Urbanization and Human Development: A Comparative Study of Sweden and India
The case of Sweden Sweden is a country with a low level of multidimensional poverty, and even though the UNDP issued a…
Articles by members
Roughly one article a week during term, written and signed by members of the Blog division: energy, climate, ESG, finance, food, cities and the politics behind them. Reports are here too.
Renewable Energy: The Hidden Problems and Potential Solutions
The Problem: Renewable energy is becoming a problem. What was once hailed as a silver bullet that would eliminate the burning of…
War’s Forgotten Casualty: The Environmental Devastation of Armed Conflicts
Throughout history, wars have left a devastating impact on society, the economy, and politics. As environmental concerns take centre stage in global…
NYC Climate Week: A review on the Energy Transition Accelerator
The NYC Climate Week, held from September 22nd to 29th, brought together businesses and global leaders to discuss pressing climate challenges. One…
Water Scarcity and Conservation: Making Waves for Freshwater
Water is the lifeblood of all our ecosystems: it’s freshwater systems that power and allow them to thrive, the single natural resource…
Unwrapping the Debate: The Environmental Dilemma of Plastic Food Packaging
In our modern world, convenience often comes at a cost, and one of the most glaring examples of this is the pervasive…
Circular Fashion – Where To Next?
The current fashion model operates following a linear economy view, by prioritizing mass production and consumption of clothing and footwear. In fact,…
The Effects of Climate Change on Arctic Tundras
The tundra is one of the harshest biomes on earth that is characterized for its frost molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, low…
Exploring Climate Change Myths: Debunking Misconceptions from All Perspectives
Exploring Climate Change Myths: Debunking Misconceptions from All Perspectives When we enter discussions about climate change (global warming) one is usually under…
The rise of green bonds
In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed a notable surge in the issuance and uptake of green bonds, reflecting a growing…
Driving Towards Sustainability: Urban Transport Strategies for a Greener Future
Despite a temporary downturn due to Covid-19, demand for urban passenger transport will more than double between 2015 and 2050. If cities…
Rails over runways: Is Europe ready to ban short-distance flights?
According to the International Council on Clean Transportation, approximately 2.4% of global emissions come from air traffic. Surely this depends on the number…