Sustainable Development

Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Global Goals Summit 2024

Access the resources from our energising two-day Global Goals summit, timed to coincide with the UN General Assembly and reinforce the ambition of the
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Sheri Hickok discussing Carbon Markets

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.
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Decarbonisation with a Gender Lens

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
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Climate Justice 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
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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.
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Climate Change Poverty Gender Based Violence

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.
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Online Written Discussion – Farmer Centred Food Security

Our online discussion centered on enhancing farmer-centred food security. Recognizing that 84% of our farms are smallholdings, yet the average smallholder farmer earns just
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Smallholder Farmers: Female Farmer holding a Sunflower.

Why a Food-Secure Future Means Focusing on Smallholder Farmers

This World Children’s Day, the UK hosts the Global Food Security Summit, addressing Zero Hunger and malnutrition. Amid alarming UN projections of over 600 million people facing hunger by 2030, the summit focuses on empowering smallholder farmers and leveraging technology for a sustainable, resilient food system
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Two women from Ghana Sustainable Shea butter

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.
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ofi social worker Esra delivering training to seasonal workers

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.
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Cesar and Michelle Food Security and Farmer Livelihoods

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
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A woman participates in agricultural activities in Myanmar

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

PLEASE RETURN TO THIS PAGE ON THE 6TH OF OCTOBER TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO Watch this hybrid workshop with Mars Inc to learn from the
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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
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Wheat Seeds. Food fortification

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.
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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.
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Just Transition

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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