Sustainable Development to Combat Poverty

Empowering Ghanaian Women in Sustainable Shea Trading

Shea trading does nothing to lift women producers in Ghana above the UN poverty line. The Dipaliya Return on Extraction business model changes all that, empowering women, providing fair wages, and enabling community investments. Dipaliya stands for ethical and regenerative shea trading in Ghana.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Innovative Business Models, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

October 30, 2023

Capturing Natural Goodness In Hazelnuts From Soil To Snack

Explore the journey of Turkish hazelnuts from soil to snack, learn how these premium nuts, grown in the climate of the Black Sea region, become global confectionery and healthy snacks, all while uplifting local communities.

Agriculture, Business, Corporate Impact, Education, Food and Nutrition, Livelihoods and Jobs, Living Wages

October 23, 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

Mainstreaming Gender to Power Sustainable Business Growth

Gender equality is the cornerstone of sustainable business growth. This article explores how MEDA’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming (GEM) Framework is advancing gender equality, in addition to business growth and impact. After applying GEM to 40 businesses and investment funds globally, MEDA found that mainstreaming gender throughout business operations was linked with greater commercial success.

Agriculture, Corporate Impact, Gender

October 2, 2023

How Business Can Unlock the Benefits of Integrating Social and Environmental Goals

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Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact

September 28, 2023

Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Workshop 2

This hybrid workshop with Mars Inc you can learn about the latest research on the business case for integrating social and environmental strategies into business

Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact

September 28, 2023

Acting Together for More Nutritious Food

Explore the challenge of scaling up staple food fortification to combat micronutrient deficiencies. Regulatory frameworks are in place, but implementation requires collaboration with millers and public-private partnerships. Micronutrient deficiencies affect billions, and fortification is a cost-effective solution. This article outlines six opportunities, from transparency to policy advocacy, to strengthen food fortification at scale, promoting health and nutrition worldwide.

Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Global Goals, Health, Partnerships

September 18, 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

Improving Human Wellbeing in the Coffee Supply Chain

Better data and social performance benchmarks are critical to achieving more sustainable and equitable value chains. Tom Adams and Madeline Copp of 60 Decibels discuss the need to listen to farmers directly and at scale in order to improve their livelihoods.

Agriculture, Business, Corporate Impact, Health, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact

August 29, 2023

Addressing Global Hunger: Insights from Ceres2030 Project

Despite progress, 828 million face hunger, up by 150 million due to COVID-19. The Ceres2030 study highlights key strategies: empower communities, boost farm productivity, improve food distribution. The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge invites companies to join efforts, pledging financial commitments. Together, we strive to end hunger sustainably by 2030.

Agriculture, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Global Goals, Health, Livelihoods and Jobs

August 28, 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

It Takes Partnership and Innovation to Close the Financing Gap for Small-Scale Farmers

Smallholder dairy farmers face numerous challenges due to limited opportunities to secure funds that could help them grow and invest in essential assets for boosting their profitability and transition to regenerative business practices. So, how can innovation and partnership step in to bridge this gap?

Agriculture, Finance and Investment, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Partnerships

July 26, 2023

Prevention is Better Than Cure: €450,000 to Tackle Child Labour in Fairtrade Cocoa Supply Chains

Fairtrade intensifies fight against cocoa child labor with a new program. Despite challenges, the €450,000 budget aims to generate additional income for co-ops, offer education grants, and support poverty-alleviating projects. Co-ops’ innovative proposals will be funded based on impact and scalability.

Agriculture, Business, Corporate Impact, Education, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs

July 19, 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

What Loss and Damage Means for Human Rights and Your Business

Climate-driven Loss and Damage is bad for business and customers, but worst for the world’s economic backbone: women on the frontline of climate change. If their ability to manage climate change is not supported, business continuity stalls. Companies should support women, alongside civil society and policymakers, to foster a global economy that delivers for everyone.

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Gender, Human Rights, Livelihoods and Jobs

July 6, 2023

Building Climate Resilience: Sustainable Homes and Social Impact with Henning and Joyce

Social Impact Pioneers Joyce Coffee and Henning Alts examine how to building climate resilience with sustainable, affordable homes.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Finance and Investment, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact

July 6, 2023

Five Reasons Why Fairtrade Remains the #1 Ethical Consumer Choice

Research in 12 countries by GlobeScan for Fairtrade suggests rising food prices haven’t deterred the majority of shoppers from paying a bit more for a Fairtrade product. Many people still put ethical considerations high on their list when they go to the supermarket. Here are five good reasons why.

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

June 27, 2023

Sustainable Development

Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals