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Providing deeper dives into the crucial issues defining sustainability
The Water–Employment–Migration Nexus
Water, employment and migration crises are posing rising risks globally. In parts of the Mediterranean,…Bioenergy: An Asset to European Forests
Of all biomass, wood has always been the most popular source of energy used in…Unlocking Capital for Energy Access
One of the major challenges today is how to expand access to energy to every…Making Our Cities Sustainable: Building With Wood
With forecasts predicting that 75% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas…Shades of Green
Polluted is often the first thing that comes to mind when discussing cities, but the…How Forests Help Cities Manage Water
The challenges of flooding in cities Paris spent several days on high flood alert in…Give Music a Chance
Most of us recycle our glass, paper and plastic, or at least we try… Some…Under Threat: Europe’s Old-Growth Forests
On 21 March people worldwide celebrate the UN International Day of Forests (#IntForestDay). Forests are…Certified Wood for Greener Cities
Can we dream of Green Cities: towns and municipalities where wood is the main material…City of Trees: Growing More Trees for Greater Manchester
The ground-breaking movement aims to plant three million trees; one for every man, woman and…The Hidden Life of Trees
“Trees can’t walk.” (p.186) Once seeds land and catch hold, or when saplings are planted…REFOIL: reusing aluminum in the hairdressing industry
When coloring our hair, aluminum foil speeds up the chemical reactions by trapping the heat.…Improving Water Management in Tourism Facilities
Coupled with growing water scarcity around the Mediterranean, high water and energy consumption is a…Water Stewardship: Creating 21st Century Abundance
Corporate water strategies to address water scarcity and quality range from managing water risks within…Chartering the Course to Water Wisdom
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework to address water challenges and put…Capturing the Human Element in Mobility Technology
Bringing together cutting-edge technology and a focus on the user experience has made UIP’s flagship…The Distance Remaining to Low Carbon Transport
The transport sector is undergoing a paradigm shift, with a gradual shift away from the…The Modernisation of Transport: Where Mobility Meets Energy Efficiency
The modernisation and democratisation of means of transports have radically changed our perception of distances…Serving Mobility
Polis reports how cities don’t shy away from new technologies to achieve more sustainable mobility.…More posts