Dr Rozzeta Dolah faces high barriers in her journey towards producing sustainable aviation fuel, but these challenges have spurred her to commercialise climate-friendly solutions to support Malaysia's decarbonisation push.
From digital neighbourhood maps in Nairobi's Kibera slum that allow residents to point out service gaps, crimes and accidents, to Korea's "green cards", mayors serve as vanguards of sustainability with these 15 city-driven innovations.
For urban planners, data and technology are valuable tools in the drive to improve administration and services. But while these innovations are making urban environments more livable, they come with a hidden cost: the potential to deepen inequality among digitally marginalized groups.
By
Homi Kharas and
Jaana Remes
More government and funding support for research and development of potentially revolutionary technologies could lead to big wins for sustainable development. Volans executive chairman John Elkington makes the case for an International Office of Technology Assessment.
By
John Elkington