by Ashish Mehta | Asia, Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Bangalore, India Widely known as India’s “Silicon City,” Bangalore conjures images of bustling technocrats, multinational companies, and fast-moving venture capital. But beneath this high-tech sheen lies a pressing crisis: unmanaged solid waste. Of the roughly 6,000...
by Laxmikant Jawale | Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Last fall, nearly 200 nations came together for UNFCCC COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss how we can align climate finance contributions with proposed action — particularly in emerging markets where there is an estimated need of US$2.8 trillion a year by 2030 to...
by Ana Rita Magalhães | Circular Economy, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
The fast fashion industry has grown exponentially over the past few decades, making it easier and cheaper for consumers to access trendy clothing. However, this convenience comes at a high social and environmental cost, creating significant challenges to achieving the...