Climate Action

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Practical Action: Climate Change and Poverty Increases Gender Based Violence

Business Impact, Business Purpose, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence, Impact, Poverty, Social Impact, Women

November 27, 2023

Food Security and Farmer Livelihoods with Cesar and Michelle

Agriculture, climate, Climate Action, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Impact, Livelihoods, Responsible Sourcing, Social Impact, Technology, Zero Hunger

October 16, 2023

Empowering Women in Cotton Farming: Building Resilience Amid Climate Change Challenges

As the climate crisis worsens, women are crucial to the success of cotton-growing communities. Here’s the support they need.

Agriculture, Business Impact, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Gender, Gender Equality, Global Goals, SDGS, Women

September 18, 2023

A Just Transition: A Deep Dive into Benchmarking Expectations with the WBA

Business Impact, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Environment, ESG, Impact, Impact Measurement

August 31, 2023

Bridging Net Zero and Poverty Zero Goals: A Crucial Framework for Global Sustainability

The climate crisis demands urgent emission cuts, but equitable poverty reduction is equally critical. Science-backed metrics for Net Zero and Poverty Zero must align, driven by multilateral development banks. A three-point plan for governments and the private sector can ensure a just transition, safeguarding both the planet and its people.”

climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Poverty

August 18, 2023

Five Reasons Why We Need Fair Food Systems for Future Food Security.

Fairtrade’s recently launched sustainable agriculture policy calls for resilient food systems built on agroecology – that is, the application of environmentally, economically and socially responsible principles to farming. Here are five reasons why our current food and farming policies need a complete reset – and how we can do it.

Agriculture, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Livelihoods, Poverty, Supply & Demand, Supply chains, Trade

August 17, 2023

Eco-Green Teens Project: Empowering Nigerian Youth for Sustainable Agriculture

The Eco-Green Teens Project, initiated by a team in Nigeria, addresses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on food insecurity and rising prices. Through financial literacy and sustainable agriculture education, rural teenagers learned to cultivate staple foods and embrace a bio-circular economy. Empowered by the Global Youth Mobilization, the program fosters entrepreneurship and addresses UN SDGs.

Agriculture, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, COVID, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Finance and Investment, Learning and Skills, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, SDGS, Small and Medium Enterprises

August 11, 2023

Green and Social Investments in the Global South will Show Returns Worldwide

Bangladesh is implementing innovative measures and allocating a significant portion of its budget to combat climate change. Learn why investing in the Global South now not only addresses the urgent climate emergency but also promises long-term benefits for the rest of the world.

Agriculture, Business Impact, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Environment, Finance and Investment, Life on Land, Livelihoods, Poverty

July 17, 2023

What Loss and Damage Means for Human Rights and Your Business

Climate-driven Loss and Damage is bad for business and customers, but worst for the world’s economic backbone: women on the frontline of climate change. If their ability to manage climate change is not supported, business continuity stalls. Companies should support women, alongside civil society and policymakers, to foster a global economy that delivers for everyone.

Business Impact, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Gender, Gender Equality, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Livelihoods, Poverty, Resilience, Supply & Demand, Supply chains

July 6, 2023

Building Climate Resilience: Sustainable Homes and Social Impact with Henning and Joyce

Business Impact, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Environment, Finance and Investment, Future Cities, Housing, Impact, Inclusive Business, Infrastructure, Resilience, Responsible Business, Social Impact

July 6, 2023