The small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries, which are particularly affected by climate change, are facing life-and-death problems as nations, such as loss of national land. Therefore, the United Nations Framework Convention on...
Economic development and job opportunities are crucial for any society. While the Coronavirus has caused economic damage in Japan and worldwide, Japan is in a fortunate position as the world’s third-largest economy. Over the years, Japan has been...
In emerging Asian countries, improving access to affordable housing in urban settings is a major concern. Slums often develop in cities with rapid rural-urban migration and tight housing supplies. As a result, in these informal settlements, dwellers...
One of the biggest challenges for developing countries to implement circular economy approaches is the lack of proper e-waste infrastructure. E-waste is a growing issue in West African countries like Ghana and Nigeria, where burning and dismantling...
Maximizing the lifecycle of raw materials is a major part of circular economy models. Pursuing innovation in this area provides multiple benefits at once, including improved economic stability, employment opportunities and a reduced negative impact...