Day: 17 March 2026

Landmark project improved farmers’ livelihoods and protected forests in Madagascar, new report finds

Stuart Mitchell

A Green Climate Fund-financed agricultural resilience project in one of the world’s most climate-stressed countries increased crop production and reduced deforestation, a new evaluation report released today has found. Findings from the impact evaluation conducted by Conservation International, in partnership with the Green Climate Fund’s Independent Evaluation Unit, found clear evidence of higher crop yields and lower deforestation rates among farming communities participating in the USD 16 million “Sustainable Landscapes in Eastern Madagascar” project. The project supported more than 24,000 smallholder farming households in and around the Ankeniheny-Zahamena and the…

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M&S And Pilio Launch ACE Cotton Programme To Reduce Carbon And Improve Biodiversity In Cotton Farming

Stuart Mitchell

M&S has announced a new partnership with Pilio, a sustainability innovator and solutions provider, to launch the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton programme – an initiative designed to accelerate access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices across cotton growing communities in India.   Cotton is central to M&S’s products, making up the largest share of its material portfolio and accounting for more than half of the total fibre mix. The ACE Cotton programme is an important part of Plan A – M&S’ sustainability strategy – to protect and…

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Digital sustainability start-ups selected for third BSI and CISL Trust in Sustainability Accelerator programme

Stuart Mitchell

A digital platform that tracks recycled materials using AI and blockchain, and a company supporting first-mile coffee and cocoa producers in Africa and Latin America, are among nine pioneering international start-ups selected for the third cohort of an accelerator programme focused on innovation in sustainability. Now in its third year, the programme is delivered by BSI and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).  Its focus is on supporting high-potential ventures developing trusted, technology-enabled solutions to advance sustainability performance, transparency and accountability across global value chains which is fast becoming…

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OAAA’s Independents Summit to Spotlight AI, Measurement, and M&A at 2026 OOH Media Conference

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) has announced the return of the Independents Summit, kicking off the 2026 OOH Media Conference for its second year.  Designed specifically for Independent OOH companies, the Summit brings together local and regional companies for a focused afternoon centered on growth, innovation, and collaboration. Developed in partnership with OAAA’s Independent Advisory Council, the Independents Summit features expert-led discussions and interactive sessions tailored to the realities of operating in today’s evolving local media landscape. The program is built to foster candid dialogue, practical…

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PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics Announces 2026 Women of Impact Awards, Call for Nominations Now Open

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics has opened nominations for the 2026 Women of Impact Awards, recognizing women whose leadership, achievements and integrity are shaping the future of the communications profession. The Women of Impact Awards honor professionals across agencies, in-house teams, nonprofits, academia and independent practices. Honorees represent the full breadth of the profession including brand storytelling, media relations, data-driven strategy, internal communications, public affairs and specialized sectors. Who should be nominatedThe program welcomes nominees who are executives, mid-career leaders and new professionals whose work has delivered measurable impact, strengthened teams,…

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