
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All Water is essential to life, health, food production and thriving communities. Yet safe drinking water and adequate sanitation are still out of reach for many people. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation…

UN Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) is about building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and fostering innovation. Adopted as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it recognises that reliable infrastructure and new ideas can help societies thrive—provided the benefits…

Domestic Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Guide for UK Homes Domestic battery energy storage systems allow households to store electricity and use it later. A battery can charge from rooftop solar panels, from the electricity grid, or from both. The stored energy can then help power a home when solar generation is low or electricity…

Variable Renewable Energy: Powering a Flexible, Low-Carbon Future Variable renewable energy (VRE) comes from sources whose output changes with weather and natural conditions. The two most common examples are wind and solar power. Wind turbines generate electricity when the wind blows, while solar panels produce more during daylight and less when skies are cloudy. Their…

Urbanisation and Sustainability: Building Better Cities for the Future Urbanisation is one of the defining changes of our time. More people are living in towns and cities, drawn by opportunities for work, education, healthcare and culture. Cities can support efficient services and vibrant communities, but rapid and poorly planned growth can also increase pollution, inequality,…