SDG 7 aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Energy is essential for economic development, quality of life, and achieving other SDGs, yet millions of people still lack access to reliable energy sources. This goal focuses on increasing the share of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and expanding access to clean cooking technologies. By promoting sustainable energy solutions, SDG 7 seeks to reduce carbon emissions, support economic growth, and ensure that everyone, especially in developing regions, has access to the energy they need for a better future.
The Local Service Board of Melgund held a meeting on December 16th, 2024, discussing several key updates and events. Highlights included the approval of the November Treasurer’s Report, a successful Community Christmas Supper with games and a gift exchange, and plans for upcoming activities such as Games Night on January 12th, 2025.
Last week, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced the Ignace-Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation area as the selected site for Canada’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel. This decision, following a rigorous site selection process spanning over a decade, represents a landmark moment for the region.
In June 2022, just as Art Borups Corners’ Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse-funded Digital Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship Incubator pilot program was gaining momentum, disaster struck.
Exploring new ways to integrate art, culture, and sustainability, the team behind the Arts Borups Corners collective is gearing up to relaunch their living lab in 2025.
In a groundbreaking initiative, youth and artists from Melgund Township have created an interactive online course designed to spark a community conversation about nuclear waste management. The course, titled “Exploring Nuclear Waste Management in Our Backyard,” was developed by the local Art Borups Corners program.
