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Eco-tourism

Suriname’s Green Revolution:

How Eco-tourism Can Transform an Oil-Driven Economy Suriname, a small nation nestled in the heart of South America, stands at a crossroads. While its economy currently leans heavily on oil and gas exploration in the promising Suriname-Guyana basin, an enticing alternative beckons – the transformative power of eco-tourism. Here’s how this emerging sector could propel…
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VLT Carioca

From Rio to Paramaribo

A VLT Inspiration for Revitalizing the Heart of Suriname Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, is a vibrant city steeped in history and cultural charm. Yet, like many urban centers, it faces challenges in revitalizing its downtown and port areas. Could Rio de Janeiro’s VLT Carioca, a light rail system credited with breathing new life into its historic…
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How humans have changed the Earth’s surface in 2023

How humans have changed the Earth’s surface in 2023

From new artificial islands to the environmental devastation caused by the breach of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam – this is how humanity has changed the face of our planet throughout the past year. by Richard Gray / BBC There are few places on the Earth where humans have not left a mark of some kind. An…
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Clean Energy Sector could be an amazing opportunity for employment

The Industry Now Employs More People Than Fossil Fuel Industry eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 1 Feb. 2024– Over Thirty-five million people are now employed in the global clean energy sector, compared to 32 million in the fossil fuel industry, according to a new report released Wednesday by the International Energy Agency. The second edition of the annual World…
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Can the problem of plastic pollution ever be solved?

Can the problem of plastic pollution ever be solved?

There are more microplastic particles in the oceans than stars in the galaxy. That’s obviously a big threat to the environment and to human health. The problem is that nobody can agree exactly how to solve this problem.

Green digital transformation

Green digital transformation

How to Sustainably Close the Digital Divide and Harness Digital Tools for Climate Action Abstract Climate change is unfolding amid the greatest information and communication revolution in human history. From e-commerce and social media to smart manufacturing and precision farming, digital technologies have become prevalent in all aspects of economic and social life. Digital technologies…
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Indonesia Launches Construction Of Pioneering Carbon Storage Project

Indonesia Launches Construction Of Pioneering Carbon Storage Project

Indonesia marked a significant milestone on Friday as President Joko Widodo launched the construction of the country’s first carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project in West Papua province. This pioneering project, operated by global energy major BP (LON: BP), has the potential to sequester up to 1.8 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to a statement…
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What is Carbon Credit? How Do I Get Carbon Credit?

What is Carbon Credit? How Do I Get Carbon Credit?

What is Carbon Credit? How much is carbon credit worth? These are important questions. Other topics we cover include; what is carbon credits in agriculture, carbon credit sellers, carbon credit investors, and how do i get carbon credits?

Carbon Pricing explained

Carbon Pricing Explained

How Carbon Credits, Carbon Offsets and Taxes are Priced Between talk of carbon credits, carbon offsets, and of course carbon emissions, it can feel like carbon is everywhere. But unless you understand carbon pricing, you’ll never understand how – and why – carbon markets work the way they do. Let’s break down carbon pricing, starting with a simple…
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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, university’s first new school in 70 years, will accelerate solutions to global climate crisis

By Amy Adams and Anneke Cole Stanford’s first new school in 70 years will launch this fall as the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, recognizing a $1.1 billion gift from John and Ann Doerr, the largest in the university’s history. The commitment, together with gifts from other generous donors, will extend the university’s scholarship and dramatically…
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