Tag: Uplifting
The Netherlands is turning cities into living green spaces
A striking illustration of Utrecht’s forward-thinking vision can be seen in the upcoming Merwede district. Located just ten minutes by bike from Utrecht Centraal, this 24-hectare neighborhood is planned to house around 12,000 residents and is being developed with minimal dependence on cars. The design team aims to free urban planning from the traditional dominance of vehicles, instead prioritizing greenery, biodiversity, climate resilience, and inviting public spaces that encourage social connection and community interaction.
Children in Colombia survive jungle crash through ancestral wisdom
The children’s survival celebrates the strength of ancestral wisdom and the enduring bond between humanity and nature.
Brazil’s car-free amazon town pedals toward net zero
Afuá’s car-free lifestyle proves that simple, community-led choices can pave the way to a cleaner, hopeful future.
Women in the DRC gain land rights and challenge gender inequality
Women in the DRC are turning land ownership into a path of dignity, equality, and lasting hope.
Australia finds healing harmony in ancient forests
Australia’s forests remind us that harmony, healing, and hope flourish when people and nature reconnect.
Green funerals in the UK are reshaping final goodbyes
Even in farewell, green funerals in the UK turn endings into beautiful acts of renewal and hope.