Tackling the global challenges of sustainable development requires global change. In this section, we will look at some of the different roles at play in making change happen. Change is …
Thinking about homelessness “Sadly, many people view homelessness as the result of personal failings, and consider that if the economy is going well, there is no excuse for not …
The aim of Sustainable Development Goal 7, ‘affordable and clean energy, is for energy to be accessible in both developed and developing countries. It also aims for this energy to …
Food waste and food poverty are issues that affect people in almost every city and town. Here, we begin with an introduction to the problem of food waste and then …
We can all learn lessons from past experiences. In fact, some of the biggest successes have come from years of trying and trying again. According to legend, Thomas Edison’s teachers …
In the video, we hear from Auron Tare. He talks about the previous lack of infrastructure in Butrint and the work that has been done there around generating new life …
Simon O’Doherty is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Bristol. His main area of research is concerned with the global growth of Montreal Protocol gases …
At the time of filming, Paul Smith was a Labour Councillor for Bristol Central Ward and Cabinet Member for Homes & Communities. Within and beyond his job roles, Paul has …
The St Mungo’s group in Bristol city believe that supporting the homeless is not just about providing them with accommodation. Housing is one of the many services they offer. For …
The University of Bristol’s Sustainability Team pledge is to create a carbon neutral campus by 2030. This ambitious target is supported by the team’s policy and strategy, and a robust …
Domestic energy efficiency, particularly with regard to building warmth, has the potential to play a significant role in reducing energy generation needs in colder countries (Downson et al, 2012). Estimates …
At the University of Bristol, students are challenging perceptions of food waste. The ‘Just Eat It’ group helped to raise awareness of food poverty as a global challenge and showed …
Academic research has found that an increase in a person’s income or wealth can lead to an average increase in their self-reported happiness levels, but only up to a certain …
‘Sustainability’ isn’t just about the environment. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of ‘sustainable’ is ‘able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.’ If we think …
If we are trying to change something, whether it be big or small, we are bound to face obstacles. Here are a few which have come up in our conversations …