Dr. Jake Reynolds, CISL's Executive Director of Sustainable Economy, and CISL Fellows Dr. Gabriel Okello and Dr. Dina Khalifa are participating in the Prince of Wales's Global Sustainability

Dr. Jake Reynolds, CISL's Executive Director of Sustainable Economy, and CISL Fellows Dr. Gabriel Okello and Dr. Dina Khalifa are participating in the Prince of Wales's Global Sustainability Fellowship Programme. Their research explores sustainability challenges through a transdisciplinary lens.

The Programme fosters new transdisciplinary thinking, delivering practical insights, tools, and recommendations for decision-makers, alongside advancing fundamental knowledge. From 2022, it will be based at CISL’s new low-carbon, retrofitted building in Cambridge, creating a vibrant hub for collaborative research.

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Akshay Singhal, Founder & CEO of Log 9 Materials, addresses the environmental cost of electric vehicles, proposing greener solutions by transforming charging methods. He advocates for long-life,

Akshay Singhal, Founder & CEO of Log 9 Materials, addresses the environmental cost of electric vehicles, proposing greener solutions by transforming charging methods. He advocates for long-life, low-range, high-efficiency batteries, sharing surprising insights into their potential.

A 2019 Forbes Under30 Asia awardee, Singhal is a dynamic entrepreneur committed to tackling climate change through nanotechnology. His startup "nannovates" leverages graphene to build a sustainable future for humanity.

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Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream

Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream agriculture.

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Global access to clean water is at a tipping point. Increasing pollution degrades freshwater sources, exposing millions to unsafe water; 25% of Americans drink from systems not meeting current

Global access to clean water is at a tipping point. Increasing pollution degrades freshwater sources, exposing millions to unsafe water; 25% of Americans drink from systems not meeting current safety regulations.

Bryan Eagle, CEO of Glanris (a manufacturer of sustainable water filtration media), addresses this scarcity. He discusses actionable ways to reuse wastewater for potable and non-potable uses, and to find more economical methods for ocean desalination.

Eagle, who previously founded Skywire and helped launch the Discovery Channel, shared these insights at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities, exacerbating existing racial economic disparities. Black businesses faced closures, and workers endured layoffs or unsafe

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities, exacerbating existing racial economic disparities. Black businesses faced closures, and workers endured layoffs or unsafe conditions. This reality highlights an urgent need to close the racial gap and achieve an equal, just recovery.

INFORUM convened a panel of experts, building on McKinsey & Company research, to outline paths for this recovery. This vital community program was made free to the public thanks to McKinsey & Co.

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New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack

New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack green spaces. National Geographic writer Alejandra Borunda explores how activists are working to make Los Angeles greener and healthier for everyone, emphasizing that solutions extend beyond simply planting more trees.

Discover more in the "Cooling Cities By Throwing Shade" episode of the Overheard at National Geographic podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or Castbox. Subscribe to National Geographic: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe. Photography by Elliot Ross, Nat Geo Image Collection.

Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our

Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our food systems.

Dr. Emma Campbell, a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, focuses on sustainable relationships between people, food, and place. She uses design and systems-thinking to address these complex problems.

Currently, Emma works on the Innovate UK-funded Ideal Home project with Moy Park. This initiative aims to redesign poultry infrastructure to boost productivity, enhance animal welfare, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Her talk was given at a TEDx event.

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields ten-fold and strengthening plants. The focus is on "right-tech," not just high or low, paving the way for autonomous farms.

Sachin, CEO of Simply Fresh Private Limited, exemplifies this innovation. His team successfully combined hydroponic soil-less farming with AI to create "Farm in A Box" (FiAB), India's largest state-of-the-art precision farm. This transformative approach was shared at a TEDx event.

Understanding climate risks is crucial for entrepreneurs as extreme weather events intensify. All industries face climate change impacts, making innovation and a low-carbon transition vital for

Understanding climate risks is crucial for entrepreneurs as extreme weather events intensify. All industries face climate change impacts, making innovation and a low-carbon transition vital for securing a sustainable business future.

Join the B Corp Climate Summit, facilitated by Sustainable Business Consulting, to learn how climate change affects businesses, identify new opportunities, develop risk-addressing strategies, and explore adaptation options for climate resilience and Net Zero commitments. Speakers include Gladys Kivati, Olivia Muiru, Joel Onyango, and Hassan Sachedina.

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the environment in future missions. This approach is crucial for managing the "industrial waste" accumulating beyond Earth.

One promising solution involves a wax-based fuel for satellites, made from beeswax and candle wax. This less toxic and more affordable alternative would help bring objects closer to Earth for safe deorbiting and destruction, offering a sustainable way to address space debris.

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