Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Given the interrelationship between living space and human behaviour, those who design buildings, neighbourhoods, public spaces and cities, out to draw on the various disciplines which help us to understand people's though processes, symbolic language and ways of acting. It is not enough to seek the beauty of design. More precious still is the service we offer to another kind of beauty: people's quality of life, their adaptation to the environment, encounter and mutual assistance.
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With Tree Planting Comes Sustainability
Loreto Rumbek promotes environmental care and nutrition by planting trees inside their school compound. Planting seedlings provides an opportunity for people to learn about and care for trees, especially edible ones.
Loreto Rumbek regularly distributes seedlings to the students to promote tree planting in the community. Trees not only provide extra nutrition but they also improve the community’s environment.
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Feature Image: Reykjavik, Iceland – one of the most sustainable cities in the world.