Water is at the center of life. It is essential for economic activities, food production, and human health. As climate change, urbanization, pollution, and aging infrastructure put increasing pressure on freshwater systems at a global level, the management of water has become a frontline challenge. However, where there is a problem, a solution must be found and in this context innovation, policy evolution, and economic opportunity are some answers that we can explore to turn

Zurich is known to be one of Europe’s most innovative and evolved cities. By maintaining a strong focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and the wellbeing of citizens, this European city has become an example of smart urban development. In this article we will analyze what makes Zurich one of the leading smart cities in Europe.   Global Recognition for Smart Urban Development Zurich has been consistently ranked among the world’s smartest cities,  achieving first pla

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What Is Vegan January and Why Did It Start? Veganuary, also known as Vegan January, is a global campaign that encourages people to go on a vegan diet for the month of January . This initiative first launched in January 2014  and it grew to be an international movement with more and more people joining each year. The campaign’s initial goal was not moral perfection but awareness and experimentation, giving people the opportunity to explore plant-based eating. Some common motiv

When it comes to the topic of sustainability, we have to consider not only sustainable supply chains but also how cities transform their urban environments in a way that makes the city better for its inhabitants. In today’s blog, we will explore a specific city that transformed itself to be more sustainable. From Highway to Canal: Reclaiming the City Utrecht’s Catharijnesingel was originally a canal that surrounded the city, constructed as a form of protection.  In the 1960s,

Today, we will explore net zero technologies, clean hydrogen and industrial decarbonization projects. Net Zero Technologies Net zero in simple terms refers to the process of balancing the greenhouse gasses that go into the atmosphere with the greenhouse gases that we take out from the atmosphere . This process is very important especially  in the context of carbon dioxide because as net zero is accomplished global temperatures stop rising . Net zero is now considered a primar

Introduction Climate change is one of the biggest crises we are currently facing as a society. As the world is getting warmer no one is able to avoid the consequences of such catastrophic conditions. The harsh reality is that the world is changing and we are now experiencing higher temperatures, natural disasters, shortage of resources and economic instability . However, despite us all being affected by such extreme conditions there are specific groups of people that are affe

In today’s blog we will be exploring the topic of flood intelligence, what it is and the types of roles you can do in this industry. Introduction Floods are what happens when a part of land that is dry gets filled with water. This phenomenon takes place during conditions of heavy rain or snow, when there is a break in dams or even when the level of water in the ocean rises and the waves reach the shore . Flooding is considered a natural disaster and it is in strong correlatio

Introduction: Why Recycling Still Matters Recycling is the process of converting materials that would otherwise become waste into new products, thereby extending their lifecycle and reducing environmental impact. The concept of recycling has existed for many years and it has evolved significantly over time. The practices that we use today are much more complex than they were over 100 years ago when this idea first started to emerge. Back in the 1900’s people started to separa

According to Cranfield University, in the UK it is estimated that 67 liters per kilogram of carcass is needed, due to the fact that beef is fed on rain-fed grass. In the U.S however, which relies on irrigated feed (water that has been diverted from rivers and aquifers rather than “rain-fed”), the estimation is 2,000 litres per kilo.    In today's post we will be exploring alternatives to traditional sources of protein, in other words, alternatives to meat or fish-based protei

In this article we explore jobs in sustainability and climate-tech and provide tips on how to get a job in climate

Sustainability in Sports In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing a specific role the sports industry and what sports associations and clubs...

Receiving a suspicious phone call We have recently been made aware of fraudulent activity involving individuals impersonating Jobs for Planet  recruiters. These scammers are contacting people through email, Instagram, and other platforms , offering fake job opportunities and employment contracts. Please be aware that these communications are not from Jobs for Planet . They are part of a scam designed to obtain personal details or money from unsuspecting job seekers. This arti

In today's post we will be exploring alternatives for consumers to look into in order to live a more sustainable life. Read on for some ideas on reducing your plastic waste when considering every day products such as deodorants. Image shows large pile of plastic bottles Wild deodorant's mission was " to remove as much single-use plastic from personal routines as possible ." Natural and sustainable deodorants and personal care began to enter the industry and seemed to take it

Image shows a beach in Hawaii with beachgoers on the sand and in the sea With summer sun high in the sky, the one thing we all need to be...

In today’s article we will discuss the topic of the ideal time to hire a Head of People vs using external staffing and HR providers and...