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Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – December 2024
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology December 2024 issue.This issue of Appropriate Technology highlights how innovation and cooperation are reshaping our world. In Africa, free trade initiatives are driving food safety reforms, enhancing agricultural trade efficiency. Colombia leverages agrobiodiversity and traditional knowledge for climate adaptation. Japan is banking on heat-tolerant rice varieties to secure its agricultural […]
Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – September 2024
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology September 2024 issue. In this September issue, we explore innovations and partnerships for a sustainable future. Our News Briefing spotlights China’s dual-tower solar thermal plant, a milestone in renewable energy, alongside a breakthrough concept “food out of thin air,” which aims to enhance food security by reducing dependence on traditional […]
Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – June 2024
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology June 2024 issue. The June 2024 issue of Appropriate Technology highlights innovations and time-tested practices reshaping our world, emphasising sustainability and the innovative spirit driving global progress. Covering agriculture, energy, health, housing, technology, and distributed manufacturing, each article tackles critical contemporary challenges. In Agriculture & Food, three key topics are […]
Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – March 2024
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology March 2024 issue. Water emerges as a significant theme within this edition of Appropriate Technology. We present a summarised report on the status of sanitation in Malawi. This looks at pit latrines which are an affordable sanitation option crucial for reducing open defecation. However, the increase of pit latrines, often […]
Blue Sands Foundation
Blue Sands Foundation, a non-profit organisation backed by Russell IPM, commenced its operations in Gambia by drilling a borehole to supply clean water to 100 households in vulnerable communities. As an additional benefit, a portion of the water was directed to the vegetable gardens tended by the women of the community. In a video, they […]
Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – December 2023
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology December 2023 issue.In this issue of Appropriate Technology, we welcome Marianne Comparet, co-founder and Director at the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases, London, to our editorial board.Andy Crump, Editorial Board member, reports on the agrifood sector which continues to make remarkable strides; it is imperative to recognise and address […]
Publisher’s Comment and Table of Contents – September 2023
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology September 2023 issue. Firstly, we would like to express our gratitude to Colin Ley, who assumed the role of Editor for Appropriate Technology (AT) magazine with September 2019 Vol 46 Nr.3 issue. We commend him for his dedicated hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment during his tenure as Editor. He published […]
Editor’s Comment and Table of Contents – June 2023
Amazing resilienceThe resilience of relief and support workers around the world never ceases to amaze, especially when a new crisis emerges with all its added demands on people and resources in the affected region.Sadly, we’re once again confronting just such a crisis with all that is happening in Sudan. While I’m in no way qualified […]
Editor’s Comment and Table of Contents – March 2023
Volume 50 and counting This is a landmark moment for Appropriate Technology as we publish the first issue of our Volume 50 year. As the accompanying image of our inaugural magazine shows, presentation has changed quite a lot over the years. Sadly, judging by some of the early editorials, many of the challenges that face […]
Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – March 2025
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology March 2025 issue. As we step into 2025, the landscape of appropriate technology continues to evolve, addressing the pressing challenges of food security, climate resilience, sustainable development, and technological inclusion. This issue of Appropriate Technology highlights innovations and initiatives shaping a better future, from agricultural breakthroughs to humanitarian advancements and […]
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