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Introducing the Regenerative City
First in a series of podcasts exploring regenerative cities. In the first episode, we take stock of urbanisation. Our speakers break down the challenges that need to be tackled for cities to be relevant, enticing and habitable in the twenty-first century. They explore models which have infiltrated...
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Combining the Circular Economy, Doughnut Economy, and Permaculture to Create a Holistic Economic Model for Future Generations
The Circular Economy (CE) is an economic system that integrates economics and the environment to offer a model of sustainability and business opportunity. Whilst the CE has the potential to benefit society, there is a lack of the social aspect being integrated into the current framework. Combining...
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The vital role of nature-based solutions in a nature positive economy
The European Commission Directorate-General for Research & Innovation has just released a new independent expert report on the role of nature-based solutions in the transition towards a nature positive economy.
This report is a first step in addressing knowledge gaps in the potential economic...
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The Invention of Nature. Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Not only was his life fascinating, the story shows the flourishing body of work and exploration that grew up in the late 1700's and early 1800s, resulting in festivals, towns, land masses, ocean currents and more named after the reknowned explorer. His work informed future generations, but succumbed...