Climate Justice

Climate Justice: A Tool to Combat Poverty

Together for 2025

Business as a Force for Good: Key Priorities and Actions for 2025

In January 2025, over 200 members of the Business Fights Poverty community came together for a virtual Community Forum, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to explore some of the most pressing social and environmental challenges of our time. Over the course of the event, participants shared their insights, successes, and cautions, all framed by one central ambition: to identify the critical priorities, actions, and collaborations necessary to drive maximum social impact in the year ahead.
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Protecting Garment Workers from Climate Extremes

Garment workers, particularly women, face growing risks from climate extremes, threatening their health, wages, and livelihoods. A climate-responsive worker insurance program—funded by fashion brands, suppliers, and governments—could provide crucial protections, ensuring financial security and resilience. As climate risks intensify, the fashion industry must prioritize worker-centered solutions for a just transition and sustainable supply chains.
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Growing Prosperity in a Warming World: A Strategy for Resilient Agriculture 

As we enter 2025, the impacts of climate change are ever more prominent everywhere we look – especially for smallholder farmers. While there are no easy fixes to the climate challenges we face, there are solutions. This blog explores innovative business approaches to draw down CO2 and create new economic opportunities in areas of poverty.
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Climate Change and Biodiversity: The Inextricable Link

Climate change and biodiversity loss are deeply interconnected crises driven by unsustainable development. Aligning global goals from COP16 and COP29 presents a critical opportunity to tackle these issues together. Practical Action advocates for funding frontline communities, empowering Indigenous leadership, and adopting integrated solutions to protect ecosystems, combat climate impacts, and build a sustainable future for people and the planet
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Taryn Davis and Chris Noble

Transformative Partnerships with Taryn from Cargill and Chris from CARE

Social Impact Pioneers Taryn Davis of Cargill & Chris Noble of CARE talk business and social good through transformative partnerships.
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PHSP Madagascar, a CBi Member Network, provided hot meals in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ana in January 2022.

Harnessing the Power of Local Networks for Climate Preparedness

As climate-related emergencies escalate, local networks of NGOs and businesses are becoming indispensable in disaster risk management. These networks foster anticipatory action and resilience through partnerships with governments, exemplified in countries like Peru, Madagascar, and the Philippines. By integrating local networks into disaster frameworks, we can achieve more effective, timely, and equitable responses to crises.
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Market Systems for Climate Justice

Agribusiness and Market Systems for Climate Justice

Smallholder farmers are at the forefront of the climate crisis, forming the backbone of global food systems while bearing its brunt. Market systems development (MSD) offers a transformative approach to achieving climate resilience and justice by fostering sustainable, scalable solutions. This article explores MSD’s potential to empower smallholders, drive greener growth, and support equitable climate action.
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Empowering Young Green and Social Entrepreneurs: A Call to Collective Action

Young green and social entrepreneurs are vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, but face barriers like funding gaps, market challenges, and regulatory hurdles. Youth Business International (YBI) and Development Solutions urge governments, financial institutions, and stakeholders to prioritize investment, legal support, and training to empower these innovators.
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Climate Justice Series 2024

ACCESS RESOURCES: Climate Justice Series 2024

The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Series ran alongside COP29 featuring a Community Forum discussion, as well as articles and podcasts to mark the occasion. This Series provided an opportunity to connect with peers and global advocates to explore how we can prioritise people in climate change strategies and actions.
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David Nicholson, Mercy Corps and Thomas Beloe

David Nicholson, Mercy Corps and Thomas Beloe UNDP Talk Human Centred Climate Action

David Nicholson of Mercy Corps and Thomas Beloe from the UNDP talk human centred climate action, reflecting on COP29 in Baku.
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Climate Justice Forum during COP29

Prioritising People in Climate Strategies The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Community Forum during COP29 convened experts and community members to explore how businesses
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Farmers and Climate Action: Benjamín Alas, Farmer, El Salvador.

Farmers Hold the Key to Climate Action: It’s Time to Listen

As a contentious COP29 wraps up in Azerbaijan, the eyes of the climate community turn to Brazil and COP30. In this article, TechnoServe’s Tony Siantonas and Katarina Kahlmann lay out five priorities to ensure that next year’s climate conference delivers the breakthrough that smallholder farmers need.
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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: 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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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, 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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What do we mean by "Climate Justice"?

Delve into the role of climate justice in alleviating poverty, focusing on equitable solutions that address both environmental and social inequities.

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