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This Business Fights Poverty Community Clinic, hosted during the Global Goals Summit, provided an interactive platform for discussing how business partnerships can address poverty, inequality and climate change. Speakers shared strategies for fostering long-term, future-fit collaborations that are rooted in mutual benefit and systemic change. This Insights Paper summarises the key takeaways, actionable strategies, and examples of impactful partnerships discussed by experts from business, civil society and the impact sectors. The goal is to equip businesses with practical insights to develop partnerships that are resilient, equitable, and aligned with the Global Goals. Speakers: Greg S Garrett, Executive Director, Access to Nutrition Initiative Dr John Choptiany, VP of Programs, iDE Global Clementine Brown, Co-Founder & Co-Director, CodeBrave Dr. Plamen Rusev,
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How Can Businesses Harness the Power of Plants to Solve the Global Malnutrition Crisis?

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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Flora-Mostico. iDE and women entrepreneurs

Harnessing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs can be a Game- Changer for Prosperity and Economic Growth 

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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Sorting Coffee Beans in Rwanda - farmer wellbeing in the coffee supply chain

What 3,000 Farmers Told Us About Wellbeing in the Coffee Supply Chain

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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Village Savings and Loan Associations, with Kal Lakew and Emily Janoch
Social Impact Pioneers Kalkidan Lakew and Emily Janoch from CARE talk about Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), women & feedback.
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Unintended Consequences of Environmentally Friendly Diets

As we strive for sustainable diets to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, concerns arise about their nutritional adequacy. A systematic review reveals that eco-friendly diets may lead to lower intakes of essential micronutrients, posing risks to vulnerable populations. How can we balance environmental sustainability with optimal nutrition?
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Sunflower farmer in Tanzania. Sustainable Agriculture and Zero Hunger

How Sustainable Agriculture Contributes to Achieving Zero Hunger

Amid rising global hunger due to pandemic, conflict, and climate change, SDG2: Zero Hunger remains a paramount goal. Learn how Farm Africa is enhancing smallholder farmers’ resilience in Eastern Africa through climate-smart agriculture, holistic programs, and empowering community-led initiatives, driving forward the critical mission to eradicate hunger by 2030.
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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 £1.50 per day, the discussion emphasized the need for a paradigm shift towards a farmer-first approach. Key strategies discussed included strengthening local food economies, empowering farmers as decision-makers, and integrating gender equality and indigenous knowledge into farming practices. The forum highlighted the critical role of smallholder farmers in facing global challenges like climate change and advocated for policies and practices that support their resilience and productivity. This Insights Summary captures the essence of these discussions, underscoring the importance of strategic, inclusive approaches to bolstering global food security and farmers’ livelihoods.
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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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