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Digital governance refers to systems and policies designed to ensure technology, data, and information are used ethically, securely, and for public good. This covers everything from mitigating cyber security threats to aligning digital initiatives with broader governance policies. With increasing scrutiny on public-purpose organisations, digital governance is crucial in maintaining trust. This article will outline…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS), is one of the key tools we have available for combatting global warming. CCS involves collecting CO2 emissions from energy intensive processes before they enter the atmosphere, then injecting them underground for permanent storage. Renewable technologies such as wind and solar complement each other by continuing to produce low-carbon electricity…

Electric vehicles (EVs) have quickly gained in popularity throughout many nations. While they provide environmental, health, and financial benefits for consumers and businesses alike, EVs may also present several unique challenges – range anxiety, charging infrastructure restrictions and battery performance may all pose issues that must be overcome before being considered a feasible choice. Initial…

Energy policies shape how nations develop and use energy sources, with significant effects on public health from reduction in air pollution from fossil fuels as well as promotion of renewable energy technologies that are less damaging to the environment. Fossil fuels have a limited supply and are harmful to the environment, so in order to…

Everything we buy comes at a carbon cost – from extracting raw materials and manufacturing goods, through shipping them worldwide. You can reduce your impact by purchasing less, shopping second-hand and fixing what is broken. Take action by avoiding products from major polluters, voting for climate-friendly leaders and institutions, and supporting community initiatives that restore…

Mixed-use development blends commercial and residential areas into walkable communities. Such communities typically combine restaurants, retail stores, office space, and housing into an attractive town center or village-style layout. Local governments can support mixed-use development by including it in their comprehensive plans or zoning code updates, or through community visioning exercises which create consensus about…

Green buildings are environmentally-friendly structures made with eco-friendly materials such as recycled steel or repurposed wood, creating a cost-efficient building construction solution that also benefits our planet. Innovative green technologies help lower carbon emissions from construction and operations of buildings, while increasing cost efficiency, supporting responsible supply chains, creating healthier work environments that directly increase…

Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to infrastructure systems designed and constructed in such a way as to achieve long-term economic, social, environmental, and institutional sustainability over their lifespan. Such systems may include nature-inspired structures or be constructed using conventional methods. Building with nature rather than against it provides cities with numerous advantages. These benefits include improved…

Transit-oriented development (TOD) seeks to combine land development and public transport services in order to foster compact city growth, reduce car dependence and decrease commute times; promote healthy lifestyles while optimizing use of city resources; all goals which make TOD a key strategy for successful urban living. TOD areas typically consist of a central transit…

Sustainable development is a philosophy and lifestyle approach to life that seeks to promote human prosperity without harming the planet. It draws its principles from modern natural resource management techniques, 20th-century conservation movements, and progressive views of economic development. In 2015, world leaders made an unprecedented commitment to protect everyone’s rights and wellbeing on an…