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UNDP Global Accelerator Lab
In crisis-affected environments, the Accelerator Labs have focused on urban resilience by addressing the interconnected challenges of waste management, informal housing, and human mobility. These urban systems are often the first to collapse during crises—be it conflict, economic breakdown, or natural disasters—yet they are also critical lifelines for displaced populations and overstretched local communities. R&D efforts in these contexts prioritize low-cost, decentralized, and community-driven innovations that can function without formal infrastructure. Waste is reimagined not just as a challenge, but as an economic opportunity. Informal housing is approached through participatory design and spatial mapping, while mobility challenges are tackled using real-time data and local knowledge systems. These initiatives underscore the Labs’ commitment to helping cities adapt and function in the absence of formal governance and amid persistent shocks.
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Gonzye stove What is the name of the solution holder? (main contact person, if multiple) Ministry of Water and Energy of Ethiopia, National Improved Cookstoves Program (NICSP) What is the address and …
Lump charcoal cookstove What is the name of the solution holder? (main contact person, if multiple) Healthy fire / Anega Energies Manufacturing What is the address and preferred way to contact the sol…
Mirt stove What is the name of the solution holder? (main contact person, if multiple) Ministry of Water and Energy - GIZ What is the address and preferred way to contact the solution holder? Office c…
Free Study Zone, community solution to address the challenge of long power-cuts hours in Syria The study zone is a free, volunteer-based, non-profit group Study zone in Salamieh, Hama-Syria, is a free…
#MappingSolutions: recycled plastic sorting containers This is one of the different types of containers identified that can be used to set up waste separation stations at low cost. sdgs: Sustainable…
#InnovationChallenge: Dry toilets and sanitation system for rural communities This solution was mapped thanks to the third edition of the challenge "Innovating together for children and sustainable …
On your Way, Waslni. Transportation digital solutions. Social media platforms and applications With the increased transportation costs in Syria and the imposed sanctions that affects mobility services…
