Many African cities are currently struggling to deal with issues such as resource scarcity, waste management, and environmental sustainability[SA1] [SO2] , all of which are likely to be worsened by climate change. EThekwini Municipality, more commonly known as Durban, in South Africa is no different. The population of Durban in the province of KwaZulu-Natal is growing rapidly. […]
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University Campus of Nova Xavantina The Mato Grosso State University – UNEMAT, in partnership with the Municipality of Nova, launched the project on the circular economy and reduction of the amount of waste sent to the Água Boa Landfill. Selective Collection is a process of social, productive, and economic inclusion for the collectors and a […]
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vid_uchile/ In 2023, the Subdirectorate of Social and Public Innovation was created within the Innovation Directorate of the University of Chile (VID), to promote mechanisms at a central level that articulate the public role of academic work from the creation of innovative, inter- and transdisciplinary proposals, which are developed in conjunction with decision-makers, […]
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In hopes of diminishing the urban-rural divide in Oregon, the Rural Engagement & Vitality (REV) Center, a joint venture of Eastern Oregon University and Wallowa Resources, has partnered with Sarah Greenman to create a play that will tell “unheard narratives” from state residents (REV Center, 2020). The Urban-Rural Theater Project will be a verbatim play […]
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Brewerville City, situated in Montserrado County, Africa, is a municipality that is presently confronted with a severe waste management predicament. As a result of insufficient policy interventions, the general populace is confronted with an inadequate waste management system that clogs public spaces, waterways, and thoroughfares with refuse hazardous waste, nonrecyclable, and recyclable materials. The average Brewerville […]
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Like many other African cities, Lusaka is facing rapid urbanization and various challenges related to inequality, climate change, economic opportunity, and service delivery. The city is faced with limited technical capacity to deliver essential services to all 3.3 million people and with a growth rate of about 5% annually, Lusaka’s Local Authority is unable to […]
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When Covid-19 hit Africa, the levels of fear about the risks that communities faced were high. Additionally, the provision of basic services to communities by the local authorities within their mandate, particularly in Lusaka was hampered partly due to increased operational costs and the quick spread of the disease. This, coupled with the poor access […]
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Mbale is a lively city in the Eastern Region of Uganda known for its stimulating hiking trails and bountiful crops, making it an optimal location for both tourists and residents. However, Mbale is facing an urgent waste management crisis that aims to threaten the daily operations of the city. While Mbale has a waste dumping […]
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Grand Cape Mount County in Western Liberia is home to Lake Piso. This large lake accommodates a sizable mangrove forest that is essential to the lake’s ecosystem and village areas as it provide protection against erosion and absorbs harmful storm surges. One of the biggest advantages of the mangrove forest is its ability to sequester […]
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Many African cities are currently struggling to deal with issues such as resource scarcity, waste management, and environmental sustainability, and eThekwini Municipality, more commonly known as Durban, in South Africa is no different. The population of Durban in the province of KwaZulu-Natal is growing rapidly. Unfortunately, the city is not built for this large population […]
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