Climate Justice

Climate Justice: A Tool to Combat Poverty

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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Housing Resilience

Investing in Better Housing can Build the Resilience of 40% of the World’s Population

Global estimates measure a $3-4 trillion investment gap for adequate housing. By shifting resources directly to those in need for housing improvements, the private sector can play a major role in reducing the safety and health risks traditionally associated with informality in order to protect lives, assets, and wellbeing.
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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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Youth Entrepreneurship

Empowering the Next Generation: The Future of Youth Entrepreneurship

Youth Business International (YBI) introduces its Youth Entrepreneurship Framework, developed with the Global Entrepreneurship Network. This comprehensive guide offers actionable strategies to support young entrepreneurs, focusing on green and social ventures. It provides 50 recommendations to help overcome common entrepreneurial challenges and promote sustainable, impactful businesses among the youth.
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Global Equity Summit

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Global Equity Summit—our flagship gathering of leaders from business, civil society, and government took place on 5th and
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Together for 2025

Together for 2025

As business and government leaders gathered in Davos, we brought together our global community to discuss the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities as
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Climate Justice Series 2024

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.
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Mining for the Low-Carbon Energy Boom Addresses the Full Range of the SDGs with Anglo and IFC

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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Climate Innovation and the Next Generation with Novonesis

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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Strategic Partnerships to Support Community Resilience

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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Ensuring Mining for the Low-Carbon Energy Boom Addresses the Full Range of the SDGs

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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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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