Covering the systems that sustain us.
By Feston Bigirimana, Founder, Here For Hope Foundation “Igiti Cyange, Umurage Wange.” In Kinyarwanda, these words carry the weight of a generation’s responsibility. When we launched the “My Tree, My Legacy” campaign at the University of Rwanda’s Rukara Campus, we were not simply planting 6,800 trees. We were responding to a climate crisis that is reshaping…
The Swiss Re Foundation has opened applications for Shine 2027, a unique programme combining grant funding with an accelerator designed to support early-stage urban climate ventures. The initiative seeks innovations that help urban communities reduce emissions, adapt to climate change, and improve lives. Why This Programme Matters Cities account for approximately 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and…
Deadline: October 4, 2026 The Wege Prize is now accepting applications for its 2027 edition, challenging interdisciplinary student teams from around the world to design circular solutions that address real-world problems for people, businesses, and the environment. Organized by Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD), this annual competition ignites game-changing solutions for the…
