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Sustainable Development in the 21st Century

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IT-supported Monitoring of Microplastics in Waters

By Ahmad Zaiour, Axel André Schmidt and Michael Palocz-Andresen Microplastics, tiny plastic particles from primary and secondary sources, pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems...

Sailing Towards Sustainability: The Role of Maritime Regulations in Environmental and Climate Protection

By Pamela Coyoc Duron and Michael Palocz-Andresen   The maritime industry is crucial for the international community, providing thousands of jobs and transporting over 80% of...
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The Path to Sustainable Transport: Economic Growth for a Green Future?

By Lilly Gebert, Emin Khalilov, Sebastian Schöttke, and Michael Palocz-Andresen Introduction With road freight transportation holding a significant share of approximately 75% in the EU market,...

Reduction of Pollutant Emissions from Motor Vehicles to Combat Infections

By Ziyang Lou & Michael Palocz-Andresen Ultrafine soot particles and NOx are known to be extremely harmful to human health. The concentration of these pollutants...

Recruitment Trends in Social Media in the Automobile Manufacturers in Mexico

By Zamir Madjidian, Roberto Carlos Ambrosio Lazaro, Michael Palocz-Andresen The automotive sector is rapidly evolving, focusing on digitalisation and social media platforms. Renowned car manufacturer...
INSECT BIOMASS FOR FUELS IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR

Insect Biomass for Fuels in the Transport Sector

By Rashid Ahmad Hadi & Michael Palocz-Andresen Transport is playing an increasingly important role in a globalised world. However, in view of climate change, the...
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Psychological Crucial Factors of Sustainable Behavior Within and After the Pandemic

By Nadine Karnetzke and Michael Palocz-Andresen Human behavior is at the root of the climate crisis, the recently published IPCC report leaves no doubt about...
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Sustainable Ship Technology

By Eggo Bracker, Madelaine Engelbrecht, Florian Meier, Michael Palocz-Andresen and Paul Pozzi Some 90 percent of world trade takes place by sea. Due to the...
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The Aviation Industry after the Pandemic

By Lena Wege and Michael Palocz-Andresen The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the air traffic industry, including travel and tourism-related issues. As...
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Car Sharing Before and After the Pandemic

By Shari Saffran And Michael Palocz-Andresen In this article, the structure and organisation of car sharing is first explained in more detail and then compared...

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The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI

By Terence Tse CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value. A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...

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