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Lighting Talk: Plastic and Gender – A Hidden Crisis
We’re all aware of the global plastic crisis—its massive environmental toll, from overflowing landfills to plastic pollution in our oceans. Yet, what’s often overlooked is how plastic disproportionately affects women. We’re seeing gender bias embedded in every phase of the plastic life cycle, from production to disposal. Let’s start with consumption. Women generally use more…
Modular Housing: A Game-Changer for a Greener Future
By Dr. Renuka Thakore | Founder & CEO, Global Sustainable Futures Network CICLecturer in Environment and Sustainability, University of Central Lancashire As the construction industry grapples with its environmental footprint, modular and prefabricated housing is emerging as a transformative force in the shift towards sustainability. I am honoured to be featured as the lead expert…
Youth, AI, Art & Climate Change: A New Era of Climate Action
In the face of a rapidly changing climate, the voices of young people are rising with urgency and creativity. No longer limited to traditional advocacy, today’s youth are blending technology and imagination — especially through AI and art — to create powerful movements for environmental change. The Intersection of AI, Art, and Climate Action We…
Innovative Agricultural Research Takes Center Stage at Kiboko Field Trip During CGIAR Science Week
Date of Trip: 05/04/2025 | Location: Kiboko Research Station, Kenya In a landmark event held at the Kiboko Research Station in Kenya, the CGIAR Science Week brought together a diverse group of stakeholders in the agricultural sector to explore the latest research and innovations aimed at promoting food security and sustainable farming. The field trip,…
Driving Sustainable Impact: An Exclusive Online Guest Lecture
On March 26, 2025, the GRG School of Management Studies, Coimbatore, hosted a captivating online session focused on climate action, carbon accounting, and ESG initiatives. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Renuka Thakore, who shared her expert insights into the nuances of carbon accounting, the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)…
…Opportunities: My encounter with women students’ cohort
Q1: Could you share some insights into your work with the Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN) and how it contributes to driving sustainable impact? A1: As the Founder and CEO of Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN), I lead a dynamic global community committed to advancing sustainable development and climate resilience, particularly across the Global South….
Establishment of the Cameroon Climate Panel at the University of Maroua (UMa)
A Milestone in Advancing Climate Action and Sustainable Development The University of Maroua (UMa) has taken a historic step in advancing Cameroon’s climate agenda by establishing the Cameroon Climate Panel, a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on climate resilience, carbon markets, renewable energy, and sustainability. This pioneering effort, led by the university’s Rector, demonstrates Cameroon’s commitment to…
GSFN NEPAL HOSTED ENERGY EFFICIENCY & DISARMAMENT: TWIN PILLARS OF SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
06 Mar 2025 On March 5th, 2025, a collaborative symposium, “Energy Efficiency and Disarmament: Twin Pillars of a Sustainable Future,” was convened by Eco Climate Innovation, Community Leadership Nepal Foundation, AIROI, Good Mind Center, Global Sustainable Future Network, Lumbini World Peace Forum, and Pace e Giustizia, Cuore di Donna, under the leadership team of Ujjwal…
World Speech Day: Celebrating 10 Years of Unexpected Voices
GSFN will join the 10-year celebration of unexpected voices with the Founder of World Speech Day, Simon Gibson. Welcome to World Speech Day (WSD), a day to celebrate speeches and speech-making through live and virtual public speaking events worldwide. Since 2015, WSD has inspired people in over 100 countries to speak up, share ideas, and…
Join the Nepal Global South Summit – GSFN Annual Conference 2024
Date: 18-19-20 December 2024Location: Kathmandu, Nepal (Online) Welcome to the Nepal Global South Summit Host Country Lead & Chair: Dr Ujjwal Amatya Join us in the heart of Nepal for the Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN) Annual Conference 2024—a landmark event gathering global leaders, researchers, policy experts, and grassroots advocates dedicated to advancing sustainable development….