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The Government of Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have unveiled a new five-year Country Strategic Plan aimed at enhancing food security and improving nutrition in the West African nation. The plan, launched in collaboration with the government, focuses on building resilience to climate change, strengthening livelihoods,
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Researchers at the National University of Science and Technology in Islamabad, Pakistan, have made a significant discovery in the field of sustainability research. By developing biodegradable coatings for nitrogen fertilizer granules, the team has improved the physical properties and release rate of the fertilizer, resulting in increased dry matter yield
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Guinea-Bissau, a country facing significant challenges in achieving food security, has launched a new five-year Country Strategic Plan, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). This plan aims to build resilience to climate change, strengthen livelihoods, and establish a social protection system that is inclusive, nutrition-sensitive, and
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Construction waste accounts for a significant portion of solid waste filling landfills worldwide, prompting researchers to investigate effective frameworks for reducing this waste. A study by Hangzhou Dianzi University employed the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and artificial neural networks (ANN) to develop a solid waste management assessment tool. The research
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The Government of Canada has announced the launch of the Codes Acceleration Fund to support the adoption and implementation of strong building codes across the country. This fund is a critical component of Canada's Green Buildings Strategy, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create climate-resilient buildings.
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Research conducted by the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies has highlighted the significance of CO2 mineralisation in mitigating climate change. The cement sector, being a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, urgently needs to develop and implement this technology to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. CO2 mineralisation offers permanent storage
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HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD&CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), emphasized that the UAE is one of the biggest countries to invest in clean energy projects, calling for more concerted efforts to protect the environment and combat climate change to ensure a sustainable future for
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Leading CEOs from various industries, including real estate, have made a pledge to reduce their buildings-related emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This commitment aims to address the significant contribution of the real estate sector to global greenhouse gas emissions, which accounts
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A new report from Indonesian researchers reveals the findings of a study on the building sector's contribution to global carbon emissions. The research team from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember found that the building sector has slowly but constantly been the largest contributor to global carbon emissions, highlighting the
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A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change has brought attention to the potential for energy efficiency in the Parliament building through solarization. The Committee, chaired by Senator Seemee Ezdi, discussed the Green Building Initiative and the ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Pakistan. Ministry of
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Schneider Electric, a leading company in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has introduced Schneider Home, a groundbreaking home energy management solution designed to provide energy independence, efficiency, and sustainability. The solution integrates various features, including a home battery, solar inverter, smart electrical panel, electric vehicle charger, and connected
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A recent study from Northwestern Polytechnic University emphasizes the importance of adopting energy-efficient technologies in construction projects to manage costs and improve efficiency. The research focuses on the Pakistani context, where energy shortages and crises pose significant challenges. Promotional strategies, such as government tax incentives, international conferences, and learning from
