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Climate Justice Series

COP29 | NOVEMBER 2024

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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.

CLIMATE JUSTICE SERIES COMMUNITY FORUM

Prioritising People in Climate Strategies

The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Community Forum during COP29 convened experts and community members to explore how businesses can embed people-centred approaches into climate action. This paper consolidates the key insights from the discussion, offering actionable recommendations to integrate social impact into climate strategies effectively.

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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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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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Prioritising People in Climate Strategies The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Community Forum during COP29 convened experts and community members to explore how businesses can embed people-centred approaches into climate action. This paper consolidates the key insights from the discussion, offering actionable recommendations to integrate social impact into climate strategies effectively.
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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

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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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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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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COMMUNITY FORUM named contributOrs

 

  • Agathe Bukasa, Executive Director, Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA)
  • Alice Allan, Director, Collaboration, Business Fights Poverty
  • Ariana Karamallis, Global Advocacy and Development Manager, Build Change
  • Benson Simba, Director of Social Determinants of Health, Amref Health Africa
  • Claire Bosch Zuazo, Global Lead, Social Impact, Anthesis Group
  • David Wofford, Senior Director, Private Sector Strategy & Engagement, United Nations Foundation
  • Elizabeth Ochieng, Founder and CEO, Supa Bug Limited
  • Evgenia Kyanova, CEO Office & Project Advisor, Forum for the Future
  • Hayley Capp, New Business Manager – Climate Justice, CARE International UK
  • Hina West, Global Impact Director, People and Planet First
  • James William Militzer, Managing Editor, NextBillion, William Davidson Institute
  • John Mwakima, Community Leader and Environmentalist, Kasigau REDD+ Wildlife Works
  • Laura De Alba, Partnerships Coordinator and Producer, We Make Change
  • Laura Hawkesford, Co-Director, The Partnership Collective
  • Laura Monikowska, Coordinator, Impacts & Evidence Coordinator, Impacts & Evidence, ISEAL
  • Lauren Ropp, Co-Founder and CEO, Institute for Development Impact
  • Malkia John, COP29 Youth Ambassador, Business Fights Poverty
  • Matt Deacon, Senior Programme Funding Manager, SOS Children’s Villages
  • Michael Ojo, Executive Director, Let’s Build for Humanity Initiative
  • Molly Burns, Manager, Development and Strategic Partnerships, Women’s World Banking
  • Neliswa Hare, Head of Projects and Partnerships, Humanity Insured
  • Nicholas Ngesa, Chief Operating Officer, Tembea Futures Institute
  • Sergio Rivas, President, Tanager
  • Dr. Shyam Katta, Program Director, Heifer India
  • Sue Stevenson, Director of Strategic Partnerships and International Development, Barefoot College International
  • Susan Nakami, Regional Lead, Africa Village Capital
  • Teresa Gomes, Senior Project Officer – Climate, Digital Opportunity Trust
  • Verity O’Shaughnessy, Co-Director, The Partnership Collective
  • Dr. Vicky Vignesvari, Deputy Director, National Cancer Society Malaysia
  • Vijay Palat, Chief Executive Officer, Lawrencedale Agro-Processing (India)
  • Wendy Smith, Agriculture and Public-Private Partnerships Lead, AXA EssentiALL
  • Yaquta Fatehi, PMI Services & Projects, William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan
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