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An affordable housing development in Spain that's energy efficient.

Catalonia’s housing revolution: Where affordability meets sustainability

An alternative housing system is emerging across the region and it could create a global blueprint.

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How Finland won the war on homelessness (mostly)

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How India is providing a lifeline to struggling farmers amid its solar push

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How this entrepreneur is slashing grocery costs and waste in South Africa’s townships

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Western Australia’s new solar redistribution policy

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Maasai people in Tanzania protecting their forests and land with the help of carbon markets.

How these Tanzanian communities are tapping carbon markets for conservation, developmental funding

In 2024, the Makame Savannah project, which includes five Maasai communities, earned $1.3 million in carbon revenues.
A small hydroelectric power plant

How small hydro plants are transforming rural communities in Kenya

The government estimates the country’s potential for small hydro systems is 3GW — or 100 times the current installed capacity.
A painting of 'the gleaners'.

Gleaning: The ancient practice fighting modern food waste

Gleaning is making a comeback in response to the crises of food waste and poverty. However, it remains a stopgap measure.
A photo of a former inmate with a host family that has participated in the Homecoming Project.

This organisation pairs former inmates with homeowners — with remarkable success

Six years into the programme, none of the former inmates have returned to prison.
A household in Western Australia redistributing its excess rooftop solar

Octopus Energy now lets homes donate their excess solar to those who need it

Instead of selling excess energy into the grid, customers can choose to gift it instead.
A balcony solar system on the exterior of an apartment block.

Germany doubles number of solar balcony systems since start of 2024 – report

The registered systems bring the installed capacity of balcony solar PV to 600 megawatts.
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