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Qatar National Vision 2030

Living Geography

Qatari National Vision 2030 (QNV) It would be useful to consider with students how a country could transition from a reliance on one particular resource to diversity its economy. They are now working out what their post-oil, diversified economy may be based around. One such state is Qatar. Is tourism a suitable industry to focus on?

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Extreme weather Wildfore LA

O-Level Geography

A recent UN Environment Programme report found a potential global increase in fires caused by extreme weather to increase to 14 per cent by 2030, 30 per cent by 2050, and 50 per cent by the end of the century. Where are the areas affected by the wildfires? How does extreme weather result in wildfire?

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How Augmented Reality Fosters Student Curiosity and Collaboration

ED Surge

Furthermore, it can transport students to different times and places, making history and geography lessons more immersive and educational. AR is also a powerful tool for visualizing complex concepts, allowing students to explore abstract ideas through interactive 3D representations.

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New RGS-IBG Role: Deputy CEO

Living Geography

As the job description and advertisement says: "As the Society approaches its 200th anniversary in 2030, with ambitious associated goals, we are looking to strengthen our executive team with an exceptional, entrepreneurial leader with proven ability to balance strategic and operational impact.

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As enrollment falls and colleges close, a surprising number of new ones are opening

The Hechinger Report

Demand for workers in solar is expected to nearly double by 2030, according to an industry census. The number of workers needed in the offshore wind energy industry will also nearly double, by 2025 , to 589,000, and increase to 868,000 by 2030, the consulting firm Rystad Energy estimates.

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Slavery from Space

Living Geography

The UN member countries have set the target of ending slavery by 2030. However, no country has a system for actively monitoring slavery, and this lack of data leads to poor interventions and policies. The Slavery from Space programme at the University of Nottingham aims to address this problem.

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Falling Recycling rate in Singapore

O-Level Geography

Why is there a need to reduce the waste sent to the landfill each day by 30 per cent by 2030 under the Zero Waste Masterplan? Why has overall recycling rate fallen from 62 per cent in 2013 to 52 per cent in 2023?

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