Assets About Resilience
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Smallholder Voices Are Critical in Ethical Supply Chains
The Farmer Thriving Index — a holistic, standardized way of understanding farmer wellbeing that is grounded in farmer voice — set out to answer a simple question: Are farmers in coffee supply chains thriving, or barely surviving? ... View More
Study: Surf Breaks Key to Health of Climate, Ecosystems, Coastal Communities
An Oregon State University study finds surf conservation offers a unique opportunity to strengthen protection of climate-critical carbon stocks while boosting socio-economic health of coastal communities. ... View More
Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations
The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 40-year-old ‘Chevron deference’ rule could put countless ESG regulations in jeopardy, but experts urge companies to stick to strategies that ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience. ... View More
US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience
Projects will add nearly 13 GW of energy capacity to support more manufacturing, data centers and renewable power; catalyze nearly $10B in public-private investments and create thousands of jobs. ... View More
Travel Companies Signal Sustainability Focus With Scientists on Staff
These shifts in hospitality and tourism offerings are increasingly essential as conscious consumerism becomes mainstream and addressing the climate crisis becomes essential for preservation of the industry. ... View More
MIT Team Creates Clean Hydrogen with Seawater, Soda Cans, Caffeine
The engineers believe they have discovered the recipe for running a sustainable hydrogen reactor, which they plan to test first in marine and underwater vehicles. ... View More
New Tool Identifies Top States, Cities for US Cleantech Manufacturing, Investment
RMI’s Clean Growth Tool provides policymakers and investors with a guide to development, manufacturing and job opportunities for a variety of low-carbon and clean-energy solutions and industries in all 50 states. ... View More
Scientists Discover New Plants That Could Lead to Climate-Proof Chocolate
Discovery of three new species in the Western Amazon could pave way for more climate-proof cacao production — and shows how many treasures are still yet to be discovered in Earth's biodiversity. ... View More
Americans Back Sustainable Tech Growth and Education, Jobs to Support It
While some climate-mitigation efforts can be polarizing, a new survey by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reveals significant public support for investments in sustainable technologies. ... View More
Report: 6 Strategies for Building Nature-Positive, Circular Economy for Europe
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines six circular strategies to transform Europe’s built environment that will boost economic activity, increase climate resilience, and make cities more vibrant places to live and work. ... View More
This Nepalese B Corp Illustrates a Holistic Model for Sustainable Development
Shah Hemp Innoventures turns typically wasted ‘weeds’ into a resource for literally building a more sustainable, equitable economy. ... View More
Is the US Energy Sector Prepared for Increasingly Powerful Tropical Storms?
Not only do renewable-energy systems reduce air pollution and carbon emissions — their decentralized nature offers an additional, fail-safe advantage over our conventional power systems. ... View More
Indian Tourism Initiatives Removing Social Barriers to Women’s Employment
India ranks among the lowest countries for even access to economic participation and opportunities for women. But a growing number of tourism-based initiatives are working to help leveling the playing field. ... View More
The Many Benefits of This Cacao-Fruit Chocolate Make It Even Sweeter
Researchers at ETH Zurich have teamed up with the food industry to produce a whole-fruit variety of chocolate that is not only more nutritious, it’s more beneficial for farmers and the environment. ... View More
Awareness of Tourism’s Impacts Requires a Rethink of Marketing’s Function
Tourism marketing has largely centered around traveler desires such as pleasant weather and low prices. Now, it must also consider how travelers’ presence impacts locals, the local economy, wildlife and the natural environment. ... View More
Efforts to Scale Regenerative Ag Bearing Fruit Around the World
This week in regenerative-ag news, Heineken, innocent Drinks and Rainforest Alliance all revealed progress in scaling practices that increase resilience in food and beverage supply chains around the world. ... View More
Report: Food & Beverage Sustainability Plans Missing Critical Levers
A new Quantis report has identified several common gaps in company strategies that will keep businesses sustainability targets out of reach and five key priorities for companies to adopt. ... View More
Tourism Has Rebounded Post Pandemic, But Inclusivity Challenges Remain
Developing economies — which account for 52 out of 71 economies improving since 2019 — are making strides, but significant investment is needed to bridge gaps and increase market share. ... View More
Education, Business, Community Initiatives Elevating Young Changemakers
Two rich panel discussions at SB Brand-Led Culture Change featured insights from organizations across the business landscape on how to maximize impact and opportunities for the next generation of diverse, young talent. ... View More
New Project Drawdown Strategy Will Engage Agriculture in the Climate Fight
Drawdown Food will advance science and share insights at the intersection of food, agriculture, land use and climate change. ... View More
