For today, Wednesday, August 18, this is our selection of links that we hope may be of use to you.
Impact Foundations fund call
Do you have a project whose activity generates social impact in Spain? This fund interests you. The Impact Foundations Fund is an investment vehicle made up of 11 foundations that seek to invest in projects with social impact. You have until September 30 to apply.
The governance problem in smart cities
A key factor when talking about smart cities is the concept of governance. The municipal administration has had to face great dilemmas in adapting cities to this new model. In this article, some of the challenges to overcome are explained.
Tokyo 2020: Possible Circular Economy Strategies
This interesting report by Harvard University exposes the different circular economy strategies that Tokyo could implement for the 2020 Olympics. It is not only about meeting short-term goals, but seeing them prolonged over time. Access the report here.
What should the cities of the future be like?
In this TED talk, Peter Calthorpe, an expert in urban planning, advocates for the implementation of community designs that focus on human interaction. He shares seven universal principles to solve the expansion of cities and build smarter and more sustainable cities.
Investors for your sustainable projects
Impact investing is already a global trend, and investors have set their sights on integrating capital markets into the global pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Check out this list of investors for your sustainable projects!