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Affordable Decision-Support Tools: Building Resilience in Hazard-Prone Communities
Impact Stories 27 February 2025
Dr Dextor S. Lo Sharing the Project Overview and CDO Risk Profile Dr Dina D’Ayala, University College of London (UCL) and a Workshop Participant Engaging in Discussion In December 2011,.
Meaty issues: Navigating the challenges of a climate-friendly diet
Impact Stories 27 February 2025
Experts spoke about the need to address misperceptions of alternative proteins through education and effective communication. Watch the full recording of the workshop. Every time you trade your car for.
Diabetes Risk: Embracing Facts to Pioneer New Approaches
Impact Stories 6 November 2024
Diabetes is a critical global health issue, currently affecting one in ten adults worldwide (International Diabetes Federation, 2021; Lin et al., 2020). By 2045, this figure is projected to increase.
The carbon intensity of food items: What you need to know
Impact Stories 19 September 2024
Previous Next Did you know that consuming 1 kg of beef results in a staggering 30 kg of CO2e emissions? That’s like driving a petrol-powered car for over 100 km,.
Empowering communities to help solve real-life risk communication challenges
Impact Stories 24 June 2024
Previous Next Hackathons are intensive, collaborative events where participants from diverse backgrounds come together to solve specific challenges. These events are often packed into a limited number of hours and.
Singapore’s road to Net Zero: Individual actions matter
Impact Stories 20 May 2024
IPUR embarked on a study with the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at the Singapore University of Technology and.
Getting to Net Zero
Impact Stories 1 December 2023
In the face of an increasingly urgent climate crisis, the need to achieve net-zero emissions has become one of the most critical goals of our time. Net Zero refers to.
Who are the experts?
Impact Stories 8 September 2023
From climate change and technological advancements to healthcare decisions and food choices, navigating the complex landscape of risks has become an integral part of our daily lives. The interactions and.
Ideating innovative solutions to tackle plastic bottled water consumption in Singapore
Impact Stories 25 July 2023
Singapore, being a small island nation with limited freshwater resources, relies heavily on imported bottled water to meet its drinking water needs. The consumption of plastic bottled water in Singapore.
Bangladesh: Pathway to supporting pregnant women lies in AI adoption
Impact Stories 22 May 2023
In Bangladesh, around 6,000 women die each year in pregnancy and childbirth. Experts believe that at least half of these are preventable deaths – women who would have lived if.