How Individuals Can Take Action During the COVID-19 Crisis
How People in the B Corp Community and Others Can Contribute to Those in Need During COVID-19 Crisis. Life has been a whirlwind since we first heard the term COVID-19. Over a few short weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has posed profound
New web app allows you to investigate performance of agricultural technologies
Once they're able to understand expected shifts in production, livelihoods or environmental outcomes, farmers can adapt resource management strategies and be better prepared to manage risks. Built around the largest agricultural meta-analysis to date, ERA is designed to support science-based decision-making
WWF Study Illustrates Dire Need for Action Against Nature Loss
A recent study from WWF estimates the economic cost of nature's decline over the next 30 years, revealing the countries whose economies would suffer the most if urgent action is not taken to address the global environmental crisis. Using cutting-edge economic
Jupe Health Launches Mobile ICU Units
Since its outbreak in China in December 2019 and recognition as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, over 725,000 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in 202 countries resulting in over 34,000 deaths. The United
Columbia University Researchers Use AI to Develop Treatment for Coronavirus
Columbia University is at the frontier between AI and biotech, especially in coronavirus research. Two graduates of the Data Science Institute (DSI) at Columbia University - Andrew Satz and Brett Averso - are using AI in coronavirus research, relying on computational
The Importance of Connecting People With Nature in Times of Social Isolation
Measures to the address COVID-19 pandemic that rely on social distancing and social isolation are placing a huge strain on our communities, our public health systems and our economies. As our cities are grappling with this massive challenge, the role
COVID-19: Link with Air Pollution? Italy’s and China’s Experience
To address COVID-19, it has become clear to the whole world that the Chinese model of testing strick social distancing is a must and that a full “lockdown” of the economy cannot be avoided - with only “essential” activities maintained.
Beyond Title: How to Secure Land Tenure for Women
Secure land rights for women is recognized as critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly for eradicating poverty and ending hunger and gender equality (Goals 1, 2 and 5). Progress has been made in securing women’s land rights
Learn to Listen: Employee Engagement at an Impact Company
Using Surveys to Ensure Employee Engagement and Guide Action. "Companies with a greater purpose must realize that, while purpose certainly is a draw, purpose doesn’t mean businesses can neglect other components of employee engagement, such as how the work itself gets
Latin America & Caribbean strengthen their cooperation for climate action
Through the Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture (PLACA), countries in the region seek solutions for the agricultural sector in the face of climate change. The agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is particularly vulnerable to the effects of
UN report reveals gender inequality still a problem
In 1995 a gathering was held in Beijing with 30,000 activists and 17,000 participants coming together to come to grips with the problem of gender inequality which resulted in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It is widely considered
These Guatemalan Farmers Are Harnessing the Power of Digital Data With Help From Root Capital
When coffee farmers can take advantage of cloud-enabled, mobile technology, they simplify their data collection process and use this data to benchmark their performance within their industry, inform business decision making, and increase transparency for their farmers. Since the advent of