ICT can reverse oil curse
Oil is a curse for Nigeria. It is as powerful as it is counterintuitive and has made Nigeria, a poor mental giant of Africa. This is evident in the lack…
Building an eco-friendly Green ICT Market as the lasting legacy of ICTFOOTPRINT.eu
The ICTFOOTPRINT.eu carried out its final event on 17th January 2019, in Brussels (Belgium), co-located and capitalising from the related audience attending the Connected Smart Cities & Communities Conference, organised by OASC was both a policy-oriented…
ITU Highlights importance of ICTs for climate change
ITU, together with the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, is organizing the first Green Standards Week last September in Rome, Italy. Hosted by Telecom Italia, the cluster of workshops that…
Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destruction, scientists warn
Dhaka, 21 September, 2020: Wildlife populations have fallen by more than two-thirds in less than 50 years, according to a major report by the conservation group WWF. The report says…
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Easy exercises for kids to do at home
Packing lunch for your little one may be a headache because your child comes back home from school with their food untouched. This can be frustrating and confusing for any…
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5 Healthy and nutrition tips for your kids this winter
To maintain your kid’s health during all seasons, it is essential to follow a regime that includes health pertaining tips of that particular season. For your kids to beat the…
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Tips to turn your kids into avid reads
“To learn to read is to light a fire” — Victor Hugo Reading is a habit that not only educates but also makes one reflect upon life and teaches valuable…
Nature-based solutions for our towns and cities
When we talk about nature-based solutions (NbS)—that is protecting, managing, restoring or creating ecosystems for the benefit of the people and biodiversity—we almost always think of wilderness or rural areas.…
How plastics contribute to climate change
In 2015, Texas A&M graduate student Christine Figgener recorded a video of her colleagues removing a straw lodged in a turtle’s nostril. The video went viral, inspiring people to take action. Since…
How to stop discarded face masks from polluting the planet
Personal protective equipment is made of plastic and isn't recyclable. Now it’s being found everywhere on earth, including the oceans. The solution isn’t complicated: Throw them away. You’re out for…