Climate change
The management of groundwater, often the only source of water supply in vast regions of Australia, is a pressing issue due to overuse and depletion. The annual contribution of groundwater to Australia's GDP is estimated at more than $6.8 billion, but reactive management approaches have led to
Sustainable development
Researchers at the Institute of Horticulture in Babtai, Lithuania, have made significant discoveries in enzyme applications to plant material, enhancing production yield, releasing bioactive compounds, and creating novel derivatives in plant extracts. This rise in enzyme applications is driven by changing consumer demands for "clean label" food products,
Sustainable development
Researchers at the Laboratory of Food have published a new study on the importance of sustainability in managing malnutrition in developing countries. The study, titled "Smart Management of Malnutrition Using Local Foods: A Sustainable Initiative for Developing Countries," emphasizes the need to reduce household vulnerability and increase household
Sustainable development
Cepsa, a Spanish energy company, and Binter, a Canary Islands-based airline, have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of the aviation sector through the development and research of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This alliance aims to reduce the carbon footprint of air transport and contribute to the fight against
Sustainable development
As the global shift towards sustainable business models gains momentum, insurance companies are grappling with the implications of a changing market. Whether it's customer activism, government regulations, or the need for climate resilience, insurers are taking major strides towards sustainable business models. EY reports that incorporating sustainability into
Sustainable development
Monitoring forest cover changes is crucial for forest management due to its impact on climate change, desertification, soil erosion, and flooding. Researchers analyzed changes in Zagros forests from 1986 to 2019, using remote sensing techniques. Financial support for this research came from Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University. The study highlights
Sustainable development
A new study published in the Environment, Development and Sustainability journal has highlighted the combined effects of air transport, rail transport, and urbanization on environmental sustainability in the E7 economies. The researchers, led by Festus Victor Bekun from Istanbul Gelisim University, explored the nexus between these factors and their impact
Sustainable development
As more people struggle with hunger and poverty due to pandemic restrictions, climate change, and conflicts, the Norwegian Agency of Development Cooperation (NORAD) has committed a significant sum to boost the incomes and resilience of small aquaculture farmers in Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. This generous contribution is part of the
Sustainable development
Financial systems across the world should provide sufficient funds for high-growth "catch-up" phases of sustainable developments, enabling poorer countries to grow rapidly by investing in a balanced way within them. However, the flow of funds from global bond markets and banks to developing countries remains small, costly to
Sustainable development
Wipro Limited has introduced a cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) solution, Wipro Sewage Monitor, designed to enable municipalities to efficiently monitor their water systems in real-time, even in aging infrastructure. With the increasing threat of climate change driving extreme weather events, cities worldwide are adopting measures to update their water
Sustainable development
In Ghana's Afadzato South District, a new project aims to promote sustainable community-driven climate agroecology, targeting migrant rice farmers and securing biodiversity conservation on the Weto Mountain Range. The WETO PLATFORM initiative, with a grant of US$18,000 from the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF
Climate change
West Virginia Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that 18 businesses and organizations in the state have received a total of $845,519 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program to improve energy efficiency and resiliency in rural communities. The funds
