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Open burning of waste: time for urgent action

More than a million premature deaths a year due to air pollution, waste and open burning is one of the critical issues contributing to increasing levels of pollution especially in urban areas

Open burning of waste discussed for the first time at COP26, as global engineering collaboration and partners call for an end to the practice; More than a million premature deaths a year due to air pollution, waste and open burning is one of the critical issues contributing to increasing levels…

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    • HEPSSA 2020: The Royal Academy of Engineering is helping to develop innovative solutions to a range of impending and accelerating challenges. Working with local higher education and engineering organisations, it is helping to grow engineering capacity and support sustainable development across 23 countries in sub-Saharan Africa through two key programmes: Higher Education Partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa (HEP SSA) and GCRF Africa Catalyst.
    • HEPSSA Warri Biodigester: The Royal Academy of Engineering; Higher Education Partnership and Sub-Saharan African grant Award to support the construction of a bio-gas plant by engineering students in Nigeria.
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Royal Academy of Engineering reports impact on sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa ahead of World Engineering Day

In celebration of World Engineering Day, the Academy is also releasing a series of videos highlighting how engineers play a critical role in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The Royal Academy of Engineering (www.RAEng.org.uk), an engineering charity focused on harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy, is showcasing its impact on enhancing collaboration, education, and diversity in engineering in sub-Saharan Africa, delivered through its Africa grants programmes ahead of the second…