Universidad Veracruzana (UV) is a public university that commits to directing its substantial knowledge base toward solutions of society’s needs. Since its creation, UV has engaged with communities, governments, civil NGOs, and the productive sector to contribute to the welfare of people. Through its Sustainability Master Plan 2023, the university promises that: 1) Its student […]
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The EPIC-Network will host a conference and workshop for university representatives, local government officials, and organizational partners interested in adopting, adapting, and/or enhancing the EPIC Model for their institutions and communities. The free 2023 EPIC-Network Conference will be hosted virtually June 12-14, 2023. EPIC-N would like your help to make the conference a better experience […]
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Located in southern Montana, the City of Bozeman is home to approximately 50,000 people. The Gallatin County seat offers a thriving arts scene, cultural festivals, farmers’ markets, and excellent outdoor recreation in nearby Paradise Valley, Yellowstone National Park, and the Gallatin Mountains. Local officials and residents value a sustainable, equitable, and participatory approach to community planning […]
Calamba is the largest city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is the regional center of the Calabarzon Region, and in 2020, it was home to a population of 539,671. The city is part of the province that has been identified as one of the most vulnerable to climate change. Despite the various measures […]
For many years, the City of Apache Junction has had a limited approach when it came to managing residential solid waste. Due to complaints surrounding solid waste issues, Apache Junction determined they must improve current policies to better the quality of life for their growing population and to limit environmental health impacts. Apache Junction sought assistance […]
The Alor Gajah Municipal Council collaborated with Universiti Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL-MICET) and the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation to create a systematic, practical, and effective solid waste management at the Alor Gajah Wet Market community. Together, the three parties aim to raise awareness of the […]
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The provincial government of An Giang Province is constantly looking for innovative approaches in line with sustainable urban development. The government sought to generate an informed database for future growth with aims at mapping inundation areas for sustainable drainage and waterlogging management. With a better drainage system and flood management, the provincial government can proceed […]
By Ada Inman The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development and EPIC-N have entered the third year of their partnership! The partnership formally began in July 2020, and this year will continue: The partnership also launched a new webinar series focused on resilience. The webinar series is on a […]
Public awareness is an essential part of emergency prevention and preparedness. A well informed public is better equipped to avoid emergencies altogether and safely navigate them should they arise. The City of Bozeman Fire Department wished to educate the community on relevant fire safety and emergency issues. Fire Chief Joshua Waldo saw an opportunity to […]
On November 15, 2022, the EPIC-Network was featured during the 4th Capacity Building Hub side event at COP27. Find the details of the event below and more information in the event site here. Event title: Capacities For Building Climate Resilience: Insights & Learning From 3 Global Initiatives When: 15 November at 11:15am-12:30pm (Egypt)Where: 4th Capacity-Building Hub, Blue Zone, Sharm El […]
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