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Buy local: A boost to sustainability and community
Buy local can be called local consumption or local economy where money circulates, jobs are created, and the community thrives.

Javier Trespalacios
Apr 12, 20212 min read


Green Marketing and Sustainable Products: Competitive Advantage
Sustainable products help reduce environmental impact while promoting responsible consumption and the development of circular economy practices worldwide. Suforall

Javier Trespalacios
Feb 22, 20211 min read


The case of Samsø island, how they achieved 100% renewable energy
Samsø, a Danish island, became in 2007 the first 100% renewable territory — a community achievement driven by social innovation and a local leader who transformed the mindset of the community.

Javier Trespalacios
Jan 22, 202116 min read


Efficient construction methods as an option to combat Climate Change
Climate change is a reality; Buildings are the ones that generate the most GHG, so they need to be more efficient.

Javier Trespalacios
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Insect hotels: essential shelters for Biodiversity
Insect hotels are effective solutions to the loss of natural habitats due to urbanization and intensive agriculture.

Javier Trespalacios
Aug 5, 20205 min read


Bamboo Bikes: sustainability on two wheels
Bamboo bikes offer a sustainable solution for transportation, reducing emissions and promoting community health.

Javier Trespalacios
Aug 4, 20203 min read


Heliotrope: the sustainable house that generates more energy than it consumes
The Heliotrope, the world's first energy-positive house, generates more than it consumes. An icon of sustainable architecture.

Javier Trespalacios
Jul 5, 20205 min read


Plastic revaluation in sustainable businesses
The revaluation of plastic drives sustainable businesses by reducing waste and promoting the circular economy across various industrial sectors. Suforall

Javier Trespalacios
May 31, 202012 min read


50 Million
In February 2020, Colombia surpassed 50 million inhabitants. This historic milestone raises a key question: what challenges will they face in the future?

Javier Trespalacios
Feb 18, 20205 min read


When the planet set limits for us: The origin of sustainable development
Sustainable development evolved by integrating economy, ecology and society, consolidating itself as a key solution to the planet's limits and challenges.

Javier Trespalacios
Jan 17, 202016 min read


Sustainable development expert Javier Trespalacios, from Switzerland
Sustainable development expert Javier Trespalacios from Switzerland engaged with enthusiastic apprentices participating in the international congress.

Javier Trespalacios
Nov 1, 20192 min read


Ungersheim: A model of sustainable community transformation
Ungersheim, a model of sustainable transformation led by its residents, shines through community initiatives, renewable energy, and shared agriculture practices.

Javier Trespalacios
Oct 9, 201916 min read


Agenda 21 and the MDGs: Three Decades of Sustainable Development 1987-2015
Evolution of sustainable development: key milestones, documents, and actors from its institutionalization in 1987 to the evaluation of the MDGs in 2015.

Javier Trespalacios
Sep 13, 201917 min read


Europa Cátedra 2018 - University of the North
Grateful to Europa Cátedra, University of the North, for the opportunity to join world-class speakers in an inspiring academic event.

Javier Trespalacios
Sep 29, 20181 min read


Planning Energy Territorial Methodology (PET) in Switzerland, Case Study - Smart Cities Congress 2018 Madrid
At the Smart Cities Congress in Madrid, Switzerland's PET Methodology was presented. Over 400 smart city experts attended.

Javier Trespalacios
Jun 1, 20181 min read


The Blue Economy: Innovation inspired by Nature
Gunter Pauli's Blue Economy proposes a nature-inspired sustainable model, optimizing local resources and eliminating waste.

Javier Trespalacios
Sep 10, 201710 min read


ETO - Energy for All: energy transition methodology
ETO facilitates access to renewable energy in Colombian post-conflict zones, creating green jobs and promoting sustainable development.

Javier Trespalacios
Jan 19, 20174 min read


The city that doesn't love cars: sustainable mobility
Amsterdam, the city that doesn’t love cars, has more bikes than residents. It's part of their culture and a model of sustainability.

Javier Trespalacios
May 21, 20155 min read


Talk: Territorial energy planning - TEP
Conference at Universidad del Norte on bioclimatic constructions and territorial energy planning (TEP), key strategies for a truly sustainable future.

Javier Trespalacios
May 20, 20152 min read


Homemade wind turbine in Caño Dulce: a model of self-sufficiency
In Caño Dulce, the homemade wind turbine demonstrates how local ingenuity turns a recycled motor into vital energy and fosters change.

Javier Trespalacios
Jan 12, 20143 min read
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