As our planet warms and weather patterns shift, farmers worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges. From prolonged droughts to unpredictable rainfall, climate change is reshaping the agricultural landscape. But amid these difficulties lies an opportunity for innovation and sustainable growth. We can not only survive in this changing world but thrive by adapting our farming practices. … Read more
Decarbonization has been a critical topic of discussion, especially highlighted during the most recent COP 27 and COP 28, with clear indications that we are progressively moving towards a zero-emissions world. While this shift is undoubtedly necessary, several factors are hindering progress, particularly in Africa, given its unique socioeconomic context. Despite the continent’s commitment to … Read more
Sir David Attenborough is an advocate for actions against climate change using his documentaries to highlight the effects that global warming is having on the planet around us.- Charlie King. 2023 November 01.Sir David Attenborough: A lifetime of Environmental Advocacy. Sustainability Magazine. Https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/ His insights on climate change are important due to his widely respected … Read more
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published a white paper on Project Savannah, an initiative aimed at establishing common ESG metrics to generate digital sustainability credentials for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). This project, developed in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), addresses … Read more
Modern slavery is an extensive and deeply ingrained issue that continues to affect many organizations across the globe. It involves the exploitation of individuals who are treated as commodities for economic gain, encompassing practices such as forced labour, child slavery, and the manipulation of vulnerable individuals through coercion, threats, and deception. Employers who engage in … Read more
Today, sustainability has evolved from an ideal to a critical pursuit embraced by businesses, governments, and global communities alike. With frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) gaining widespread adoption, it is increasingly recognized as essential for safeguarding the future of our planet and all life upon it. Achieving comprehensive sustainability requires collaboration and unified … Read more
In 2021, the world population reached an unprecedented 7.9 billion, with projections suggesting it will grow to about 8.5 billion by 2030. Despite this remarkable growth, not everyone is counted—particularly marginalized communities, who often remain invisible in population statistics. This gap exists even though significant strides have been made in gathering, analyzing, and utilizing population … Read more
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has unveiled its latest initiative today: the GRI-ESRS Linkage Service. This service is designed to assist companies adhering to GRI’s sustainability reporting standards in aligning with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) that underpin the EU’s Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD). GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Standards are widely recognized as global … Read more
Sustainability has become a critical focus when digitization and automation are changing our world. With advancements in AI, software, and various automated tools, tasks have become significantly more manageable. As sustainability becomes increasingly imperative, these technological innovations play a crucial role in simplifying and streamlining the processes involved, ensuring that sustainability data and efforts are … Read more
The United Nations released “The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024” which paints a bleak picture of how far the planet is in achieving vision 2030. Among its statistics is that only 17 per cent of the SDG targets are on track, nearly half are showing minimal or moderate progress, and progress on over one third … Read more