Sustainable Development

Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Companies today face the challenge of maintaining ambitious social and environmental innovation while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. During a hybrid workshop hosted
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As the world accelerates towards a low-carbon future, the mining sector is crucial in providing the metals and minerals essential for green technologies. However,
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Engaging young people, women and diverse stakeholders in climate action is crucial for achieving sustainable and equitable solutions to global challenges. During a Fireside
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The Mars-Tanager mint partnership in India illustrates the critical link between supply chain resilience and farmer resilience. By focusing on trust-building, long-term partnerships, and
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Watch this Hybrid Workshop with Meta on how companies can remain ambitious in delivering social and environmental innovation while ensuring compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape.
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Watch this fireside chat with Cargill and CARE on how to help farmers and communities adapt to and mitigate climate change shocks and other impacts. Together
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Watch this Hybrid Workshop with Anglo American and IFC (a member of the World Bank Group) on behalf of the WBG Climate Smart Mining initiative, to explore
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Watch this Hybrid Workshop with Reckitt on unleashing social innovation to increase access to water and health by leveraging powerful partnerships and overcoming barriers to
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Watch the Fireside Chat with Mars Inc and their partner Tanager to explore a case study that is driving positive impact for people and planet. Learn about the
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Watch the Hybrid Workshop with Barclays to explore collaboration strategies that can help analyze climate risk and enable greater access to insurance products and services
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Watch the Fireside Chat with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to explore a new vision for how businesses can partner for green and
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Social Impact Pioneer Kapadia lays out why taking a gender lens to investing is essential if we are to ensure a just transition to a green economy.
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Join us for three engaging days at our hybrid Global Goals Summit 2024, including inspiring fireside chats, interactive workshops, and deep-dive clinics. Together, we’ll explore, ‘How can businesses build partnerships that are fit for the future?’ Our goal is to create a renewed vision for business action on poverty, inequality, and climate change. Register for FREE using promo code BFPGGS24.
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Addressing deforestation and land conversion within supply chains has never been more urgent, as businesses come under pressure to align their operations with global sustainability goals and new regulations. Credible sustainability systems are stepping up with new tools to help companies meet deforestation-free commitments, ensuring transparency and compliance in sourcing key commodities. Read on for more insights.
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Social Impact Pioneer Alix Lebec explains how finance and philanthropy can tackle global challenges, from climate change to poverty.
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Social Impact Pioneer, Bill Omondi talks from Kenya about empowering young people with great leadership and communication skills.
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A new report from 60 Decibels reveals insights from 3,000 coffee farmers in Uganda and Rwanda, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the coffee supply chain. While profitability and financial security remain elusive for many, farmers show resilience and commitment. By prioritizing farmer voices and wellbeing, the coffee industry can foster greater sustainability and equity.
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As the countdown to the G20 Summit continues, IIED’s Alexandre Apsan Frediani and Paula Sevilla Núñez reflect on their recent experience of co-chairing a G20 civil society engagement group on philanthropy’s role in sustainable development.
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How can we support the 600 million smallholder farmers around the world to meet and respond to the challenges of climate change? This article explores two carbon innovations in the Philippines and Ghana that are tackling these challenges by incentivizing smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart practices and boost their incomes.
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Malawian farmers face significant post-harvest losses due to lack of refrigeration and market access. Practical Action’s Renewable Energy for Agriculture project empowers women farmers with renewable energy technologies, enabling them to grow quality crops, store produce effectively, and secure regular contracts, resulting in increased income and reduced losses.
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