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Urban resilience in the age of energy interdependence: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian blackout

Urban resilience in the age of energy interdependence: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian blackout

On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced an unprecedented power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness for hours. This large-scale blackout disrupted daily life for millions and exposed the vulnerabilities inherent in contemporary energy infrastructures. It also highlighted the critical importance of cross-border energy cooperation in mitigating such crises. In a striking ...[Read More]

“Are you aug?” A strategic foresight into human enhancement, climate adaptation, and access disparities

“Are you aug?” A strategic foresight into human enhancement, climate adaptation, and access disparities

The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) placed human augmentation on a 5–10 year timeline, identifying it as a key area where technological advancement could soon reshape societies. Their GESDA radar platform tracks over 500 emerging science breakthroughs including enhanced cognition, programmable biology, and climate-resilient bioengineering. The foresight is clear: we are entering a ...[Read More]