Using Mobile Technology to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
On September 25, 2015, the United Nations General Assembly confirmed their collective commitment to a better world by adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Developed by different stakeholders -- including governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, and ordinary citizens --the Sustainable
Zero Hunger in Africa: Mututa’s Story
From its abundant wildlife that helped to set BBC’s David Attenborough in 1954 on a naturalist’s career that we all know and love him for (by undertaking a trip to Sierra Leone for a series called Zoo Quest, which featured
Can Electric Scooters Help Cities Achieve Sustainability?
Most people use scooters to get from point A to point B. But how about using scooters to help solve our socioeconomic development issues? Perhaps not the most obvious selling point for an emerging startup to market their scooters, but
mKrishi Fisheries: Sea in Your Hand
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Technological innovations have long been
OzHarvest: Global Change Starts With Individual Action
Ronni Kahn has been fighting food waste long before the UN Sustainable Development Goals were on the agenda. As a producer of large scale, high-end events, she had seen first-hand the huge volume of food that went to waste alongside
WES: Improving Diversity in Engineering Since 1919.
The Women's in Engineering Society - WES - is a professional network of women engineers, scientists and technologists offering inspiration, support and professional development. Working in partnership, we support and inspire women to achieve as engineers, scientists and as leaders;
What MATTERS most: Interviewing Renyung Ho
Over the past few years, many companies selling sustainably made clothing have sprung up all across the world, inspired by many different traditions and histories. While each of them promise apparel made ethically, not all of them go one step
Every Bite Makes an Impakt: The Algae Factory
Combining the ultimate luxury food with the ultimate superfood may just be the most exciting combination since strawberries and cream. The Algae Factory is a dutch company based around quality combinations in their products, and also in their manufacturing methods.
Boko Haram’s Decline: A Positive Opportunity
Today’s release of the 2017 Global Terrorism Index highlights welcome news for Nigeria. The sub-Sahara African nation has been beleaguered by the activity of Boko Haram. The group, which has been active since 2002, became infamous globally following the abduction
Why does sustainable agriculture remain a challenge?
The term “sustainable agriculture” has been in use since the late 1980s, and, although interpretations vary, it is usually understood as the adoption of practices and technologies that improve productivity without harming the environment. However, the level at which countries
Promoting Sustainable Investments to Attain the SDGs
In 2016 the European Union launched an ambitious new initiative: the External Investment Plan (EIP) and its new European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD). The EIP and the EFSD will support smart and sustainable investments in our partner countries, starting
Empowering Competency: Working Toward a Just and Effective Development
Yesterday’s dream has become a reality; the post-2015 development agenda and the preceding millennium declaration have been a great achievement of humanity, which would bring stability to the globe and prosperity, and sustainable peace to all human beings with a