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The LCAU's Mexico City Initiative is working with the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the Mexico City government, and the engineering firm Mota-Engil Mexico.
Over the past three years, faculty and students from MIT and UNAM have worked on projects centered on energy transition.
The initiative has also spawned a sustainable construction startup that's contributing to local economies in both Mexico and the United States.
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Rwjbarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital Offers Included Service to Help ... 
The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH) is helping organizations create more welcoming, accessible environments.IncludED, adisability...more
The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH) is helping organizations create more welcoming, accessible environments.IncludED, adisability...more
Elon Professor Studies What Drives Meaning At Work 
Barjinder Singh, associate professor of management at the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, investigates the role of community climate in driving innovation at work.The study explores a...more
Barjinder Singh, associate professor of management at the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, investigates the role of community climate in driving innovation at work.The study explores a...more
Swiss Financial Centre: Innovative Despite Mounting Challenges 
Swiss financial centre: innovative despite mounting challenges - News - Media & Politics - Swiss Banking.Study confirms the innovative power of the Swiss financial centre and explains what is needed...more
Swiss financial centre: innovative despite mounting challenges - News - Media & Politics - Swiss Banking.Study confirms the innovative power of the Swiss financial centre and explains what is needed...more
How Columbia Students and Local Activists Are Co-Creating Climate Justice 
This semester, students formed interdisciplinary teams to work directly with two powerhouse community organizations.Students worked with South Bronx Unite to address the stifling reality of "Asthma...more
This semester, students formed interdisciplinary teams to work directly with two powerhouse community organizations.Students worked with South Bronx Unite to address the stifling reality of "Asthma...more
Nearly $800K in New Funding From Hcf, Kaiser Supports Uh's Maui Wildfire Study 
Maui Wildfire Exposure Study is a long-term effort tracking the health impacts of the 2023 Lahaina fires on Maui residents.The study provides free health screenings while generating data to better...more
Maui Wildfire Exposure Study is a long-term effort tracking the health impacts of the 2023 Lahaina fires on Maui residents.The study provides free health screenings while generating data to better...more
A1 Solarstore Celebrates Record-Breaking Participation and Innovation in Solar ... 
The A1 Scholarship program encourages currently enrolled college students with academic interests in sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental science to propose bold, original ideas...more
The A1 Scholarship program encourages currently enrolled college students with academic interests in sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental science to propose bold, original ideas...more
Creative Approach to Climate Resilience Pushed 
Javier Miguel Benitez emphasized the use of creative industries and technology to educate the public on climate resilience.He made the remark during a recent visit to the University of the...more
Javier Miguel Benitez emphasized the use of creative industries and technology to educate the public on climate resilience.He made the remark during a recent visit to the University of the...more
Digital Public Goods Alliance (Dpga) Is Hiring Fully Remote Contract Opportunities €“ 2026 
Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) is Hiring Fully Remote Contract Opportunities 2026 - Global South Opportunities.DPGA is a global multi-stakeholder initiative advancing open-source digital...more
Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) is Hiring Fully Remote Contract Opportunities 2026 - Global South Opportunities.DPGA is a global multi-stakeholder initiative advancing open-source digital...more
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London-Based Social Entrepreneur Taz Khan MBE Expands Circular Food Model with New Urban Farm Initiative.The initiative builds on Khan's broader mission to address food waste, climate pressures and...more
London-Based Social Entrepreneur Taz Khan MBE Expands Circular Food Model with New Urban Farm Initiative.The initiative builds on Khan's broader mission to address food waste, climate pressures and...more
Columbia Gas of Ohio Accepting Applications For the 2026 Environmental Action Grant 
NiSource is the parent company of the Columbia Gas and Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) brands.The 2026 Environmental Action Grant is a recently expanded annual funding program...more
NiSource is the parent company of the Columbia Gas and Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) brands.The 2026 Environmental Action Grant is a recently expanded annual funding program...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.