United States and the Netherlands are two of the world’s largest exporters of agricultural produce. But to sustainably feed the world, the Netherlands wants to export solutions, instead of just fruit and vegetables. Initiated by sustainable enterprise AppHarvest, public-private partnership Let’s Grow Together aims to develop Kentucky into an AgTech powerhouse.
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Moving towards functional green in Romania
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Did you know there are right and wrong ways to plant trees, shrubs and flowers to ensure longevity and functionality? Greening a city isn’t just about making it look green and beautiful. It is so much more than that. Ensuring the suitable plant species are used in the right places and for the right means is fundamental to future-proof green solutions.
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Growing Green Cities
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In dealing with the hustle and bustle of city life, green spaces offer people a place to recover physically and mentally, and connect with nature. But, finding harmony in nature will be increasingly difficult if we do not change the way we see our cities. With the demand for new housing and urbanisation crossing into nature’s playground, green spaces are slowly disappearing. Yet, these green spaces are vital for climate resilience and contribute to a better quality of life.
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Nature-based solutions in Zárate
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Have you ever wondered where the world is going to fit over 9 billion people in 2050? If so, you´re not alone. Worldwide, professionals from many disciplines have pondered the same question. Adrian Puentes, partner, architect and urban planner at BD+P, states that when faced with this reality, we all must act collectively in every possible aspect of planning.
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Pride: orange is always part of the rainbow
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After a two-year break due to COVID-19, Pride parades are being held in many countries across the world this summer. In the Netherlands, Pride street festivals are being organised up and down the country to stand up for LGBTIQ+ rights and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
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