Ten situations are studied from the sustainable development perspective.

Using the real-life experiences of a few of the individuals featured on the Architects of Change series, study certain themes of sustainable development in depth. Learn about the problems they have faced, compare them with similar cases elsewhere on the planet and make up your own mind on the best way to reconcile economic, environmental and social values.

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  Controlling what goes on our plate

  Choosing farming methods that are better for animal and human health

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  Training future architects

  Encouraging the integration of youth from disadvantaged areas into mainstream society

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  Borrowing to invest

  Reducing poverty by making loans to the most disadvantaged

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  Poaching for survival

  Developing strategies to ensure sustainable urban growth

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  Prevention is the best medicine

  Promoting the prevention of public health problems

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  Returning waste to the environment without causing harm

  Recyling dangerous waste while promoting reintegration into the workforce

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  A unexpected helping hand

  Generating profits with innovative and environmentally friendly practices

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  Planning for development

  Developing strategies to ensure sustainable urban growth

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  Is eating well a luxury or a choice?

  Transforming the most fragile links in the chain of the rural economy by focusing on a healthy diet

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  Preserving traditions

  Reinforcing the connections between communities

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