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The four sustainability innovations at GoodWood Nola were all created to reduce their waste as much as possible and make the New Orleans community a greener and more equitable place. Their efforts in achieving this goal directly affect the UN SDGs #8 and #12.
Thrive AgTech created an advanced accelerator program to help build a strong community of agriculture, food and technology corporations, and investors in order to better the future of the agriculture industry. Their accelerator program is a 6-month, award-winning program designed to give startup companies access to investors and mentorship in order to set them up for growth in the AgFood industry. They hold three accelerator cohorts per year to give startups access to these corporations that may invest in them. Along with this, they offer a pre-accelerator program called the Academy, where early stage startups can work to get their own innovations up and running. They are working to solve the leading AgFood issues, specifically addressing SDG goals 13 and 15 (Climate Action and Life on Land).
Modern Mill makes ACRE, a wood alternative that is made from upcycled rice hulls. The rice hulls are pulled out of the waste stream, as it does not decompose as a normal organic material. The use of this product is helping to limit deforestation and provide sustainable building materials.
Agrosoluciones Can Mex originated in Acatzingo, Puebla. In 2009, there were very few companies dedicated to this sector, which was a great opportunity for the founder. This allowed him to start cultivating and explore the variety of products he could work with; after learning the processes, he gradually implemented these ideas. He started by renting packaging space in Acatzingo and began washing carrots from other producers, which helped him learn more about the market and the environment in which they operated. Agrosoluciones Can-Mex grew continuously thanks to the team developing both within and outside the company.
It all began with carrots. It's worth noting that Acatzingo is a place where the harvest is effectively due to its climate and land. He began to notice that carrots had a very attractive color and shape there. He researched and implemented specialized machines for carrot processing that many other companies did not have, which allowed him to grow and become a significant player in the industry.
Fortunately, this product allows for various environmental, economic, and social benefits. Thanks to the company's adaptation to these characteristics, it has been able to grow and remain in the agronomic industry.
Autos Rodriguez: Driving towards a sustainable future
At Autos Rodriguez, we don't just sell pre-owned cars, we also drive towards a greener future.
We reduce our carbon footprint: By offering pre-owned cars, we give a second life to vehicles that still have a lot to offer, thus reducing the need to produce new cars and minimizing the environmental impact.
We promote sustainable mobility: We provide reliable and affordable transportation options to people looking for greener alternatives to public transportation or new cars.
We support the local economy: We recycle and reuse old car parts, generating jobs and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Autos Rodriguez: Committed to sustainable mobility and responsible development.
Contributing to the UN SDGs:
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: We promote the use of sustainable transportation and contribute to the reduction of pollution in cities.
SDG 12: Responsible production and consumption: We promote the reuse and recycling of materials, reducing resource consumption and waste generation.
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth: We create jobs and contribute to the economic development of our community.
Transportation needs a big drive for change. The heavy transportation in New Zealand needs innovative techniques and business models now to help support a more sustainable future. By contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (8. Economic Growth; 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure; 11. Sustainable cities and communities; 13. Climate Action), HWR is doing just that. HWR is New Zealand’s largest transport company helping the heavy transport industry transition to a hydrogen-powered fleet. With dual fuel cell technology installed in 10 trucks that use 40% hydrogen, transition to carbon neutrality whilst paving the way to address demand and supply of these alternative fuels through their business model, HWR is driving change for their business and their customers.
Project Dash is DoorDash’s initiative that directly addresses the UN's Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by leveraging their logistical network to redistribute surplus food to communities in need. This innovative solution mobilizes DoorDash's fleet of independent drivers, known as Dashers, to deliver excess food from restaurants and stores to food banks and shelters, helping reduce food waste and combat food insecurity.
The startup company Ghaith Water System (GWS) is an innovative UAE-based initiative that uses Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) to address water scarcity. The system removes moisture from the air and converts it to drinkable water, which is critical given the UAE's limited natural water supplies and high humidity levels. GWS contributes to the UAE's Water Security Strategy 2036 by offering a sustainable water source, lowering dependency on groundwater and desalination, and increasing environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
John Deere has produced many innovations over the years. More recently, they have created the pot-in cloud farm management system, see and spray ultimate, and exact shot.
These innovations have allowed farmers to reduce use of harmful chemicals and considerably reduce CO2 emissions, which help solve the UN SDGs sustainable cities and communities and responsible consumption (Birch, 2024).
Danos has a division of the company dedicated to coastal restoration services. Coastal restoration services have the main focus is to use nature-based solutions to increase shore stability. Danos uses Oyster Break and Cajun Coral systems to support the building back up of natural land mass.
Grupo MR is a leading company in the comprehensive management of waste, offering customized solutions ranging from collection to PET plastic recycling. Its sustainable approach directly contributes to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in promoting responsible production and consumption (SDG 12) and the preservation of life below water (SDG 14)
BRIC has adopted a distinctive approach that emphasizes questioning conventional methods when designing schools. This approach ensures that the focus of their work is on individuals who have traditionally been underrepresented in architecture. Additionally, in the realm of education, BRIC prioritizes those facing educational and societal inequities, placing them at the center of their initiatives by using Equity Commissioning; which is a 5 step process that has been developed by BRIC.
A recent study by the Colombia Verde Foundation emphasizes the global importance of the Amazon region, covering more than 403,000 km² harboring a rich biodiversity. According to Priscila Jordao in her article "Why is the Amazon so important to the world?" - "This region is home to more than 10% of the world’s known wildlife species. In addition, Amazonian forests function as climate regulators by absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide contributing to mitigating the greenhouse effect and stabilizing the global climate. In a nutshell The Amazon is the lung of the world."
On the other hand, the Amazon region is a vital source of natural resources such as oil, gas, timber and minerals, which are fundamental to Colombia’s economic development. It is also home to diverse indigenous communities with a unique culture.
Despite this importance, there are significant challenges in the Amazon. A study by the Amazon Institute of Scientific Research SINCHI indicates that the indigenous population constitutes 4.4% of the total population of Colombia, but in the department of Amazonas, only 57.7% of the 22 indigenous peoples are represented.
According to the UN, more than 63% of the indigenous population in Colombia lives in a situation of structural poverty. In addition, pressure on natural resources, such as deforestation and illegal mining, threatens the livelihoods of these communities and the health of the Amazon ecosystem.
"What we want is to improve the quality of life of members of the indigenous community, in addition to not having intermediaries with the crafts we make, so that tourists buy from us directly". - Elex Antony Ahuè
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Un estudio reciente realizado por la Fundación Colombia Verde enfatiza la importancia global de la región amazónica, abarcando más de 403.000 km² y albergando una rica biodiversidad. Según Priscila Jordao en su artículo "¿Por qué la Amazonía es tan importante para el mundo?", esta región alberga más del 10% de las especies de vida silvestre conocidas en el planeta. Además, los bosques amazónicos funcionan como reguladores climáticos al absorber grandes cantidades de dióxido de carbono, contribuyendo a mitigar el efecto invernadero y a estabilizar el clima a nivel global. En pocas palabras La Amazonia es el pulmón del mundo.
Por otro lado, la región amazónica es una fuente vital de recursos naturales como petróleo, gas, madera y minerales, fundamentales para el desarrollo económico de Colombia. También es el hogar de diversas comunidades indígenas con una cultura única.
Pese a esta importancia, existen desafíos significativos en el Amazonas. Un estudio del Instituto Amazónico de Investigaciones Científicas SINCHI señala que la población indígena constituye el 4.4% de la población total de Colombia, pero en el departamento del Amazonas, apenas el 57,7% de los 22 pueblos indígenas están representados. Según la ONU, más del 63% de la población indígena en Colombia vive en situación de pobreza estructural. Además, la presión sobre los recursos naturales, como la deforestación y la minería ilegal, amenaza la subsistencia de estas comunidades y la salud del ecosistema amazónico.
Elex Antony Ahuè, empresario de Maloca Barü, afirma: “lo que queremos es mejorar la calidad de vida de los miembros de la comunidad indígena, además no tener intermediarios con las artesanías que realizamos, para que los turistas nos compren directamente”.
According to the World Bank's 2018 report “What a Waste 2.0”, 2,010 million tons of solid waste are generated annually worldwide, of which 33% are not managed properly, posing an environmental risk. Likewise, this report concludes that by continuing with this behavior by the year 2050, waste will increase by 70%, generating a volume of 3.4 billion tons producing more than 2.6 billion of CO2 tons in the future (equivalent to 1,376 Empire State buildings).
According to the Public Services Superintendency in Colombia, 12 million tons of solid waste are generated per year and only 17% is recycled (2020). Almost 10 million tons end up in landfills, increasing atmospheric damage, global warming and microorganisms that spread and diseases and pollution increase, among others.
Sistema Verde was born as an alternative of efficient and adequate disposal of many of these wastes. “Environmental management with different organizations exemplifies the importance of being responsible with the waste we generate and carrying out adequate management so that it can be separated, transformed and used and thus do our bit to care our planet” According to Jorge Diez Uribe.
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Según el informe del año 2018 del Banco Mundial What a Waste 2.0, anualmente se generan 2010 millones de toneladas de residuos sólidos a nivel mundial, de las cuales el 33% no se gestionan de la manera adecuada convirtiéndose en un riesgo para el medio ambiente. Así mismo, este informe concluye que continuando con este comportamiento para el año 2050, estos desechos aumentaran en un 70%, generando un volumen de 3400 millones de toneladas de residuos, equivalentes a 1376 edificios del Empire States, produciendo más de 2600 millones de toneladas de CO2 en el futuro.
De acuerdo con la Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos en Colombia, se generan 12 Millones de Toneladas de residuos sólidos al año y solo el 17% se recicla (2020), casi 10 millones de Toneladas terminan en los rellenos sanitarios aumentando el problema de daño atmosférico, calentamiento global, incremento de microorganismos que propagan y aumentan las enfermedades y contaminación, entre otros.
Sistema verde nace como una alternativa para la disposición eficiente y adecuada para muchos de estos desechos. “La gestión ambiental con las diferentes organizaciones ejemplifica la importancia de ser responsables con los residuos que generamos y de llevar a cabo una adecuada gestión para que puedan ser separados, transformados y aprovechados y así poner un granito para salvar el planeta” Según Jorge Diez Uribe.
In the world, more than 9,000 rare diseases have been identified. A rare disease (RD) is a medical condition that affects a small number of people compared to the general population. In many cases, these diseases are chronic, debilitating, and have a significant impact on the quality of life of those affectd
According on the Ministry of Health, these are currently 58,564 people reported with rare diseases in Colombia, of which 56.4% are women and 43.2% are men. Many of these cases occur in families that lack access to healthcare or live in hard-to-reach rural areas.
According According to the public health system SIVIGILA, the highest proportion of reported rare diseases corresponds to diseases of the central nervous system, congenital malformations, deformities and chromosomal anomalies, blood diseases, musculoskeletal system diseases, and endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases.
Most of these patients face difficulties in obtaining a quick and accurate diagnosis due to the limited or no research available on their disease, in finding doctors or treatment centers with experience in treating a specific disease, and high treatment costs. These problems affect the quality of life of both patients and their families.
“At Cruz Verde and Medicarte, we care about rare and orphan diseases, which is why we are part of the collaborative project 'Rare Diseases Route,' which includes both public and private institutions," said Claudia Sterling, vice president of corporate affairs
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En el mundo se han identificado más de 9.000 enfermedades huérfanas. Una enfermedad huérfana (EH), es una condición médica que afecta a un número pequeño de personas en comparación con la población general. En muchos casos, estas enfermedades son crónicas, debilitantes, y tienen un impacto significativo en la calidad de vida de los afectados.
Según el Ministerio de Salud, actualmente en Colombia existen 58.564 personas reportadas con enfermedades huérfanas, de las cuales el 56,4% corresponde a mujeres y 43,2% a hombres. Gran parte de estos casos se presentan en familias que no tienen acceso a la salud o que viven en zonas rurales de difícil acceso.
De acuerdo con el Sistema de salud pública SIVIGILA, la mayor proporción de EH reportadas corresponde a enfermedades del sistema nervioso central, malformaciones congénitas, deformidades y anomalías cromosómicas, enfermedades de la sangre, enfermedades del sistema osteomuscular, y enfermedades endocrinas, nutricionales y metabólicas.
La mayoría de estos pacientes presentan dificultades en obtener un diagnóstico rápido y exacto, debido a la poca o ninguna investigación disponible sobre su enfermedad, en encontrar médicos o centros de tratamiento con experiencia en tratar una enfermedad específica y altos costos en sus tratamientos. Estos problemas afectan la calidad de vida de los pacientes como de sus familias.
En Cruz Verde y Medicarte nos importan las enfermedades huérfanas y raras, por eso somos parte del proyecto de colaboración “ruta de enfermedades huérfanas”, del cual hacen parte tanto instituciones públicas como privadas” Claudia Sterling, vicepresidente de asuntos corporativos
Deforestation is a global problem. According to the FAO, in its 2020 report, the forest area decreased from 32.5% to 30.8% in the three decades between 1990 and 2020, representing a net loss of 178 million hectares of forests.
In Colombia, it is estimated that between 2001 and 2022, close to 3.3 million hectares have been deforested. This decrease endangers food security, the planet's "aesthetic and cultural value," and, in general, the health of ecosystems.
On the other hand, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warns about the decline in the number and diversity of wild pollinators globally, including bees and butterflies. Butterflies are among the species that allow the reproduction of over 75% of food crops and flowering plants in the world; this includes coffee, canola, and most fruits.
One of the areas most affected by deforestation is San Jose del Guaviare, where a large amount of jungle is destroyed for cattle ranching. In Dueñas' words: "They clear the forest and say: that stubble is no longer good for anything, I want to clear it to put cows in, that's all people think about, in 20 hectares they have 2 cows."
For these reasons, Bioparque Monarca was created to be a comprehensive educational center that involves the community, promotes research, and contributes to sustainability.
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La deforestación es un problema global, según la FAO, en su informe del 2020, la superficie forestal disminuyó del 32,5% al 30,8% en los tres decenios comprendidos entre 1990 y 2020, lo que representa una pérdida neta de 178 millones de hectáreas de bosques.
En Colombia, se calcula que entre el 2001 y el 2022 se han deforestado cerca de 3,3 millones de hectáreas, esta disminución pone en peligro la seguridad alimentaria, el "valor estético y cultural" del planeta y, en general, la salud de los ecosistemas.
Por otra parte, la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) alerta sobre la disminución del número y la diversidad de polinizadores silvestres a nivel global, entre los cuales se encuentran las abejas y las mariposas. Las mariposas se encuentran entre las especies que permiten la reproducción de más del 75% de los cultivos alimenticios y las plantas con flores en el mundo; esto incluye el café, la canola y la mayoría de las frutas.
Una de las zonas más afectadas por la deforestación es San Jose del Guaviare, donde se destruye gran cantidad de selva para la ganadería, en palabras de Dueñas: “Pelan el bosque y dicen: ese rastrojo ya no me sirve para nada yo quiero pelarlo para meter vacas, es lo único que piensa la gente, en 20 hectáreas tienen 2 vacas”
Por estas razones es que se crea el Bioparque Monarca, para ser un centro educativo integral que involucra a la comunidad, fomenta la investigación y aporta a la sostenibilidad.
Earth and Me is a business focused on environmental sustainability and the education of zero-waste alternative products compared to the ones we currently use. Founded in 2020, Earth and Me aims to make changes in environmental norms and policy by initially starting locally and sustaining grassroots pressure in the community.
In the last 13 years worldwide, more than 43 million hectares of forest have been chopped down, if continuing with indiscriminate deforestation, according to the NGO World Wildlife Fund, the tropical jungles and forests would disappear in approximately 100 years, causing large amounts of carbon to be released into our atmosphere, especially in tropical zones. In addition, it is estimated that between 2001 and 2022 an average of 3.3 million hectares throughout Colombian territory have been deforested.
According to data from Global Forest Wath, that provides data and tools to monitor forests worldwide, from 2002 to 2023 Mani lost 441 hectares of primary forest, what means the 9.4% of its total tree loss. In general, according to Colombia Verde, it is estimated that in a hectare of native forest in Colombia there may be between 300 and 500 trees, which means that, on average, in 20 years in this region of the country more tan 175,000 trees have been cut down.
Based on this problem, Ecolhuellas SAS innovates generating the manufacture of plastic-wood posts, which are made from recycled material and, as Heison Patiño says, “manufacturing 8 plastic-wood posts, avoids cutting down a 4-meter high tree, two essential factors that contribute first of all to the decrease in plastic waste pollution”, this benefits the adjacent ecosystem and species inhabiting it and secondly, it contributes to improve effects of climate change, among many more benefits.
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En los últimos 13 años a nivel mundial, se han talado más de 43 millones de hectáreas de bosque, de continuar con la deforestación indiscriminada, según la ONG World Wildlife Fund, las selvas tropicales y los bosques se desparecerían en aproximadamente 100 años, generando que Grandes cantidades del carbono se liberan en nuestra atmósfera, sobre todo en las zonas tropicales. Adicional se calcula que entre el 2001 al 2022 se han deforestado un promedio de 3.3 millones de hectáreas en todo el territorio colombiano.
Según datos de Global Forest Wath, quienes proporcionan datos y herramientas para monitorear los bosques a nivel mundial, desde el año 2002 al año 2023, Maní perdió 441 hectáreas de bosque primario, un 9,4% de su pérdida total arbórea. En general, según Colombia Verde, se estima que en una hectárea de bosque nativo en Colombia puede haber entre 300 y 500 árboles, lo que significa que, al hacer un promedio, en 20 años en esta región del país se han talado más 175.000 árboles. . .
Con base en esta problemática, Ecolhuellas, innova generando la fabricación de postes de madera plástica, los cuales son elaborados de material reciclado y como lo indica Heison Patiño “el fabricar 8 postes de madera plástica, evita talar un árbol de 4 metros de altura, dos factores esenciales que contribuyen en primer lugar a la disminución de la contaminación por contaminantes plásticos”, esto favorece al ecosistema adyacente y sus especies que lo habitan y en segundo lugar se contribuye a mejorar los efectos del cambio climático, entre muchos más beneficios.
ArkeaBio is committed to changing the world, one ruminant at a time. Livestock methane emissions amount to over 3 billion tons annually in CO2 equivalents and contribute to 6% of Green House Gas (GHGs). Through a partnership with Texas A&M, where the organization has a herd of cows and doing research on measure methane production, the ArkeaBio™ vaccine can reduce methane produced by ruminants helping us hit some of our SDG goals more quickly.
According to ECLAC Bulletin 377 (Trade and Logistics Facilitation in Latin America and the Caribbean), the lack of road development generates a feeling of abandonment for the inhabitants of areas with difficult access, in addition to the additional costs of production and commercialization of goods and services, thus increasing poverty indicators, quality of life and the social gap.
According to the DNP (National Planning Department, year 2023) Colombia has an estimated tertiary network of 142,284 km, which represents 69 % of the total national road network, of which 70 % of the tertiary roads are paved, 24 % are dirt roads, and 6 % are paved, and on average, only 19 % are in good condition, 41 % in fair condition and 40 % in poor condition.
Faced with this problem, Omar Gutiérrez, founding member, comments: "We understood that the absence of good tertiary roads is detrimental to the distant populations, so we saw an opportunity and devised a technological process that would increase the resistance of the soil and thus allow our populations to have better access roads.
This is how INGELABSP SAS takes advantage of the different soil minerals of each region, and the characteristic mineral resources, creating an innovative process of soil preparation and stabilization, which optimizes natural resources and is more environmentally friendly.
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De acuerdo con el boletín 377 De Cepal (Facilitación comercio y logística en América Latina y el Caribe) la ausencia de desarrollo de vías, le genera a los habitantes de zonas de difícil acceso una sensación de abandono, además de los sobre costos en producción y comercialización de bienes y servicios, aumentando así los indicadores de pobreza, calidad de vida y la brecha social.
Según el DNP (Departamento Nacional de Planeación, año 2023) Colombia tiene una red terciaria estimada de 142.284 km, que representa el 69 % del total de la malla vial nacional, de los que el 70 % de las vías terciarias son en afirmado, el 24 % en tierra, y el 6 % están pavimentadas, y en promedio, solo el 19 % está en buen estado, el 41 % en regular y el 40 % en mal estado.
Frente a esta problemática, Omar Gutiérrez, miembro fundador nos comenta: “Entendimos que la ausencia de vías terciarias en buen estado genera un detrimento para las poblaciones lejanas, por tanto, vimos una oportunidad e ideamos un proceso tecnológico que aumentara la resistencia del suelo y permita así a nuestras poblaciones tener mejores vías de acceso.
Es así como INGELABSP SAS aprovecha los diferentes minerales del suelo de cada región, y los recursos minerales característicos, creando un innovador proceso de preparación y estabilización del suelo, el cual optimiza los recursos naturales y es más amigable con el medio ambiente.