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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.…
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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…
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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…
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We are pleased to announce the publication of our new research report,“Sustainable Food Systems – EU Policies, China’s Approaches, and Pathways for China–CEEC Cooperation.” The report, funded and published by the China–CEE Institute, provides a concise yet comprehensive comparison of EU, China’s, and CEEC food systems, highlighting key policies, governance models, and innovation pathways. It…
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ARETE – The Institute for Sustainable Prosperity, is proud to announce its membership in the China–CEEC Modern Agricultural Science and Education Innovation Alliance…
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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…
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We’re excited to share that ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity is collaborating with HTTPS on a new research project: Sustainable Food Systems: EU Policies, China’s Approaches, and Pathways for China-CEE Cooperation 🌱 What’s the project about?This research explores how AI, digital technologies, and policy frameworks shape sustainable food systems in Europe, China, and Central and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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