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afkar collective
Nov 182 min read
Carbon Markets at COP29: An Ecosystemic Perspective on Unresolved Challenges
Carbon markets at COP29: Progress masks unresolved issues. Ecosystemic approach needed for effective climate action.
afkar collective
Nov 63 min read
Grassroots Innovation: How Communities Are Reshaping Urban Regeneration
Communities drive innovation in Iztapalapa's Utopias, turning local knowledge into creative solutions for urban challenges
afkar collective
Oct 83 min read
Biotech Urbanism: Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Future Cities
Biotech Urbanism fuses nature and technology, reimagining cities as living ecosystems.
afkar collective
Sep 203 min read
Rethinking Placemaking: An Ecosystem Approach Centering Non-Human Stakeholders
Rethinking placemaking through an ecosystem lens - designing urban spaces that prioritize non-human stakeholders
afkar collective
Aug 293 min read
Bits, Atoms, SynBio, and the Future of Cities
SynBio merges bits and atoms, transforming cities with sustainable materials and living infrastructure.
afkar collective
Apr 254 min read
Reassessing Carbon Credits: A Double-Edged Sword for Urban Climate Strategy?
Carbon credits fund emission reductions but require scrutiny. Transparency and assessments are critical for genuine environmental impact.
afkar collective
Apr 63 min read
A Vision Unveiled: Al Jazirah Al Hamra's Potential as a Hyper-Real Sustainable Oasis
Introduction A world of infinite possibilities awaits at Al Jazirah Al Hamra, where the fusion of nature-based solutions, cutting-edge...
afkar collective
Mar 254 min read
Nurturing Nature’s Lifeline: Unveiling the Economic Advantages of Soil Regeneration in Urban Developments
In the face of escalating soil degradation impacting 33% of the world's soils due to erosive practices, pollution, and unsustainable land...
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