Climate Action

Climate Action to Alleviate Poverty

Simon Crittle & Kazi Jawad Hossain on COP29 and Tackling Poverty

Simon Crittle & Kazi Jawad Hossain on COP29 and Tackling Poverty

Meet two Social Impact Pioneers as they talk international development, climate resilience and the climate COP29 in Baku, Azebijan.
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Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights

Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights: Smart Climate Action and Good Business

Investing in women’s health and reproductive rights is both smart climate action and good business. With women disproportionately affected by climate stressors—like heat, flooding, and forced migration—companies have a responsibility and a benefit in enhancing their health. Boosting women’s well-being strengthens supply chains, drives productivity, and builds resilience in the face of climate change.
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Why is Doing Business Differently Critical to Combatting Climate Injustice?

Endless economic growth prioritises profit over people and the planet, deepening inequalities and accelerating climate crises. This article explores purpose-driven enterprises as a sustainable alternative, emphasising regenerative practices, ethical purchasing, and community resilience. With examples like WeWilder, it showcases how rethinking commerce can address systemic challenges and build a fair, sustainable future for all.
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Zach and Malkia - Voices from Baku COP29

Malkia and Zach, Live from Climate COP29 – Voices from Baku

Malkia Johns, Business Fights Poverty Youth Ambassador & Zach Lubin, environmental enthusiast speak from Baku, at the climate COP29.
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Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino

Women’s Health & Climate Justice at COP29 in Baku with Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino

As the climate COP29 in Baku concludes without much fanfare, understanding what was really going on is more important than ever. Business Fights Poverty Youth Ambassador, Malkia Johns sits down within the COP and speaks with two women’s health activists, Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino.
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Climate Change, Human Rights, and Modern Slavery with Chiara and Sizakelle

Social Impact Pioneers Chiara Soletti & Sizakele Marutlulle delve into the intersection of climate change, human rights, and modern slavery.
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Katarina and Justin Insights from Baku Climate COP24

Katarina and Justin, Share their Insights from Baku and the Climate COP29

In this special episode, we bring you exclusive insights straight from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with long-time Business Fights Poverty community members, Justin Perrettson and Katarina Kahlmann. As global leaders and changemakers convene to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change, Justin and Katarina share their experiences, expertise, and perspectives from inside the conference.
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Farmers from around Cobán, Guatemala discuss weather information at a Mercy Corps workshop, as part of the Market Access for Small Producers programme. © Ezra Millstein/Mercy Corps

How Early Climate Action Cuts Costs, Saves Lives and Builds Resilience

Anticipatory action prepares communities for climate disasters before they strike, saving lives, economic impacts and cutting costs. Learn from Mercy Corps’ pilot projects – leveraging blockchain, remittances, and cash assistance ahead of drought, hurricanes, and floods. With COP29 underway, business leaders have a crucial role in investing in anticipatory action for enhanced climate justice.
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How We Can Support More of the World’s Smallholders to Farm Sustainably

Learn how regenerative agriculture is empowering smallholder farmers to overcome soil degradation and climate challenges. Supported by the IKEA Foundation, this initiative has increased Kenyan farmers’ incomes by 155%, showcasing sustainable farming as a profitable and viable solution. Three experts share insights on expanding this success globally.
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Working with Farmers to Respond to the Climate Crisis

A recent study by the Fairtrade Foundation looking into carbon footprints and mitigation opportunities in Fairtrade supply chains has identified five key takeaways for businesses looking to reduce their scope 3 emissions while prioritising producer livelihoods.
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Extreme Heath and Workers Rights

Extreme Heat, Workers’ Rights and the Power of Collaborative Action

Whilst climate negotiators meet in COP29 in Baku, businesses must take action to prevent and mitigate climate impacts on the human rights of workers in their supply chains. As the planet continues to warm, periods of extreme heat are growing in frequency and severity. Effective action depends on collaboration with workers and their representatives.
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Women-led Climate Solutions for Resilient Communities

Climate change disproportionately impacts women, who face increased burdens in food security, resource management, and household resilience. Inclusive leadership is essential for effective climate solutions, with women leading preparedness efforts in disaster-prone regions. Community-driven adaptation plans can yield high returns, empowering women to drive sustainable solutions against climate challenges worldwide.
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Climate Justice Community Forum

Climate Justice Community Forum 2024

The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Series will run alongside COP29 in November 2024, featuring this forum on 21 November 2024, as well as articles and podcasts to mark the occasion. This forum provides an opportunity to connect with peers and global advocates to explore how we can prioritize people in climate change strategies and actions. It combines an online written discussion with a parallel community networking event on Zoom
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Female Farmer in Tea field - Gender Voluntary Carbon Market

Strengthening Gender Equity in the Voluntary Carbon Market

Integrating gender equity into the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is crucial for ensuring both environmental and social sustainability. Carbon credit projects that empower women, particularly in developing regions, achieve better and more lasting climate outcomes with the potential to meet multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By prioritising gender, businesses can strengthen project integrity and contribute to lasting community resilience.
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Sana Kapadia Gender Smart Climate Investing

Gender-Smart Climate Finance with Sana Kapadia

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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Alix Lebec - finance and philanthropy

How Finance and Philanthropy Can Tackle Global Challenges, Alix Lebec

Social Impact Pioneer Alix Lebec explains how finance and philanthropy can tackle global challenges, from climate change to poverty.
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A woman cacao farmer in the Philippines

From Carbon to Cash: The Climate Innovations Raising Smallholder Farmers’ Incomes

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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Off-Grid Success: Solar Chilling Fuels Produce Supply For Women Farmers In Malawi

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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Fairtrade Anniversary

The Fairtrade Foundation: 30 Years of Transformative Change

Celebrate the Fairtrade Foundation’s 30th Anniversary and explore its impact on global trade. Fairtrade supports over 2 million farmers and workers, addresses climate change challenges, and promotes fair wages. Discover consumer power in transforming trade systems and ensuring sustainable futures for beloved products like coffee.
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Unintended Consequences of Environmentally Friendly Diets

As we strive for sustainable diets to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, concerns arise about their nutritional adequacy. A systematic review reveals that eco-friendly diets may lead to lower intakes of essential micronutrients, posing risks to vulnerable populations. How can we balance environmental sustainability with optimal nutrition?
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What do we mean by "Climate Action"?

Learn how targeted climate action can alleviate poverty by reducing vulnerabilities and promoting sustainable practices that ensure community resilience.

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