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Embracing Complexity, Indigenous Wisdom and Regeneration for a Future-Proof Economy
Opening keynotes at SB’24 San Diego emphasized the need for interconnected action — from honoring Indigenous knowledge and leveraging complexity theory to leveraging business and technology to create resilience. ... View More
New Framework Designed to Embed Climate Resilience Into Urban Areas
Neighbourhood Futures sets out five complementary capacities to help generate tailored, scalable strategies for climate resilience and health equity in cities. ... View More
Climate Uneducation in the US, Part 3: Colleges, Universities Need Academic Advisors
It would make sense for something that has become universally pertinent to already be incorporated into most disciplines. Right? ... View More
The Frugal Economy, Part 4: Regenerating People, Places and the Planet
To effectively address the urgent human, socioeconomic and environmental challenges of our era, businesses can’t just focus on sustainability — they must evolve into regenerative businesses that positively impact society and the planet. ... View More
Companies Must Go Beyond ‘Carbon Tunnel Vision’ Ahead of COP16
Later this month, the world’s policymakers, environmentalists and business leaders will be in Cali, Colombia for the latest UN biodiversity conference — and companies are being urged to broaden their sustainability horizons. ... View More
If People Are Hungry, Their Pets Are, Too
A key solution for solving hunger at both ends of the leash lies in the collective action between organizational partnerships and community involvement. ... View More
Climate Uneducation in the US, Part 2: Failing High Schools
1 in 3 US high school students say they feel helpless when it comes to climate change and its effects. Much of this can be attributed to the lack of adequate teaching on the subject, and instruction on how students can feel more empowered. ... View More
Unilever Partners to Scale Circular Packaging Solutions in Global South
In partnership with EY and USAID, the CIRCLE Alliance collaborative model of enterprise acceleration will help scale new and existing solutions for packaging circularity in areas where plastic pollution is especially severe. ... View More
First-of-Their-Kind Metrics Guide Supply Chain Transition to Safer Chemistry
Replacing hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives across supply chains is one of sustainable business’s biggest challenges. The Safer Chemistry Impact Fund reveals an actionable roadmap to address toxic chemical pollution across consumer produc... View More
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
Are US Students Learning Enough About Climate Change?
With its effects now felt the world over, one might assume that education on climate change would be a high priority. But this is not the case — for numerous reasons we examine, in this first of a four-part series. ... 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
How High-Integrity Credit Projects Deliver Impacts Beyond Carbon
How can buyers and sellers of carbon credits ensure the projects they choose will have the desired impacts and climate outcomes? ... 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
Comms Industry Alliance Calls for ‘Responsible Communication’ to Become 18th SDG
The Global Alliance for PR and Communication Management calls on global leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to recognize the critical importance of responsible communication in achieving a sustainable future — and outlines a multi-pronged approa... View More
Clif Outdoor Play Initiative Aims to Increase Access to Nature-Based Play Spaces
Clif's Zbar brand is working with the nonprofit KABOOM! to create modern, outdoor play spaces and increasing the organization's capacity to influence and build a more sustainable playground industry. ... View More
This DTC Marketplace Fosters Fairer Trade for Smallholder Food Producers
R-ainbow connects small food producers around the world with nearby buyers in real time — reducing logistical expenses and emissions, and boosting prices for farmers and transparency and trust within the food supply chain. ... View More
Study Explores Marketing Tactics for Lower-Impact Menstrual Products
Disposable menstrual products are a less-talked-about but major contributor to global plastic pollution. A recent study investigated consumer preferences and devised guidelines to bolster adoption of more sustainable options in different markets. ... 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
