Students studying agriculture and applied economics analyzed 14 sites for their compatibility with community gardening, permaculture, or market farming with the goal of helping the City of Madison address food insecurity by exploring urban agriculture opportunities on underutilized city land. The students concluded that urban agriculture can be a viable strategy for addressing food insecurity […]
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The municipality of La Estrella, Antioquia faces increasing pressure along its urban–rural edge, where urban expansion has created tensions with the main ecological structure, affecting food security and the hydrological balance. In particular, peri-urban areas face risks associated with landslides and flooding, which are intensified by urbanization processes and the transformation of strategic agroecosystems. SERES […]
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The Vision: The Badilisha Digital Resource Centers (DRC) project is a school-community affiliate initiative that transforms educational institutions into hubs for regional digital resilience. By leveraging professional-grade telecommunications infrastructure, we create a “Digital Commons” where university innovation directly fuels community economic growth. Partners & University Assets: Building on my foundation as an alumnus of Uganda […]
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This report contains a series of policy proposals developed by San Diego State University (SDSU) students, in collaboration with National City officials and the SDSU Sage Project, to increase the use of existing earthquake preparedness resources among National City residents. The primary focus of student research was the California Earthquake Brace + Bolt program and […]
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The City of Tolleson, located in the West Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and affordable community for its more than 7,000 residents and thousands of daily commuter and industry visitors. As the City has reached 90% build-out, and simultaneously the General Plan 2024 has reached its maturity, […]
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The EduGreen Compost Program at UPSI is a flagship sustainability initiative designed to strengthen environmental education, green lifestyle adoption, and community practice, while embedding sustainability within the academic curriculum. Led by Prof. Dr. Che Zalina Zulkifli, this programme integrates: The initiative reflects the EPIC-N philosophy: a real-world sustainability challenge matched with university expertise and an […]
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Aligned EPIC Model: Community-Driven Sustainable Development through University–Local Government Partnerships The E-Sport EduGreen Environmental Education Initiative is an innovative, youth-focused sustainability programme that integrates digital engagement, E-sports culture, environmental literacy, and community behavioural change.Developed and led by Prof. Dr. Che Zalina Zulkifli, this initiative has rapidly expanded across Malaysian communities, involving: This model demonstrates an […]
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The USDA office in Huntingdon County is interested in promoting regenerative farming practices. While there has been some interest among the farming community, more could be done. The USDA office would like to provide leadership by working with local farmers to explore regenerative practices and possibly establish demonstration sites. Students had the opportunity to visit […]
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This project will focus on a plan for downtown Raymond’s revitalization, emphasizing infrastructure improvements and economic development for “Main Street,” and considering a “creative district” attraction/development. Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP) students will interview Raymond stakeholders (city staff, council, and community leaders), and produce a final report summarizing their findings, relevant case studies, analysis, and […]
The project titled “Enhancing Climate Change Awareness and Preparedness in the Agriculture Sector of the City of Calamba, Laguna” is a collaborative initiative between the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the City Government of Calamba. It seeks to respond to the growing vulnerability of local farmers to the impacts of climate change, […]