Highlight initiatives contributing to mitigate climate change or the biodiversity crisis, or initiatives aiming at increasing climate change adaptation for vulnerable populations.
Through the use of AI, we have designed REFÖREST T, a tool that allows us to assess the viability of land for reforestation, considering both environmental aspects and ecosystem services, as well as the impact on local communities.
Build up Nepal is revolutionising house building with a low-carbon and cost-effective alternative to traditional, coal-fired bricks. Nepal is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, yet millions still lack safe housing. The social enterprise trains entrepreneurs to produce climate-friendly Compressed Stabilised Earth Bricks (CSEB), or eco-bricks, and build affordable, disaster-resilient homes. Their model uplifts marginalised communities through entrepreneurship, and paves the way for a sustainable construction industry.
Grupo Promesa, founded by Ashoka Fellow Julio Álvarez, operates in Mexico, promoting environmental education in schools and businesses. Through innovative programs, it encourages the adoption of sustainable habits, such as waste management and recycling, to create long-lasting environmental impact. By combining education with practical solutions, Grupo Promesa empowers individuals and organizations to make eco friendly changes in their daily lives.
Oneka mechanically turns seawater into freshwater using only renewable energy from ocean waves, with no GHG emissions. Their goal is to provide sustainable and affordable freshwater to remote coastal areas or for emergency relief applications.
The WeADAPT project had the ambitious objective of increasing the awareness of some Italian communities - in particular young people from three urban contexts in Lombardy, Lazio, and Campania regions - on the risks linked to climate change, improving their adaptive capacities and their resilience.
