Sustainable Development

Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Taking a people-centred approach to climate action in cotton farming

CottonConnect’s understanding of the effect of climate change on cotton farmers led to its people-centred approach as it works to create climate resilient farming communities, who can respond to the challenges to their farms and livelihoods through training, technology and adapted crop planning.
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Empowering action towards improved livelihoods

Sheila Senathirajah, innovations senior manager at ISEAL, discusses the concept of a living income, the role of measurement, and the importance of inclusive approaches in addressing the root causes of poverty.
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Melanie Landthaler

If you are interested in understanding more on women’s empowerment; sustainable coffee or what it takes to lead impact in business this podcast is for you.
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Activists Propelling us Toward Climate Justice

Faced with the growing threat of climate change, from heatwaves and frequent wildfires to rising sea levels, we are in a race to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis and secure a world the next generation can thrive in. At the individual, corporate and country level, the sense of urgency to act has increased dramatically.
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VIDEO: How can companies better integrate their social and environmental agendas

Members of the Business Fights Poverty network share their insights through a series of “how-to” videos on the themes of the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2021.
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Embedding Climate and Social Innovation into Business

Join us for this live written panel discussion on Embedding Climate and Social Innovation into Business. This event is part of the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit. Live Panel Monday 21 June 2021, 9.30-10.30AM EDT / 2.30-3.30PM BST
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Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains

Join us for this live written panel discussion on Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains. This event is part of the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit. Taking place on Wednesday 23 June 2021, 9.30-10.30AM EDT / 2.30-3.30PM BST
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Unpaid and unrecognised – tools and examples on how business can tackle invisible labour.

At a time of global economic downturn, when record numbers of women have lost their jobs and with more women than ever having to juggle paid work and unpaid care responsibilities, taking action to support these women and recognise their work has never been more urgent.
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Announcing the launch of the GSMA Innovation Fund for Digital Urban Services

Do you leverage digital technology to deliver urban services with social, economic and environmental Impact? if you do so in the fields of plastic and waste management, energy, water or sanitation, the newly launched GSMA fund could support you. Red on to learn more.
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A New Report Shows How COVID-19 Has Challenged Farmers and Entrepreneurs. Here’s How the Private Sector Can Help.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created enormous economic challenges across Latin America, Africa, and South Asia. TechnoServe’s new report tracks the changes to the livelihoods of farmers and entrepreneurs over the past year and highlights the private sector’s role in helping them navigate the crisis.
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Where are children and young people in business’ action to tackle climate change?

Children and young people are severely impacted by climate change. However, little information is available about the linkages with businesses and the actions they can take to address climate change and its consequences, despite climate change being on top of the agenda for many businesses. UNICEF UK is seeking the help of the business community to fill this gap.
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GS2021 – Forum 3

Our Online Written Discussion on “Creating an Integral Approach for Measuring Social and Environmental Impact,” delved into the requirements for addressing the climate crisis
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GS2021 – Forum 2

Our Online Written Discussion “Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains,” focused on how companies and partnerships can significantly improve
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GS2021 – Forum 1

Our Online Written Discussion covered “Embedding Climate and Social Innovation into Business.” Panelists explored the integral connection between a company’s purpose and its capacity
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GS2021 – Webinar 5

Our webinar explored “Business and Climate Justice”. Participants discussed what a global approach to climate justice entails, exploring the connections between climate-related disasters and
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Digital Dividends in Plastic Recycling

In GSMA’s new report, they explore the specific benefits that plastics organisations (for-profit start-ups or social enterprises that manage plastic waste collection and recycling) in LMICs currently reap, or could eventually reap, from using digital tools or services or partnering with technology organisations, such as mobile network operators (MNOs).
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Sea freight strengthens Kenya-to-Europe flower supply chain

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, global supply chains were hit hard, affecting millions of workers across the globe. In the Kenyan floriculture sector, the subsequent 25-40% air freight reduction has meant lower export rates, a supply slowdown, and loss of jobs for thousands.
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Why 2021 presents an opportunity to build back better and take action on big societal issues like climate change

2020 was a year full of uncertainly. Not only did the pandemic affect our health and personal lives, it also fundamentally challenged our political, social, and economic norms too. Most notably, was the impact it had on how many of us now think about tackling the big issues like climate change.
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Texas, Climate and Equity

ACTS is driving community-based solutions to the climate crisis – including by providing education resources to underserved communities, gathering data that will reveal the vulnerabilities, and identifying the resources needed to address them. Learn more in this interview with ACTS Founder, Bridgette Murray.
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Growing Haiti’s food systems with determination and partners

Greater food sovereignty in Haiti would support local farmers and reduce the risk of hunger crises in the future. A growing network of organizations is pushing Haiti in that direction, allowing more Haitian farmers to support their own families while getting food to those most in need. Acceso Haiti is part of that expanding ecosystem.
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What do we mean by "Sustainable Development"?

Join us in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals to combat poverty through innovative and scalable solutions that drive global progress.

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