Monish Siripurapu, a Delhi-based architect, has employed an ancient technique to design a low-cost and eco-friendly air conditioner — ‘CoolAnt’.
The design relies on the natural cooling properties of two elements: water and earth (terracotta), providing an eco-friendly alternative to expensive and energy-consuming water coolers.
“Traditionally, earthen pots have been used for cooling water. We are using the same principle of evaporative cooling, but in reverse order,” he says.
Inspired by the efficient beehive structure, the system utilises cylindrical cones to maximise surface area, maximising the cooling effect in one fell swoop.
“The use of locally available eco-friendly materials and recycled water along with re-usable steel makes it a cost-efficient solution,” notes their website.
What’s even better? The entire setup can be completed in a day or two!
Read more about the low-cost cooling system that can help you beat the heat naturally: https://www.thebetterindia.com/199609/delhi-architect-innovation-natural-technique-system-cheap-india/
#Heatwave #India #Architect #SustainableCooling #ecofriendly #terracottacooling
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Global sea surface temperatures reached record-high levels over the summer of 2023. The warmer waters were fueled by decades of human-caused climate warming and a recent boost from the natural climate phenomenon El Niño. All the added heat stressed coral reefs around Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas, triggering bleaching watches and alerts for the area.
Corals thrive within a small range of temperatures and become stressed when water is too hot or cold. Bleaching occurs when stressed corals expel the algae that live inside them, stirpping corals of their color. Extreme bleaching can leave a reef susceptible to starvation, disease, and even death.
NASA and other satellites help track stress on corals. Data for the animation are compiled by NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch, which blends observations from polar orbiting satellites such as the NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP, and from geostationary satellites such as GOES, with computer models.
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151945/stressful-summer-for-coral-reefs
Pineapple leaf leather anyone?
Founded in 2013 by Dr. Carmen Hijosa, Ananas Anam is scaling up its production of Piñatex®, a sustainable textile made from pineapple leaf waste.
Aiming to respond to environmental impact of mass leather production, this alternative to leather is now being used by brands such as Hugo Boss and Chanel. The leaves are also the byproduct of existing agriculture.
📹 #AnanasAnnam Piñatex
COP26 SPECIAL EDITION
‼️ We can't ignore #ClimateChange 🚨🚨
Join us and let's take #ClimateAction before it’s too late.
#DontChooseExtinction #COP26 United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DOcQRl9ASc
Event 10: “Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”
Event 10: “Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”
ORGANIZER:
Youth 4 Climate Action Project (Y4CAP) (Team Nepal)
SUPPORTED BY:
Island Innovation Ambassador 2021
Energy Era (EERA)
W-AI-STE
Learning objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Understand the importance of quality of water, sanitation and hygiene in terms of sustainability
Effects of poor management system in the sector of water resources
Individuals roles in contribution of quality management system of water resources
Policies and plans for sustainable development in the nation
Get a opportunity to engage with all the young leaders
Introducing our new Y4CAP Global Peace Ambassador: Dr Adrian Daisley.
Introducing our new Y4CAP Global Peace Ambassador: Dr Adrian Daisley.
I am Dr. Adrian Daisley World Peace Ambassador with Peace Tracts Sweden, Island Innovation Ambassador, Certified Life Coach.
"Our solution will come when our Hands see the soil as a partner in our food Security crisis"
Waste management & Sustainability
Waste Management webinar
Birds are important members of many ecosystems. They play a vital role in controlling pests, acting as pollinators, and maintaining island ecology. In addition, birds are important to humans in many ways, such as serving as a source of food and providing fertilizer in agricultural settings.
Hence, it is paramount to save birds since they keep the climate stable, oxygenate air and transform pollutants into nutrients. Birds play an important role in the effective functioning of these systems. As birds are high up in the food chain, they are also good indicators of the general state of our biodiversity.
#Y4CAP
Understanding the Impact of Climate Change, Disasters and Crisis on Food Security”
International Youth Webinar on Understanding the Impact of Climate Change, Disasters and Crisis on Food Security”
Moderation: Pallawish Kumar, Y4CAP FIJI
Panellists:
● Dr Ravindra C. Joshi Representative from Philippine Rice Research Institute
● Representative from ESCAP
● Ms Jekulin Lipi Saikia Representative from UNMGCY
● Ms Sumnina Ghimire Representative from YFEED Foundation
● Ms Sonika Poudel Representative from SAARC Youth Platform (SYP)
Session objectives:
The online session will:
1. Familiarize participants with the food security system and impact of the Climate Crisis
and Disasters;
2. Learn about interlinkages of SDGs, Climate Crisis and Vulnerability;
3. Support the localization and implementation of the 2030 Agenda, Paris Climate summit
Learning objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the impact of the Climate Crisis and Disasters on food security
● Get familiar with approaches for integrating SDGs, DRR and Climate Change;
● Learn about the food systems summit and how to join this global initiative
'Lets Act Together' Campaign on The Occasion of the World Environment Day.
virtual event on 4th June, 2021 'Lets Act Together' Campaign on The Occasion of the World Environment Day.
CONNECTING THE BRIDGE BETWEEN FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT
Session Questions
a) Speaker 1: Since 2015, what types of action have been taken by the Government
in your country to advance or contribute to the achievement of SDG targets, What
are the risks and benefits of forest management?
b) Speaker 2: What are the specific challenges and barriers do you see youth are
facing due to limitations of the existing systems in promoting urban forestry
practises?
c) Speaker 3: What are the implications for biodiversity and the environment of
using afforestation as a mean of carbon mitigation?
BUILDING THE ROAD TO PEACE
Covid-19 Related Responses upholds Young People's Human Rights &
Pandemic Challenges
BUILDING THE ROAD TO PEACE
side event #2
Sharing with you an invitation to tune into the upcoming event "COVID-19 Related Responses Upholds Young People's Human Rights" moderated by Pallawish Kumar of the Youth for Climate Action Project and supported by YV4CA
