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Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: how the Paris Olympics is going green—and what it’s missing
Climate Change | Eco-action | Environmental | Sustainability

Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: how the Paris Olympics is going green—and what it’s missing

ByThe Conversation 13/08/202413/08/2024

In the midst of the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny.

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Indigenous Knowledge is key to a sustainable future
Climate Change | Environmental | Sustainability

Indigenous Knowledge is key to a sustainable future

ByMichelle Daugaard 06/08/202419/10/2024

Indigenous peoples have a profound connection to their land and waters, often spanning millennia. This Friday, August 9, is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day we can think on how Indigenous knowledge is key to creating a more sustainable future.

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Finding the solution to plastic pollution
Eco-action | Environmental | Sustainability

Finding the solution to plastic pollution

ByMichelle Daugaard 30/07/202430/07/2024

We’ve come to the end of another plastic-free July. How did you go in trying to eliminate your plastic use? We can all agree that it’s not easy. But things are starting to change.

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You’ve got a friend in me
Mental health | Social | Sustainability | Well-being

You’ve got a friend in me

ByMichelle Daugaard 23/07/202422/07/2024

Every year on July 30th, the world celebrates International Day of Friendship. But what does friendship truly mean in today’s world?

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The significance of school belonging in protecting mental health
Mental health | Social | Well-being

The significance of school belonging in protecting mental health

ByMonash University Lens 16/07/202421/08/2024

Mental health prevention and promotion can start at school.

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World Population Day: more than just numbers
Environmental | Sustainability

World Population Day: more than just numbers

ByMichelle Daugaard 09/07/202410/07/2024

World Population Day is a day to reflect on the incredible journey of humanity, our growing population, and the opportunities and challenges that presents.  

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3 ways to make a difference this Plastic-Free July
Environmental | Sustainability

3 ways to make a difference this Plastic-Free July

ByMichelle Daugaard 02/07/202402/07/2024

Thinking your efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, don’t make much of a dent when it comes to plastic pollution? These 3 ideas may help.

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A renewable energy transition that doesn’t harm nature? It’s not just possible, it’s essential
Climate Change | Environmental | Sustainability

A renewable energy transition that doesn’t harm nature? It’s not just possible, it’s essential

ByThe Conversation 25/06/202425/06/2024

Climate change damages nature—loss of nature exacerbates climate change. So, damaging nature to mitigate climate change is like shooting ourselves in the foot.

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Hope for a More Welcoming World this World Refugee Day
Humanitarian | Social | Sustainability

Hope for a More Welcoming World this World Refugee Day

ByMichelle Daugaard 18/06/202418/06/2024

The theme for 2024 World Refugee Day—”For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed”—reminds us that refugees need to be greeted with open arms not fear or indifference.

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Here’s what businesses and consumers can do to tackle modern slavery in supply chains
Humanitarian | Social | Sustainability

Here’s what businesses and consumers can do to tackle modern slavery in supply chains

ByThe Conversation 11/06/202411/06/2024

About 49.6 million people are still in forced labour globally, a quarter of which are children. What can businesses and consumers do about it?

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