Easy-to-assemble flatpack electric trucks for Africa
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Farmers are offered “ride shares” for their produce rather than hire the whole truck and the reduced spoilage of harvests and the convenient logistics have encouraged customers to grow and sell more.
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Camino Verde - a living seed bank
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
The concept is to cultivate native species safeguarding their future as well as actively promoting their sustainable use throughout the region as a source of livelihoods for communities.
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God saw that it was good
From videos by the Baptist Union Environment Netwo
In such a visual age, “God saw that it was good” videos aim to take people on a step of encounter. Beyond wondering about the “how” and “why” of science’s mechanistic approach towards an encounter with the God of creation through the visual senses.
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A 3D-printed BioHome, a 100-percent recyclable house
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Printing a home in as little as two days and thanks to its natural composition from wood left over by local mills, the home acts as a carbon sink, sequestering 46 tons of carbon dioxide per 600sq-ft unit.
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Silvopasture
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Ancient practice of raising animals and growing trees and pasture on same piece of land. Combats climate change well ahead of solar panels, recycling , etc. Pastures with trees sequester 5 to 10 times as much carbon as treeless ones.
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Producing energy from waste water
From an article in Pioneers Post
A cassava mill in Indonesia now supplies 9.8 GWh of electricity to the local grid per year – enough to supply 20,000 people with clean, reliable energy, while reducing emissions by 30,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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From textile waste to refugee livelihoods
From an article on Reasons to be Cheerful
In 5 years, Refugee Artisan Initiative has diverted 5,000lbs of textiles from the landfill and produced 120,000 items, 37 women have earned £400,000 in income, and eight have launched online shops.
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Thriving Cities (or towns)
From a report by the Institute for Advanced Studie
What does it mean and take to thrive in my city, and how can I contribute? Six areas of community wealth and well-being: Truth, Prosperity, Good, Justice and Order, Beauty and Sustainability.
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Online - Business Fights Poverty - Connecting decision makers with those closest to the issues
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10am or 3pm
The world is at a critical turning point. With the 2030 deadline for the Global Goals fast approaching, there is a growing urgency to surface bold ideas, practical examples, and collective action that can accelerate progress.
Too often, strategies to address social and environmental challenges are developed without engaging those closest to the issues. Building this bridge fosters co-creation, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and grounded in local realities. By working with those most affected by social and environmental challenges, companies can develop more effective strategies, enhance resilience, and drive lasting impact.
These sessions will be online via Zoom, but also hybrid in selected locations (e.g. Nairobi, Lagos, São Paulo, TBC). They will combine written contributions, real-time discussion, and community-led insights.
21/05/2025
10:00
Online - How Companies can Close the Intention-Action Gap
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From Ashoka. Despite growing intentions to align people, planet, and profit, many companies struggle to turn sustainability promises into practice. We call this the
intention-action gap. Join us for a conversation on how to close this gap effectively.
Ashoka and GlobeScan's latest global survey of 8,000 employees reveals a crucial insight: Workforces are an untapped asset in accelerating corporate impact and truly 'walking the talk'. Employees are eager to contribute but often lack the supportive environment and opportunities to do so. ?Why are employees key to accelerating the just transition? Hear about:
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Enablers and barriers to impactful work straight from companies’ perspectives.
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The business case for engaging employees in impact work, including improved retention, better innovation, and stronger resilience.
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Hear from companies on their strategies to activate employees and close the gap.
22/05/2025
15:00