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COP: United Nations in the fight against climate change
Each year, the United Nations organizes the COP, a global platform where countries assess progress and agree on new actions to tackle climate change.

Javier Trespalacios
Nov 55 min read


A decade of SDGs: An urgent balance between achievements and the need to accelerate action
After ten years, the SDGs show only partial progress. The UN warns that only 17% of the targets are advancing and calls for stronger global action.

Javier Trespalacios
Sep 245 min read


Samsø: When a community shapes its own energy future
The Danish island of Samsø demonstrates how a community of 4,000 inhabitants achieved 100% renewable energy self-sufficiency through citizen participation.

Javier Trespalacios
Sep 166 min read


Sustainable Development: A guide to understanding and applying It
Sustainable development guides political, economic, and social decisions, ensuring a just and balanced future for all future generations.

Javier Trespalacios
Aug 304 min read


Urban flea markets: Sustainability in action, the Petersplatz case in Basel
Flea markets like Petersplatz promote local development and sustainability by supporting the circular economy, social cohesion, and responsible consumption.

Javier Trespalacios
Jul 274 min read


The Meaning of Colors and Icons of the Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs
The visual language of the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs uses vibrant colors and simple icons to support local and global campaigns, conveying ideas and actions

Javier Trespalacios
May 287 min read


Woodstogg in Basel: Timber Architecture and Urban Sustainability
In Basel, Woodstogg is a timber building that responds efficiently and sustainably to urban challenges.

Javier Trespalacios
May 117 min read


Us and the ukrainians
Solidarity in Basel is shown through daily support for Ukrainians forced to flee their homes due to the war, showing how a community stands by them.

Javier Trespalacios
Apr 13, 20223 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


Edward Glaeser: Urban knowledge as a driver of innovation and sustainability
Edward Glaeser argues that human capital drives urban development, while proximity in cities stimulates innovation and broader economic growth overall.

Javier Trespalacios
Jul 15, 20197 min read


From intention to action: The Fogg model for driving sustainability
The BJ Fogg model shows that sustainable behavior occurs only when motivation, ability, and a trigger coincide to make the action fully possible.

Javier Trespalacios
Jul 4, 201912 min read


Between intention and action: Why acting sustainably is difficult
The lack of sustainable actions persists due to psychological, cognitive, and social barriers that prevent concern from being translated into action.

Javier Trespalacios
Jun 14, 20197 min read


Cities and sustainable development
Urban strategies centered on people, sustainability, and social efficiency to achieve balanced development. Cities and sustainable development.

Javier Trespalacios
Aug 24, 20175 min read


The peace process that I knew
The Colombian peace process, war unites, peace divides: development of a methodology to resolve future global conflicts.

Javier Trespalacios
Mar 13, 20178 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 19, 20152 min read
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