How International Students Are Changing University Design

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South Korea’s universities are entering a new phase of internationalisation. In a recent shift, several institutions have moved beyond offering English-medium tracks and have begun establishing entire departments and majors exclusively for international students.
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Iran War Could Spur Europe to Embrace Renewables

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The Mideast conflict is plunging the European Union into yet another energy crisis. EU officials are once again embracing solar and wind as a result.
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China is Helping Build Africa’s Cities Effectively

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As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure.
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Five Ways To Make Your Life More Sustainable

Five Ways To Make Your Life More Sustainable


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We need to do a lot more to stop that global warming from rising, because it’s affecting our day-to-day lives. For instance, there were 27 billion-dollar climate and weather disasters in the U.S. in 2024. (Meaning, of the several climate-related events in this country, 27 of them inflicted damages exceeding $1 billion.).
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11th Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

11th Regional Forum on Sustainable Development


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he Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) is set to take place in Kampala, Uganda, from April 9 to April 11, 2025, preceded by pre-events, such as the Africa Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum.
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World surges past 40% clean power in record renewables boom

World surges past 40% clean power in record renewables boom


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“Solar power has become the engine of the global energy transition,” said Phil MacDonald, Ember’s managing director. “Paired with battery storage, solar is set to be an unstoppable force. As the fastest-growing and largest source of new electricity, it is critical in meeting the world’s ever-increasing demand for electricity.”
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How Sustainability is Reshaping Real Estate

How Sustainability is Reshaping Real Estate


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.The global green building materials market is entering a period of transformative growth, driven by environmental imperatives, regulatory pressures, and a rapidly evolving construction ecosystem. Estimated at USD 422.27 billion in 2023, the green building materials market is projected to reach USD 1,199.52 billion by 2031 . . .
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Sustained Growth In MENA Despite Turmoil

Sustained Growth In MENA Despite Turmoil


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.According to the IMF, the region is expected to enjoy 3.8% growth in GDP in 2025, up from 1.9% in 2024, while North Africa is projected to expand by 4% compared with 2.9% last year. The United Arab Emirates (UA
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E), Saudi Arabia, and Egypt—the region’s largest economies—are also expected to be its strongest performers, with projected GDP growth rates of 5.1%, 4.6%, and 4.1%, respectively, in 2025.

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Why 2025 could be the year of the electric vehicle in developing countries

Why 2025 could be the year of the electric vehicle in developing countries


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De Jong says the shift to electric transport has a chance to transform cities around the world, helping them to reduce air pollution and rein in planet-warming greenhouse gases. We spoke with him about the society-altering potential of EVs and why he thinks 2025 is the year they finally start to go mainstream.
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How Smart Cities Are Transforming the Way We Live and Work

How Smart Cities Are Transforming the Way We Live and Work


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As urban populations grow and technology advances, cities worldwide are adopting smart city innovations to enhance everyday life. A smart city integrates digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and sustainable solutions to improve urban efficiency, safety, and quality of life.

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Geopolitics & Uncertainty: BCG on the Risks to Renewables

Geopolitics & Uncertainty: BCG on the Risks to Renewables


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Boston Consulting Group outlines the threats to sustainability coming from geopolitical instability, financial prioritisation & short-term thinking.
Corporate sustainability has been on an incredible trajectory, but could it be slowing down?
This is a question posed by Georg Kell, Founder of the UN’s Global Compact, Martin Reeves, Chair of the BCG Henderson Institute, and Helena Fox, Ambassador for the Institute.
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Artificial intelligence advances green solutions

Artificial intelligence advances green solutions


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A news report from China Daily: Experts highlighted the role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in accelerating green industrial upgrades and advancing global sustainable development at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum.
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