HTTPS, the technology-focused branch of the ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity, has launched Reframe Commons—a multilingual platform for critically examining and collectively reframing AI-generated interpretations...
After the smart city: smart farming and the politics of uneven development
Our chapter Bridging or Widening the Gap? The Dual Impact of Smart Farming Technologies in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Europe and Iraq (in the The Oxford Handbook of Power, Politics, and Poverty) examines how smart farming technologies are being promoted as solutions to sustainability, food security, and rural development across very different geopolitical contexts. … Continue reading After the smart city: smart farming and the politics of uneven development
From smart to socialist cities: rethinking surveillance, sustainability, and urban futures
Our chapter Urban Futures: Balancing Sustainability and Privacy in the Smart City Paradigm examines how surveillance technologies are integrated into smart city governance across three urban contexts: Beijing, New York City, and Rio de Janeiro. Using the Digitainability Assessment Framework (DAF), we assess how these technologies interact with selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those … Continue reading From smart to socialist cities: rethinking surveillance, sustainability, and urban futures
Mapping Local Organic Food: Linking Producers to Schools and Kindergartens
At ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity, we are pleased to share a new practical output of our work in North Macedonia: an interactive ecofood map that makes certified organic operators more visible and easier to find. The map brings together information on organic producers, processors, beekeepers, livestock operators and shops, and is designed as a public-facing tool that can help connect citizens, communities and local stakeholders with the country’s organic food landscape. This work sits within the broader FEAST project, which...
When waste becomes a business: what platforms like YugoHrana reveal about the food system
In recent years, platforms like YugoHrana have emerged as promising tools in the fight against food waste. Based in the Balkans, YugoHrana connects restaurants, bakeries, and stores with surplus food to users who can buy that food at a discount. At first glance, this seems like a win-win: less food ends up in landfills, and … Continue reading When waste becomes a business: what platforms like YugoHrana reveal about the food system
Introducing HTTPS: Our Complementary Initiative for Human, Tech, and Policy Transitions
We’re excited to announce that ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity has launched a complementary initiative: HTTPS – Human, Tech & Policy Transitions! While ARETE remains committed to critical, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology, governance, and economic justice, HTTPS was founded to engage more directly with policy, advocacy, and applied projects—with a special focus … Continue reading Introducing HTTPS: Our Complementary Initiative for Human, Tech, and Policy Transitions
New resource available: free preschool nutrition manual in three languages
We’re excited to announce the release of a new educational manual designed to support preschool staff in promoting healthy eating habits among young children. This comprehensive guide, now available for free download, is offered in English, Macedonian, and Albanian. Early childhood is a crucial stage of development, where balanced nutrition plays a key role in … Continue reading New resource available: free preschool nutrition manual in three languages
Interactive Visions: Embracing Climate Justice in the Digital Age
The ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity is thrilled to introduce Interactive Visions: Climate Justice in the Digital Age, an interactive publication that showcases selected submissions from students and researchers worldwide. This collection bridges scientific insights with personal stories to reveal how climate change impacts communities differently. Through videos, paintings, eco-poetry, animations, and visual essays, Interactive … Continue reading Interactive Visions: Embracing Climate Justice in the Digital Age
Exploring Ajvar: The ARETE Institute’s Ethnographic Film Journey
In a world where rapid industrialization often overshadows cultural traditions, the ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity is dedicated to preserving and innovating cultural heritage. We collaborated on a 25-minute documentary titled "Kruha i Ajvara (Pepper to the People)", which highlights our commitment to promoting cultural heritage and sustainability. This film, a collaborative effort of Klara … Continue reading Exploring Ajvar: The ARETE Institute’s Ethnographic Film Journey
ARETE PRESS CLIPPING – May, 2024
This month, we're thrilled to spotlight our Living Lab kick-off, which garnered extensive media coverage. Dive into the latest trends and key developments, featuring the innovative strides from our Living Lab. Stay informed and inspired with our curated selection of impactful stories and notable achievements!
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