FOBUR Website | https://fospanama.org/urbano/Instagram | @crehoramsar FOBUR originates as part of the UNESCO Chair of Sustainability in collaboration with McGill University, and under the direction of Dr. Nilson Ariel Espino. He has carried out important studies on urban mobility and informal settlements in the metropolitan area of Panama, and thanks to the collaboration with CREHO, […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana Partners with Community to Restore Los Laureles Canyon
The Problem Stretching across the U.S.-Mexico border, Los Laureles Canyon, part of the Tijuana River watershed, is a rich ecosystem that supports biodiversity. But increasing pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss have created binational challenges for the watershed. The Opportunity In August 2025, the Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana project launched through a collaboration among Universidad Iberoamericana […]
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA)
EPIC Program The mission of this program is to advance and improve research and education at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés. The program is hosted within the Institute of Geographical Research (IIGEO). The IIGEO is a geographical research center created within the Geography Department. The IIGEO has been working primarily in Bolivia for 20 […]
University of Buenos Aires
Sustainable management of natural environments by a Mapuche community in the city of Junín, Buenos Aires:environmental impacts and risks associated with climate change. Instagram | @checiencia Our project aims to support the Campo La Cruz Mapuche Community—located on the outskirts of Junín(Buenos Aires, Argentina)—in the collaborative development of ecosystem-based climate change adaptation strategies. We seek […]
The University of the West Indies
Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership The Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership was created to address the flooding of a biodiverse garden called Food Park. On March 19th, 2025, a stakeholder meeting was held to create a public/ private/ academic partnership for Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Development. The Food Park was the ecological product of the […]
Students and Local Leaders Work to Restore Social Ecosystems in Colombia
The Problem In La Estrella, a nearby town of Medellín, Colombia, rapid urban development and ecological change have put local agroecosystems at risk, including those bordering designated urban-growth zones. In response, students and local municipalities are working together to preserve valuable ecosystems and integrate balanced development throughout the region. The Opportunity In 2025, the Pontifical […]
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Updating position descriptions to align with job factor analysis and salary schedule updates
To support the City of Beaver Dam’s efforts in updating its position descriptions, two UniverCity Alliance Scholars audited existing job materials, visited the city to understand workflow challenges, created targeted surveys, and ultimately drafted 76 job descriptions. […]
Envisioning a “Public Safety Square” in Waupaca
As Waupaca’s population increases and its facilities continue to age, the city is interested in designing a public safety square that would include a combined facility for police and fire services. A group of engineering students created five site plans that included drive-through bays for firetrucks, space for full-time firefighters, an impound lot for the […]
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Identifying countywide systems efficiencies and opportunities for cost savings
Industrial Systems Engineering students used a systems approach to identify opportunities for increased operational efficiencies and coordination between the 12 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers in Jefferson County. Students recommended interventions such as a roving paramedic position or shared secondary ambulances as cost-effective strategies to save costs while maintaining response times and expanding 24/7 paramedic-level […]
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Exploring countywide EMS funding models and feasibility in Jefferson County
Interdisciplinary engineering students evaluated the costs and benefits of introducing a countywide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy and moving away from individual township contracts. To support local decision makers, students created a decision matrix that analyzes factors such as financial sustainability, administrative burden, and service equity that helped quantify the potential benefits of shifting towards […]
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