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The issues of climate change and some real actions are taking place.  “Cities of Love” begins to document ideas and stories of such efforts. While this journey begins the long road to discover worldwide efforts, there’s never been a more appropriate time than now, to honor the common people and businesses, with an award for their honorable efforts.

There is a laudable increase in ground-up efforts amongst common people as well as enterprises, to link arms for a concerted, holistic movement. www.citiesoflove.org (more…)

Interview with Mr. J.D. Kasamoto, General Manager of the Service and Environment Division at Ricoh Asia Pacific. In his current role, he oversees 10 countries in the Asia Pacific region, supporting these countries on the service and environmental directions and enhancement efforts. (more…)

Urban farming is not limited to growing large vegetative plants. You could consider growing microgreens instead, especially those who live in apartments and don’t have access to a garden.

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Studio Roosegaarde is the social design lab of Dutch artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde. Together with his team of designers and engineers, Roosegaarde creates landscapes of the future for a better world.

The studio connects people, technology and space to improve daily life in urban environments and spark the imagination. (more…)

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden’s mission is to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants, advance sustainability and human and environmental well-being through action and research, and to celebrate its historic glass houses. The mission of the organization is evident in the Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL). (more…)

Interview with Prof. Dr. Jeff Obbard, Environmental Scientist

Prof. Dr. Jeff Obbard is an environmental scientist, ecologist, environmental engineer, and entrepreneur. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Chemistry & Microbiology), and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Ecology (1st Class) from the UK. He spent 17 years at the Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), and has recently returned from Qatar, where he was Director and Professor at the Environmental Science Centre, Qatar University.  (more…)

Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia is Asia’s largest trade exhibition showcasing green building technologies and solutions, attracting over 450 exhibiting companies and 10,775 trade professionals in 2017.

The three-day event will be the ultimate platform for business sourcing, networking, and knowledge-sharing for the regional community of architects, building owners, contractors, consultants, developers, facility managers and energy managers. (more…)