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Amid global aid cuts, new water financing from multilateral development banks must go to the most vulnerable

Stuart Mitchell

At UN Development Conference in Seville, 10 Multilateral Development Banks publish a joint report on water security financing, delivering on the bold commitments made at the One Water Summit in Riyadh last year.  Luisa Galvao, WaterAid’s Advocacy Lead on International Financial Institutions, responds: “Amid mounting geopolitical tension and climate-driven water stress, this first-of-its-kind joint report on water security financing by Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) marks a pivotal moment. “The promise of increased MDB collaboration on water, though overdue, is a welcome step that can drive more effective, efficient and wide-reaching…

ASA’s commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: ASA’s commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers. 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. “We will put people first and prioritise protecting vulnerable people.” The first strand of our latest strategy,  AI-Assisted Collective Ad Regulation, sets a clear and powerful ambition. We’re committed to increasing our efforts to protect vulnerable people and to support those who need our…

New Climate Standards can unlock actionable and streamlined reporting on impacts

Stuart Mitchell

Recognizing that an escalating climate crisis calls for integrated and global solutions, GRI has launched new Climate Change and Energy Standards to empower organizations to take accountability for their impacts and accelerate climate action. GRI 102: Climate Change emphasizes that achieving substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is the primary mitigation step organizations can take. It sets reporting expectations based on science-based targets and global climate goals – while incorporating ‘just transition’ metrics covering impacts on workers, local communities and Indigenous Peoples. GRI 103: Energy comprehensively addresses an organization’s…

World Cocoa Foundation Announces New Board Leadership

Stuart Mitchell

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) announced the election of its new Board Officers following the completion of the previous Officers’ two-year term. Tricia Brannigan, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at The Hershey Company and formerly the WCF Vice-Chair and Treasurer, has been appointed Chairperson of the Board. Brannigan’s industry knowledge and commitment to the WCF mission will support the organization in furthering its mission. Brannigan will provide strategic leadership and guidance as WCF continues to promote sustainability and resilience across the cocoa sector through collaboration, innovation and industry leadership.…

$420 billion annual shortfall blocking gender equality in developing countries

Stuart Mitchell

Developing countries are falling short by an estimated USD 420 billion a year in the funding needed to achieve gender equality under the Sustainable Development Goals. At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla, Spain, UN Women welcomed the adoption by consensus of the Compromiso de Sevilla, which reaffirms Member States’ shared commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. Despite a difficult global context, the agreement signals a step forward in recognizing the essential role of gender equality in financing strategies. FfD4 is a critical opportunity to…