Main Theme Sub-theme: Carbon Reduction; Biochar; Waste Product; Agricultural Sustainability; Agro-Technology; Carbon Removal Technology Abstract With a population of more than 27 million people, Cameroon is a country in Central Africa with a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission per capita of 0.34 metric tons and annual emission of 9.30 million tons as of 2021. These emissions …
Main Theme Sub-theme: Wave energy; renewable energy; marine innovation; Carbon Footprint; CarbonReduction; digitization; marine industry Abstract The Blue Economy refers to an economy that is motivated by the use and management of resources from the ocean. Currently, the Earth’s oceans experience increased pressures from over-exploitation, pollution and climate change, all of which change the chemical …
Wave Power Generation & Digitization: Ocean Power Technologies Read More »
Main Theme Introduction The energy sector (electricity, heating & transport) accounted for 73% of global GHG emissions already in 2016. In order to decarbonise, we need massive electrification of this sector and also an accelerated increase of renewable energy share from the entire energy mix. What if we can accelerate the change, and at the …
The Energy Coop: When communities become producers of green energy Read More »
Abstract Asia’s large and growing population will increase the demand for food over the next few decades – an estimated CAGR of 27.4% between 2020 and 2025. To meet this demand, agricultural lands across the region will need to improve their crop yield beyond their current levels. Unsustainable agricultural practices are worsening the yield and …
2021’s winners are: Moreloop (Thailand) tackles the problem of industrial fashion waste with the circular economy model. SumaSach’a (Colombia) provides biodiversity-based health, beauty, and wellness through 100% organic practices. Sparkle Agro Brands (Uganda) produces an innovative line of lotion and soap brands processed from would-be wasted stale milk. Sensegrass (Chile) is a soil intelligence platform …
Abstract The transport sector is the fastest-growing source of CO2 emissions in the EU. It is responsible for 24.6% of greenhouse gas emissions, and 46% of these come from road passenger transport. However, partly due to the Covid-19 crisis that drastically changed our behavior and awareness, citizens are now more aware than ever and ready …
Abstract Multiple burdens of malnutrition persist worldwide: 795 million people are hungry, more than 2 billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies and over 2 billion are overweight or obese. At the same time, various challenges continue to threaten global food security and nutrition. Smallholder farmers are a key to ending hunger and malnutrition worldwide, but …
Farmerline: Empowering farmers via mobile technology Read More »
Abstract There are growing expectations that sustainable investing – investing that takes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information into account – will contribute to the achievement of societal goals. In order for the 2030 EU climate target to be met, €350 billion annual increase in investments in sustainable businesses is required. However, defining what makes …
The EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan: Accelerating green investment Read More »
Abstract Research estimates that there are over 800 million women who menstruate on a daily basis. And yet the go-to menstrual solution is single-use plastic-based disposable sanitary pads. It is estimated that a single woman generates 130 to 150 kg of menstrual waste through the course of her menstruating years as a result of non-biodegradable …
Green Menstruation Products: Offering Environmental and Period Security Read More »
4Revs Innovation Challenge – Helping humanity solve its main survival challenges in one generation (2020-2050) Humanity is facing four essential survival challenges which we must overcome to enable the continued flourishing of life on Earth, relating to food, water, resources, and climate change/energy. Clearing these four bottlenecks will require revolutionary innovation – and will provide …