Month: November 2024

New research explores the role of the INGO sector in decolonising economic development

Stuart Mitchell

Bond has published new research that delves into how far the international NGO sector has come in decolonising its work on economic development.   This report, commissioned by Bond and written by economists, Surbhi Kesar (SOAS) and Ingrid Kvangraven (King’s College) provides a historical overview of economic development theory, the role of international NGOs (INGOs), and offers a framework for decolonising economic development by addressing its structural issues. The report finds that while many INGOs have focused on reforming their operations and relationships with communities, they have largely neglected the deeper…

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CAP – Body Image in Advertising – Final Statement

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Body Image in Advertising – Final Statement. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. CAP and BCAP are publishing their final statement on their review on body image in advertising. It sets out their evaluation of the evidence base for the following three policy areas, which CAP and BCAP identified as areas for further enquiry in…

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WRAP calls for an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty

Stuart Mitchell

INC5 is taking place in Busan, Republic of Korea, where 170 countries are locked in debate over the Global Plastics Treaty. The Treaty must agree high ambition and actionable strategies which businesses and governments will follow and monitor.  As an official observer, WRAP is sending a delegation to engage with key parties on the ground and report on its experiences of reducing plastic waste with partners around the world and in the UK. The team are available for comment and interviews throughout the negotiations.  WRAP’s delegation will be joined by…

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Nova, Oxford achieves highest ever BREEAM score in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

The Nova scheme has become the first UK project to receive a 100% BREEAM score, in recognition of its unfailing commitment to sustainability across every aspect of the site. Developed in collaboration between UK-based property companies Wrenbridge and Buccleuch, Nova encompasses 43,745sq ft of mid-tech, research and development (R&D) and lab facilities. It is strategically situated in close proximity to the Oxford Science Park and Arc Oxford and will further boost the UK’s rapid growth within the life sciences sector.  Scoring an EPC A+ rating for steps taken to increase…

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Arsenal, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche launch international sustainability competition

Stuart Mitchell

Four of the biggest teams in global sports – Arsenal, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche – have joined forces to launch the “Green Action League,” the largest fan-driven campaign on sustainability ever seen in sports. This collaborative tournament invites European football, American football, basketball, and ice hockey supporters to compete against one another to help their team secure the title of the ‘greenest fans’. The tournament, powered by Ball Corporation and hosted on the Planet League platform, runs from November 11 to December 1, 2024 to inspire…

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