By Wenxuan Song, Yinlong Shen, Yuan Ning, Yufan Zhu Dating back to the Qing Qianlong period, as the saying goes, “Chicken feather for sugar”, citizens in Yiwu started to do bartering, and the tradition of trading seems to engrave itself in the genes of people in Yiwu. After the Reform and Opening-up in 1978, a […]
With resolute determination, Project Utkarsh addresses critical social and environmental challenges, weaving together innovative solutions that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals include SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 12 –
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Floral waste poses a significant challenge in India, with places of worship generating a staggering 20 tonnes of discarded flowers daily. This waste, deemed holy due to its use as religious offerings, accounts for nearly a third of all solid waste in the country, polluting both land and water. The country’s religious and cultural activities
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Innovative Startups Compete for Coveted Prize to Fuel Business Growth The Manila Venture Program (MVP) has set the stage for a thrilling showdown of entrepreneurship and innovation with the launch of its flagship event, MVP Demo Day. Set to take place on August 25, 2023, at the prestigious One Ayala venue, MVP Demo Day promises
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India is a land of contrasts, with vibrant colors, bustling cities, and rich cultural heritage. However, beneath the surface lies a growing problem: air pollution. According to recent reports, India ranks among the top ten most polluted countries in the world, with devastating effects on human health, wildlife, and the environment. What is Project Ibtida?
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By Chelsie Lee Rattigan After recently recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are entering a new crisis, the cost-of-living crisis within the UK. The cost-of-living crisis, life on low pay, rising prices, humanitarian crisis, inflation, rising energy prices, hunger crisis, homelessness, despair. These are just some examples of what the UK public is exposed to
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By Eniola Abdulroqeeb Arowolo Over the years, Nigeria has faced the detriments of climate change which has, according to a report by BBC, left over a million people displaced. The country is used to seasonal flooding and has continued to be a disturbing threat to the lives and properties of the people. This brings one to the
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By Mariane Gabrielle C. Cagalawan At the beginning of the pandemic, wearing a face mask felt like a burden. But as schools reopen in the Philippines, it became a hiding cloak for students, protecting them from society more than it protects them from the virus. After more than two years of COVID-19 lockdown, the Philippines
As a country that has long struggled with issues around the environment, fair trade, and equality along its long and winding path to development, China has taken into its priorities to recourse towards sustainability.
“I wonder why we’re always demanding and not doing anything for our society. For example, there’s a fire and you say ‘It’s burning’, but what are you doing to prevent wildfires in your city or your country? What are you doing? You have to do something and that change comes from yourself.
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