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The global malnutrition crisis presents a growing challenge, but businesses have a powerful tool at their disposal: plants. By leveraging plant-based innovations, companies can develop sustainable, nutrient-rich solutions that combat food insecurity. Chris Grayson, The Power of Nutrition, shares how harnessing the potential of plants not only addresses malnutrition but also taps into a rising demand for healthier, eco-conscious products.
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Waste to Wonder Worldwide transforms discarded corporate furniture into valuable resources for underserved communities. Since 2003, its “School in a Box” initiative has furnished over 1,400 schools in 40 countries, impacting 1.5 million young people. This social enterprise exemplifies how businesses can leverage resources to drive sustainability and social change, creating a lasting global impact.
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It is well established that women and girls experience poverty in greater numbers than men and boys. This “feminization” of poverty presents itself in many forms, with women worse off when it comes to access to credit, land ownership and the impacts of climate change. But rather than seeing women as victims, a growing movement within the international development sector recognises them as the key to change.
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Join us for three engaging days at our hybrid Global Goals Summit 2024, including inspiring fireside chats, interactive workshops, and deep-dive clinics. Together, we’ll explore, ‘How can businesses build partnerships that are fit for the future?’ Our goal is to create a renewed vision for business action on poverty, inequality, and climate change. Register for FREE using promo code BFPGGS24.
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Addressing deforestation and land conversion within supply chains has never been more urgent, as businesses come under pressure to align their operations with global sustainability goals and new regulations. Credible sustainability systems are stepping up with new tools to help companies meet deforestation-free commitments, ensuring transparency and compliance in sourcing key commodities. Read on for more insights.
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A new report from 60 Decibels reveals insights from 3,000 coffee farmers in Uganda and Rwanda, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the coffee supply chain. While profitability and financial security remain elusive for many, farmers show resilience and commitment. By prioritizing farmer voices and wellbeing, the coffee industry can foster greater sustainability and equity.
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Empowering Africa’s youth is key to combating violent extremism. By fostering sustainable livelihoods, promoting gender equality, and addressing environmental challenges, TechnoServe is creating brighter futures. Through cross-sector collaboration with trusted local partners, we can unlock the potential of Africa’s youth, driving positive change and reducing extremist influence across the continent.
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Implementing a living wage is challenging, particularly across diverse economic contexts. One promising solution to contribute to the living wage agenda is transitioning to digital wage payments, which offer greater transparency, security, and data accuracy for both workers and businesses.
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As the countdown to the G20 Summit continues, IIED’s Alexandre Apsan Frediani and Paula Sevilla Núñez reflect on their recent experience of co-chairing a G20 civil society engagement group on philanthropy’s role in sustainable development.
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