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Business Fights Poverty Global Equity Summit 2024

Join us for two engaging days at our Global Equity Summit, where we’ll navigate the shifting landscape of business and equity, crafting strategies to tackle contemporary challenges. Delve into vital issues such as women’s entrepreneurship, health, gender-based violence, sustainable infrastructure, value chains, and empowering the youth. Register for FREE using promo code GES24BFP.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice

February 2, 2024

Sustainable Hospitality with Levar Jackson: A Journey Towards Eco-Friendly Hotels

Social Impact Pioneer – Levar Jackson talks sustainable hospitality and eco-friendly hotel design

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Corporate Impact, Innovative Business Models

January 15, 2024

Together for 2024

The landscape of global development is evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging on the horizon. As we navigate these complexities, the power of collaboration, innovation and impactful action becomes increasingly apparent. This paper synthesises the insights from a vibrant Online Written Discussion, “Together for 2024”.

Agriculture, Business, Care Economy, Climate Action, Conflict and Peace, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Engaging Employees, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Governance and Transparency, Health, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Living Wages, Measuring Social Impact, Sustainable Employment

January 9, 2024

Navigating Climate Change and Water Security at COP28: A Podcast Overview

Social Impact Pioneers – Farai Tunhuma and Uwe Steckhan of UNICEF, navigate climate change and water security at COP28

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Water and Sanitation

December 14, 2023

Applying a Gender Lens to Achieve Net-Zero

Watch this hybrid workshop with the UK FCDO’s WOW programme and PwC to hear the latest thinking and examples on how applying a gender

Climate Action, Climate Justice, Gender

December 14, 2023

Climate Justice Summit 2023 – Day 2 – Workshop

Experts and practitioners from across our global community discuss future priorities and strategies for putting people at the heart of climate change and climate

Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Innovative Business Models

December 13, 2023

Lifting Participation: Female Entrepreneurs Tackle Climate Change – with Bill Winters and Audrey S-Darko

Standard Chartered’s Group Chief Executive, Bill Winters and Futuremaker Audrey S-Darko on entrepreneurship, climate change & women in tech.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Finance and Investment, Gender, Measuring Social Impact, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Social Enterprises, Technology

December 12, 2023

Exploring the Role of Carbon Markets in Climate Change Solutions: Insights from COP28 with Sheri Hickok

In this podcast Sheri Hickok provides a 101 on the function of carbon markets and their evolution through carbon offsetting hiccups; whilst giving us a glimpse behind the curtain of the globe’s climate conference.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Energy, Innovative Business Models

December 7, 2023

Supply Chain Decarbonisation with a Gender Lens

New report launched at Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Summit. Supply Chain Decarbonisation with a Gender Lens: Practical Guidance for Global Businesses

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Gender

December 5, 2023

Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Summit 2023, Online and In Person

The online Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Summit 2023, broadcasting live from Dubai and Nairobi during the COP28 climate summit, will give you the chance to have your voice heard wherever you may be in the world. Register for FREE using promo code BFPCJ23

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice

November 30, 2023

Regenerative Enterprise: Pioneering a Sustainable Future, with Niels de Fraguier

In this podcast Niels de Fraguier explains how regenerative enterprise business models – tackling climate change and ending poverty.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact, Social Enterprises

November 30, 2023

Practical Action: Climate Change and Poverty Increases Gender Based Violence

Mariette Utamuvuna, Berthille Kampire and George Williams explain how climate change and poverty increase gender based violence.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Measuring Social Impact

November 27, 2023

Food Security and Farmer Livelihoods with Cesar and Michelle

Michelle Grogg, Cargill and Cesar Galaviz, Rancher, Farmer and Agronomist, Mexico talk food security and farmer livelihoods

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Food and Nutrition, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact, Technology

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, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Gender, Global Goals

September 18, 2023

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

Savanna and Joachim from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) provide practical support for business on delivering a just transition.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact

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 & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice

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, Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Food and Nutrition, Livelihoods and Jobs

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 & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Finance and Investment, Global Goals, Health, Micro, 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, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Finance and Investment, Livelihoods and Jobs

July 17, 2023

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