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New report signals biodiversity loss poses a critical risk to businesses and human wellbeing

Stuart Mitchell

A new report published recently by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) finds that biodiversity loss is no longer just an environmental issue but a systemic economic risk, affecting financial stability, supply chains and human wellbeing. The report shows that all businesses depend on nature’s contributions—such as raw materials, water regulation, flood protection and cultural services—yet most do not bear the real costs of their negative impacts or receive financial rewards for positive ones. This disconnect is accelerating biodiversity decline while exposing businesses to growing operational and…

Sir Mo Farah joins Buxton and Mind to support the nation, as more than a third (35%) say their mental wellbeing this winter is worse than previous winters

Stuart Mitchell

New research reveals this winter is set to be the most challenging for mental wellbeing. Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah partners with Buxton Water and Mind on a year-long mission. Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah, Buxton Natural Mineral Water, and national mental health charity Mind have united to champion physical and mental resilience in a year-long collaboration. The launch comes at an important moment, as new research highlights that this winter is shaping up to be a particularly significant time for mental wellbeing, with more than a third (35%)1  of…

‘Beyond GDP’ economists push for clearer metrics on wellbeing, sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Top finance experts are meeting at UN Geneva this week to push for a radical shake up in the way economic growth is gauged, in response to concerns that GDP measurements provide little insight about progress on key sustainability targets that are vital to our survival. Backed by the UN trade and development agency, UNCTAD and other partners, the “Beyond GDP” initiative acknowledges a warning from Secretary-General António Guterres that global policymaking is over-reliant on Global Domestic Product data. “Every day, we witness the consequences of our failure to balance…

Vodafone Foundation and Save the Children call for joined up action to improve children’s digital wellbeing across Europe

Stuart Mitchell

A new report published recently, finds rising digital stress, gaps in support, and emerging risks are outpacing classroom practice and safeguards and calls for practical collaboration between governments, educators, and technology platforms. “Click, Scroll, Connect and Balance” highlights five interconnected issues that the report’s authors believe are collectively undermining children’s digital wellbeing: Digital stress and mental health impacts: In Romania, 50% of children reported being called offensive names online, and 26% had trouble sleeping after an online incident. Across OECD countries, 17% of 15-year-olds feel anxious without their devices, and…

Unilever uncovers link between skin microbiome and mental wellbeing for the first time

Stuart Mitchell

New research conducted by Unilever scientists in partnership with the Microbiome Innovation Centre and the Brain & Behaviour Lab, University of Liverpool, has unveiled a fascinating potential link between the skin microbiome and mental wellbeing for the first time. The study offers unique insights that could transform our understanding of skincare and psychological wellbeing. While significant attention has been given to the impact of the gut microbiome on mental health, Unilever’s new study, published today in the British Journal of Dermatology, is the first to uncover the skin microbiome’s role…