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AI Data Centres and the Energy Transition: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Energy Investment

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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a digital technology. It is becoming a powerful force reshaping energy investment, electricity infrastructure and regional competitiveness, creating new opportunities for the Western Balkans in the emerging AI economy.
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Sustainable Product Design: Beyond Material Choice

This article explores why sustainable product design is about making informed design decisions rather than simply selecting environmentally friendly materials. Through lifecycle thinking and case studies from Fairphone and IKEA, it demonstrates how design, business models, and circular strategies can reduce environmental impact while creating long-term value.
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Libraries and Sustainable Development: How Libraries Support the Sustainable Development Goals

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Modern libraries have evolved far beyond their traditional role, becoming essential institutions that support education, digital inclusion, AI literacy, and community resilience. This article explores how libraries contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals through lifelong learning, equitable access to information, and partnerships that strengthen sustainable development.
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Macedonian Energy Forum 2026: Connecting Climate Ambition with Regional Energy Transition

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Macedonian Energy Forum 2026 brought together policymakers, international organisations, investors and energy experts to discuss energy transition and climate resilience in Southeast Europe. The forum highlighted the growing importance of regional cooperation, infrastructure investment and practical implementation on the Road to COP31.
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The tree in the machine: Why urban heat resilience planning still can’t see the tree

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Urban heat resilience strategies increasingly rely on digital tools, heat mapping, and building performance models, yet trees remain largely excluded from the systems used to guide investment and regulatory decisions. This article examines why urban forests continue to be treated as contextual elements rather than critical cooling infrastructure, despite extensive evidence of their thermal, social, and public health benefits. It argues that integrating tree canopy data into urban heat resilience planning is essential for equitable and effective climate adaptation.
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Why Smart City Projects Fail: Lessons from an 80-Million-Yuan Digital Infrastructure Project

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A county-level smart city project in China saw six of its seven sub-projects become idle despite significant public investment. This case study explores how planning gaps, fragmented data systems and governance challenges can undermine even the most ambitious digital infrastructure projects.
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Beyond Green Claims (Part II): Governance, Legacy and Trust in Sustainable Sports Events

Governance and operational planning for sustainable sports events during the preparation of a major international competition.
Sustainable sports events depend on far more than emissions reductions and operational efficiency. Drawing on international experience, Pierluigi Zacheo examines the role of governance, local partnerships, legacy, and accountability in turning sustainability ambitions into credible long-term results.
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