Biodiversity
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Embracing a Net Zero Future: Transforming Australian Regional Communities
Following on from my Net Zero Cities Infographic, I thought I would knock up another one for Regional Communities, with a focus on Australia. As Australia moves towards a Net Zero future, regional communities stand on the brink of a transformative era. This shift promises not only environmental benefits but also significant economic opportunities that…
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Business and nature to reap rewards from circular urban spaces
Transforming how European towns and cities are built is key to unlocking massive economic, environmental and social benefits by 2035, according to a new report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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Net Zero Cities
Highlighting some of the positive transformations that can happen in our cities as we move towards Net Zero.
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Overhauling our food system
This eye-opening report shows how countries could save millions of lives and trillions of dollars by making changes to how we produce food. Our current systems are based on ideas and methods that go back 50 years and do not meet the challenges going forwards, 50 years. We need radical change and fast, to achieve…
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Melbourne Pollinator Corridor: Restoring Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes
The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor (MPC), is 8km community-driven wildlife corridor that will link 2 large green patches that run along the Birrarung (Yarra River), Westgate Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. The MPC focusses on native bees and other native pollinating insects, with the aim to bring 18,000 indigenous plants in 200 gardens by…
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Trees For The Future
This is a wonderful Org that really deserves our support. Trees For The Future train farmers in agroforestry and sustainable land use – so that they can grow vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. What makes them of particular interest is they are the people on the ground, getting the job…
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Bush Heritage Australia
Another wonderful not-for-profit conservation organisation that protects ecosystems and wildlife across Australia. There are close to 2,000 animals and plants on Australia’s threatened species list. Bush Heritage steps in where they are needed most. On the ground, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the agricultural sector to make sure any impact is…
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Ministry of Imagination Manifesto released as the world goes to the polls.
Post via: www.robhopkins.net [Download The Manifesto here]. This year, 49% of the world goes to the polls in 64 countries. As Time magazine puts it, “2024 is not just AN election year. It’s perhaps THE election year”. The outcomes of these elections will hugely shape the world and our future, most importantly of all is…
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Odonata Foundation
Odonata is an Australian Environmental Organisation that is saving endangered animals and regenerating landscapes, while increasing profitability for landholders. Since its inception, Odonata has protected over 49,000ha of habitat, engaged with 7 First Nations groups, worked with hundreds of businesses, farms, entrepreneurs and citizen scientists. It manages programs for multiple threatened species and has been…
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THE GREENLINE PROJECT – Melbourne, Australia
Our Wonderful Green Future involves us retrofitting our current cities of concrete & cars with new, vibrant, green and livable spaces. This will require a mix of small, local, initiatives, along with grand plans and big projects like the THE GREENLINE. The Greenline Project aims to reposition Melbourne’s Yarra River (Birrarung) as the focal point…
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The World’s First Forest City
Here’s an interesting project, imagining a Forest City of the future in Gabon, Central Africa, a country rich for its forests, rivers and biodiversity. Like all developing countries, their challenge is to decide whether they want to follow the principles of industrial cities or they want invent an ecological model that attracts talented people and…
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Pictures of the future 2045: Journey into the world of tomorrow.
I highly recommend you don’t just look at these amazing images and you visit the website too. (Armed with your translator. It’s in German) This project is so much more than a bunch of really nice renders of a potential Wonderful Green Future, it’s a toolkit for those looking to create Utopias. Utopias make change…