Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions

Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions with the next 50 to 100 years in mind.

Such leaders must identify and support initiatives that ensure long-term environmental and social well-being.

Smartpur, Nokia’s flagship CSR initiative, exemplifies innovative technological approaches to sustainable development, aligning with the goals recognized by the WSIS Prizes. Partnering with Save

Smartpur, Nokia’s flagship CSR initiative, exemplifies innovative technological approaches to sustainable development, aligning with the goals recognized by the WSIS Prizes. Partnering with Save the Children India and Digital Empowerment Foundation, Smartpur establishes digital village ecosystems in remote Indian communities.

The project empowers local entrepreneurs to provide essential services—spanning livelihood, health, education, financial inclusion, and governance—via Smartpur centers. Beneficiaries access digital tools for training, telemedicine, banking, and government schemes. Launched in 2017, Smartpur has expanded from 10 to 350 centers across 10 states, reaching over one million beneficiaries with significant social impact. Learn more at smartpur.in/the-project/.

This episode explores organizing economies for housing as a human right, examining how communities can unite land, properties, and people to boost collective wealth and wellbeing. Co-produced with

This episode explores organizing economies for housing as a human right, examining how communities can unite land, properties, and people to boost collective wealth and wellbeing. Co-produced with Laura Flanders & Friends, it features Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Saoirse Gowan (Democracy Collaborative), and Noni D. Session (East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative).

This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on community wealth building, investigating local economic transformation through asset harnessing. Guest host Laura Flanders (Laura Flanders & Friends) joins this Bioneers co-production. Explore the full series: bioneers.org/CWBSeries. Relevant resources include: Democracy Collaborative, East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative, Race for Profit, and Our Economic Future.

On September 12, 2024, WECAN launched its "Gendered and Racial Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America" report. This fourth edition details how fossil fuel extraction

On September 12, 2024, WECAN launched its "Gendered and Racial Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America" report. This fourth edition details how fossil fuel extraction disproportionately harms women, particularly in Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities, leading to increased health risks, violence, and human rights violations. It also identifies complicit financial institutions and recommends steps for accountability and a just transition.

The virtual launch featured frontline women leaders, health experts, and advocates. Speakers like Roishetta Sibley Ozane, Rene Ann Goodrich, Sharon Lavigne, and Casey Camp Horinek demanded that financial institutions take action to protect communities, ecosystems, and the climate.

A public forum, "The Possibilities for a Public Bank in Seattle," recorded December 10, 2014, explored how residents could benefit from public banking. Moderated by Way ne Lau of Rainier Valley

A public forum, "The Possibilities for a Public Bank in Seattle," recorded December 10, 2014, explored how residents could benefit from public banking. Moderated by Way ne Lau of Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, the event opened with Senator Bob Hasegawa emphasizing the long-term impact of such initiatives.

The distinguished panel included Council member Licata; Karl Beitel, Director of the Public Bank Project, who delivered an exceptional historical overview of public banking versus privatization; Dr. Thomas Keidel from the Federation of German Banks; and Gwendolyn Hallsmith, Executive Director of the Public Banking Institute and author of Creating Wealth: Growing Local Economies with Local Currencies.

The United Nations estimates 30 percent of global food production is wasted. This squanders resources and labor, and in landfills, food generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Lesly

The United Nations estimates 30 percent of global food production is wasted. This squanders resources and labor, and in landfills, food generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Lesly Baesens, Food Waste Recovery Program Administrator for the City and County of Denver, offers practical tips to reduce household food waste. Her strategies not only lower your carbon footprint but also save time and money. Lesly ensures food is eaten, redistributed, or composted, rather than ending up in landfills.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and robust partnerships to boost incomes, improve nutrition, and build climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 is a key platform where governments present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities to investors, multilateral banks, the private sector, and donors. A video features Jamaica's Minister of Agriculture, Floyd O'Brian Green, discussing HIH's exciting regional opportunities and targeted sectors.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation to address poverty, hunger, and inequality (SDG1, SDG2, SDG10). Using advanced geospatial modeling and partnerships, HIH

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation to address poverty, hunger, and inequality (SDG1, SDG2, SDG10). Using advanced geospatial modeling and partnerships, HIH raises incomes, improves nutrition, and strengthens climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 connects governments with investors, multilateral banks, and the private sector to showcase national agriculture and food value chain opportunities. A key focus is on regions like Amazonia.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood systems transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial analytics and

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood systems transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial analytics and robust partnerships to boost incomes, improve nutrition, and strengthen climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 is a key platform where member Governments present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities to investors, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and donors.

Mongolia's State Secretary, Jambaltseren Tumur-Uya, highlights HIH as an exciting opportunity for the country, detailing targeted sectors and how the initiative can revitalize them.

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation, aiming to eradicate poverty, end hunger, and reduce inequalities (SDGs 1, 2, 10). It leverages advanced geospatial

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation, aiming to eradicate poverty, end hunger, and reduce inequalities (SDGs 1, 2, 10). It leverages advanced geospatial analytics and robust partnerships to boost incomes, improve nutrition, and build climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 serves as a crucial platform for member governments to present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities to global investors, development banks, and the private sector. Guatemala's Minister of Agriculture, María Fernanda Rivera, highlights the initiative's exciting potential for the country, detailing targeted sectors and their revitalization. For more information, visit [http://www.fao.org](http://www.fao.org).