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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 18, 20242 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
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Biotech Urbanism: Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Future Cities
Biotech Urbanism fuses nature and technology, reimagining cities as living ecosystems.

afkar collective
Oct 8, 20243 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
Sep 20, 20243 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
Aug 29, 20243 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 25, 20244 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
Apr 6, 20243 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...

afkar collective
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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