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The War in Ukraine Is Pushing Countries Short on Food to Famine
The lack of ability to plant this year could lead to fewer crops and an even worse outlook for food security.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
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- food security
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ESG Isn’t a Scam. Here’s Why.
Investors in unsustainable assets are lashing out at ESG. We’ve got their attention; now it’s time to step up our game.
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- Investing
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- Global
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- ESG, governance, impact investing
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Press Release: 18,000 Voices, 41 Countries, and 72 Microfinance Institutions: 60 Decibels Unveils Definitive Assessment of Microfinance’s Social Impact
Microfinance is improving quality of life, increasing the resilience of low-income customers to withstand economic shocks, and reaching people without prior access to financial services without creating overindebtedness.
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- Impact Assessment
- Region
- Global
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Coca-Cola is Discontinuing Honest Tea
Coca-Cola cut Tab, Odwalla, and Zico coconut water. Now, Honest Tea is getting axed.
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- Uncategorized
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- Global
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Analysis: It’s Time to Give Companies Standalone Climate Ratings
Companies need a stand-alone rating focused on climate risk that’s distinct from the ESG rating system.
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- Energy, Impact Assessment
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- Global
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SEforALL Forum Closes with Over USD $347 Million in New Commitments Made to Energy Access and Transition
The Forum included the announcement of several new commitments and initiatives to support energy access and transition.
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- Energy
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A Food Insecurity Expert Predicts That There’s Only 10 Weeks of Wheat Supplies Left in the World as Russian Invasion Disrupts Production
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while addressing the UN Security Council, said that Russia was holding food "hostage" not just for Ukrainians but for millions across the world.
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- Agriculture
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- Global
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OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa
OPay and Mastercard are collaborating to drive financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa by partnering to open up digital commerce in the region.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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