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Since the dawn of time, humans have been hardwired to crave a reciprocal connection with nature. Yet in the blink of an eye, much of our actual jungles have been transformed into concrete jungles.
Biophilia emerged as a response to this detachment, recognising our innate need to reconnect with our roots.
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Rising grocery costs leave Aussies financially strained, turning to charities like Foodbank. Explore how Sustain champions food system reform, advocating for urban farming and equitable access to nourishment.
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In a world grappling with the environmental toll of industries like textiles, Jessie French is riding the crest of a green movement harnessing algae for sustainable fabrication materials, propelling us towards a post-petrochemical future.
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Global Citizen's mission to end poverty by 2030 is making waves. Read how they're catalyzing change worldwide. Discover the power of collective action and impactful change.
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Dive into the innovative approaches of three brands that are reshaping the design landscape and championing a more sustainable and compassionate future. From ALT. Leather's biomaterials crafted from agricultural waste to Studio Klarenbeek & Dros' eco-friendly creations, and Vivobarefoot's purpose-driven footwear, these brands prioritize the planet over profit.
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From interactive icebergs to illuminating mushrooms, these awe-inspiring projects awaken urgency and inspire global change. Discover how artists around the world are using their environmental works of art to awaken urgency, spark conversations, and inspire action in favor of a better tomorrow.
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Nate Hagens, an expert in systems thinking, neuroscience, and ecological economics, reveals the challenges humanity faces in the era of polycrisis.
Find out why 'net zero' might be a dangerous goal and where our efforts should be directed for a sustainable future.
Whether it’s the future of general intelligence or the disruptions caused by generative AI, almost everyone alive is waking up to the world-changing potential of these breakthrough technologies.
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When it comes to tackling society’s most wicked challenges, some people are ‘dreamers’ and some people are ‘doers.’ For Katie Patrick, the author of ‘How to Save The World,’ dreaming, is doing.
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When you reflect on your connection to food what comes to mind? Childhood memories steeped in rich, homely recipes, a concoction of our favourite flavours? Or maybe it's the evenings gathered around the dining table with friends and family? At the root of this ritual is an understanding that food is grounded in much more than what gets served on the table. By: Rachel Worcou
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Extrapolations is the latest Apple TV series from Burns. It is set 15 years in the future, roughly the same amount of time that passed between Contagion and Covid. This time, instead of dropping us into the middle of a pandemic, Burns transports us to a future where the climate crisis has continued to intensify unabated. We can only hope that this time his cautionary prognostication won’t be as accurate.
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Solitaire Townsend sees the future as a race between armageddon and awesome, and she’s betting on awesome. The rebel-with-a-cause, who grew up on a council estate in Bedford and began her ‘activist career’ at the age of 12. Since then she has authored two best-selling books, is an in-demand global keynote speaker, runs one of the most influential purpose-driven communications agencies on the planet, and was recently named as a United Nations SDG Pioneer.
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In a 2016 lecture given at the opening of Cambridge University’s Centre for the Future of Intelligence, renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking warned that the development of Artificial Intelligence would ‘either be the best, or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity,’ and that, 'if we were not careful, it might be the last thing'. | Words: Daniel Simons
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“Imagination allows us to conceive of delightful future possibilities, pick the most amazing one, and pull the present forward to meet it.” - Jason Silva | Words: Daniel Simons
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Free to Feed is a wonderful Melbourne-based social enterprise with food, community, and connection at its heart. The registered charity creates empowering employment opportunities for refugees and people seeking asylum through the creation of shared food experiences. These include community cooking classes, food events, and catering that celebrate and showcase the diverse cuisines and stories of the people they support.
Byline: Lisa Cugnetto
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Competitions are magnets for change. Firstly, and most importantly, they change the public perception about what’s possible. They also incentivise risk takers to push boundaries, motivate global investment, and result in enormous amounts of press - often for projects or solutions that may otherwise not receive much coverage. A well designed competition can also lead to a raft of new and innovative ideas and give rise to entire industries and ecosystems - before and after the prize goal has been achieved.
Words by Daniel Simons
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With the window to secure a safe climate future closing, and trillions of dollars in search of solutions, Australia’s climate tech sector is exploding. Meet some of the top organisations that are nurturing our best talent, driving growth, and helping the impact ecosystem thrive.
Words by Daniel Simons
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Design Outlook 23 (DO23) continues to make a significant impact on the Melbourne design community with its energising event wrapping last month.
The event took place at Fed Square in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, following the success of the 2022 version, and brought together designers, creatives, and thought leaders to explore the latest trends and ideas in the design industry.
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A new generation of design researchers are delving deeply into mycelium's potential, illuminating a sustainable path for creating environmentally responsible design products. Im-permanent is a survey exhibition of mycelium practice and an official part of NGV Melbourne Design Week 2023 running from May 18 - 28, at The Store Gallery, Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne.
Words by Alexi Freeman
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