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The Rise of Digital Environmentalism: Social Media as a Tool for Change

The Rise of Digital Environmentalism: Social Media as a Tool for Change Environmental activism has evolved from grassroots movements to a global effort fuelled by social media. Digital environmentalism leverages the power of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to raise awareness, mobilise communities, and inspire change. By amplifying voices, sharing vital information, and fostering global collaboration, online activism has brought environmental issues to the forefront of public consciousness.Importance of Digital EnvironmentalismSocial media has transformed the way people engage with […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

wetlands retoration

Climate Change

S3, E12: Resilient Design and Urban Planning with Lisa Lattu

S3, E12: Resilient Design and Urban Planning with Lisa Lattu In this episode of Constructive Voices, we dive deep into the world of resilient design and urban planning with Lisa Lattu, a pioneering "plangineer" who blends the best of civil engineering and urban planning to create sustainable, disaster-resistant communities. Hosted by Jackie De Burca, the conversation explores the critical importance of resilient infrastructure, particularly in cities prone to natural disasters like hurricanes, and addresses the challenges of maintaining and upgrading […]

todaySeptember 3, 2024

Urban Growth & Climate Change

Cities

Addressing the Twin Crises of Urban Growth & Climate Change While Creating Abundant Nature, Health, and Wealth

Addressing the Twin Crises of Urban Growth and Climate Change While Creating Abundant Nature, Health, and Wealth The dual crises of rapid urban growth and climate change are among the most pressing challenges of our time. Cities are expanding at unprecedented rates, with over 55% of the global population now living in urban areas—a figure projected to reach nearly 70% by 2050 UN, 2022. At the same time, climate change is exacerbating the vulnerabilities of these urban spaces, from rising […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024

How Tree Sensors Are Being Used Around the World

Biodiversity

How Tree Sensors Are Being Used Around the World

How Tree Sensors Are Being Used Around the World Trees are essential to urban and natural ecosystems, offering a wide range of benefits, from purifying air and sequestering carbon dioxide to providing shade and enhancing biodiversity. However, maintaining the health of trees in cities and forests is an ongoing challenge for environmental scientists, city planners, and foresters. Recent technological advancements, particularly in the field of the Internet of Nature (IoN), have led to the development of "tree sensors." These sensors […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024

Transforming Existing Buildings into Sustainable Powerhouses

Architecture

Transforming Existing Buildings into Sustainable Powerhouses

Transforming Existing Buildings into Sustainable Powerhouses As the world grapples with climate change and dwindling natural resources, the construction industry is increasingly focused on reducing its environmental impact. A significant part of this effort involves transforming existing buildings into sustainable powerhouses. This process conserves resources and revitalises older structures, enhancing their functionality and value. Transforming existing buildings is a practice that involves retrofitting older structures with modern, energy-efficient technologies and sustainable materials. This approach is significant because it preserves the […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

wetlands retoration

Climate Change

S3, 11: Newsflash: Wetlands Restoration & Recording Breaking Temperatures

Newsflash: Wetlands Restoration & Recording Breaking Temperatures: Under 5 Minutes Listen Mossy Earth and their local partners have restored a 40 hectare meadow wetland! In cooperation with their local partners BROZ Nature Conservation Association, who were also partners on the Flooded Forest project, they have flooded another wetland along the Danube! This time the project focused on a different type of wetland habitat - wet meadows - that have become a rare sight in these lowlands. Not long ago, wetlands […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

Constructive Voices News

Claire Wansbury

S3, 10: Newsflash: Losing Noah’s Ark But Winning Awards

S3, E10 Losing Noah's Ark But Winning Awards Under 5 Minute Listen, Click Below In this newsflash, 5-minute episode, you will learn about why scientists are warning that the Pantanal, often described as a "paradise on Earth," could be irreversibly damaged by the Hidrovia project. The delicate balance that sustains this unique ecosystem is already under pressure from climate change, deforestation, and other human activities. Learn about how one of our longterm collaborators is once again on one of the […]

todayAugust 13, 2024

25 Years of Biodiversity Conservation in the Republic of Congo

Wildlife Conservation Society

Pioneering Public-Private Collaboration Celebrates 25 Years of Biodiversity Conservation in the Republic of Congo

Pioneering Public-Private Collaboration Celebrates 25 Years of Biodiversity Conservation in the Republic of Congo ***WCS Media Release*** Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, August 5, 2024 – An innovative public-private collaboration, the Peripheral Ecosystem Management Project (PROGEPP), is celebrating 25 years of protecting gorillas, elephants and other wildlife and for empowering local communities. Established in 1999, PROGEPP is a unique collaboration between the Ministry of Forest Economy, Olam Agri's Wood Business - Congolaise Industrielle de Bois (CIB), and the Wildlife Conservation Society […]

todayAugust 6, 2024

constructive voices thought leaders

Alexandra Steed

S3, E9: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 3

S3, E9: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 3 Alexandra Steed Podcast: Part 3The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give away 10 copies of her book. Be sure to enter above.Listen to Part 1 on this page and Part 2 here.In Part 3,  host, Jackie De […]

todayAugust 5, 2024

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