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Society China

27. October 2021

Skyscraper or Farm? A Tower Unlike Any Other

An Italian architecture firm has designed a 218-meter-tall skyscraper to be used as a hydroponic vertical farm. The skyscraper, to be unveiled in Shenzhen, China, will produce around 270 tons of food per year, feeding roughly 40,000 people.

Society Indonesia

25. October 2021

“Unity in Diversity”: A Prime Example of Good Governance

The archipelagos of Indonesia is thriving under the effective leadership of its President who is showing inclusivity, vision, compassion and business flair, making him a model of good governance.

Society Australia

24. October 2021

Big Win for Native Peoples: “This Land Is Ours Again!”

Four national parks in Queensland, Australia, including the world's oldest living rainforest, have been returned to the native Eastern Kuku Yalanji peoples following many years of battling for their rights.

Society Iran

22. October 2021

Women Push Capital City to Loosen This Conservative Law

Women in Tehran, Iran will no longer be detained for failing to follow the Islamic dress code. The push from younger, less-conservative women gave way to the loosening of the law, originally in place since 1979.

Society Switzerland

22. October 2021

Same-Sex Marriage is Now Legal Here

Switzerland has officially become the 30th country in the world to allow same-sex marriage - and the first marriage will take place in July 2022!

Society Norway

20. October 2021

Over One Million Landmines Destroyed – in One Decade

According to the latest report issued by a Norwegian organization regarding the progress made worldwide on the global cluster munition remnant clearance, a record amount of land was cleared of landmines in 2020, a relieving update for millions of people.

Society Brazil

19. October 2021

Big Win for Indigenous People: “No Outsiders Allowed”

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil has ruled in favor of Indigenous organizations, and bans missionaries from entering reserves where remote populations live, for health, cultural, social and environmental considerations.

Society Russia

16. October 2021

Film a Feature in the International Space Station? This Crew’s Doing It!

A Russian crew has the honor to shoot the very first feature-length film in the International Space Station, a new milestone in space travel.

Society Philippines

13. October 2021

Age of Consent to Be Raised – to Better Protect Children

In the Philippines, a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years old has been passed, a decision hailed as historic by child rights advocates since it will better protect children against sexual crimes.

Society Japan

13. October 2021

How Tech and Flowers Can Work Together to Sooth Humanity

A collective of “ultra-technologists” based in Tokyo, Japan, has set up an artwork made of living orchids and technology - including soundscape - encouraging the public to immerse themselves and hopefully experience patience, understanding and tranquility.