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Opinions from thought leaders working on sustainable solutions
People at the Heart of Public Transport’s Digitalization
UITP’s Senior Expert Jaspal Singh reflects on the digital revolution’s impacts on public transport –…All Aboard! 2021 Is the European Year of Rail
Let’s go behind the scenes of the European Year of Rail and see what’s been…The Rising Tide of Energy Communities
Community energy is key to action on the climate crisis. It can empower people, boost…Women in Energy
Breaking down gender disparities in the energy industry. According to a 2019 IRENA study, women…Anything Left to Salvage in the EU’s Farm Policy?
Considering the many blows that our initial hopes for a fairer and greener EU farm…Putting Feel-Good Tree Planting Into Perspective
Tree planting has been heralded as the accessible and affordable solution to tackling climate change,…Why the Energy Transition Will Fail Without Technology and Trees
Research suggests little conflict between stemming biodiversity loss and a massive buildout of renewables, but…Moving Toward a Zero Waste Lifestyle
It can seem like not a day passes by without more bad news concerning the…Improving Grid Interconnection to Mitigate Climate Change
Decentralization of energy distribution is a popular energy solution, but interconnectivity on local, regional and…Searching for Cities in Forests
These classic works of non-fiction explore two different expeditions searching for lost cities in the…It’s All About Ecosystem Restoration
This year marks the beginning of the new UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), which follows on footsteps and efforts…Digitalization: Fast-Tracking the Energy Transition
Digitalisation could accelerate the energy transition and take the world to net zero, but the…The Case for Ending Imported Deforestation
The European woodworking industries, as pioneers in fighting illegal logging, offer critical perspectives on combatting…A Renewed Chance for Environmental Justice
Communities that are most impacted by environmental harms and risks will continue to disproportionately bear…Water Challenges for the 21st Century
The amount of water on Earth is constant and should be sufficient to keep us…India’s Urban Water Security Challenge
As the world become increasingly urban, propelled by a lifestyle change and economic opportunity, almost…Our Food, Our Planet, Our Future
The imbalanced relationship between these three interlinked concepts – food, planet, and future – highlights…Why We Need to Reinvent the Nature of Innovation
As humans, we created and achieved incredible things. We colonized every piece of land and…Setting Transport Priorities Post COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is re-defining our approach to public transport. From modernizing our transport systems…More posts