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Invasive alien species cause serious negative impacts to biodiversity
Aug 19 2021

Invasive Alien Species, animals or plants introduced accidentally or deliberately into a new environment, can cause serious negative impacts to biodiversity. Citizens can now signal IAS with a smartphone app.

Disastrous floods
Aug 12 2021

New study provides insights on how to better estimate associated risks, develop adequate risk reduction measures, and looks into flood trends in present and future conditions.

 The right to repair is a must in a circular economy
Aug 09 2021

Manufacturers should design their products with an eye to making future repairs more straightforward, such as coming up with modular designs, and making disassembly possible with simple tools.

Expansion and modernisation of Africa’s electricity sector
Aug 06 2021

How to undertake the much needed expansion and modernisation of Africa’s electricity sector? International partnerships such as the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative can play a crucial role.