No More TRIPS for Global Health?
President Trump has announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and threatens to do so with the World Trade Organization (WTO). If the U.S. also pulls out of WTO, it could affect preferential trade rules
Accounting for a Life
Intrinsic, defined as belonging naturally; essential, inherent and ineradicable. In the context of my work as the head of IFAW, we have a guiding principle: Individual animals possess intrinsic value. In other words, all wildlife has value — whether a "monetary"
COVID-19: The Women, Peace and Security Agenda at Risk
COVID-19, deadly as it is for all of us, has multifaceted security dimensions and grave implications for those caught in the midst of conflicts, postconflict or humanitarian crises. In particular, the pandemic may disrupt humanitarian aid flows, limit peace operations,
4 Ways to Rebuild Tourism for a More Sustainable Future
Travel Can Only Rebound Stronger If It Rebuilds More Responsibly. B Corp Intrepid Travel Shares 4 Ways to Rebuild the Tourism Industry for a More Sustainable Future. Today, we find ourselves in a place we never could have dreamed — asking
Greening The Economy: How Manufacturing, Technology & Individuals Can Help
Greening the economy is not a slogan, it is a matter for all of us, and a vital one that can make a huge difference, not only to save the planet but, more practically, to make more money. This article
Partnership-Driven Business Models for Sustainably Driven COVID-19 Recovery in Decade of Action and Delivery
The P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) initiative brings together businesses, governments and civil society to create a scalable delivery model to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth through a network of 12 partner countries and
Two Health Rebellions – International and Domestic
Two different health-related American "rebellions" signal far-reaching consequences which will make it much harder to "put Humpty-Dumpty back together again” unless actions are taken soon. One is global, the other domestic, and we shall look at them more closely in turn. The first is
COVID-19 Response in Rural Businesses: How Impact Investors Switched to Remote Work
It has been weeks since we closed the Root Capital offices and switched to remote work across the globe. First and foremost, I’m grateful to report the good health of our team and clients and wish the same for you
A Perennial Plan to Preserve the Planet
There is a high level and increasing amount of carbon in the atmosphere, and this is a key driver for the negative impacts of climate change as the greenhouse effect around the planet intensifies. The increased amount of carbon dioxide
Plant-based Plastic Bottles to Become the New Normal
Plant-based plastic could be sold in supermarkets in just three years. The new way to experience the reduction of plastic use could be making its way in the form of visiting local bars and grabbing a soft drink from your local
How Indigenous Peoples Practices Can Guide Our Recovery From COVID-19
With the COVID-19 crisis highlighting the crucial importance of a balanced relation with nature and interdependence of human, animal and environmental health, Cristina Eghenter, Deputy Director, Social Development, WWF-Indonesia, argues that learning from Indigenous Peoples is the best way to
COVID-19 and Conflict: Is Peace the Cure?
How a renewed focus on SDG 16 can help fight COVID-19 and salvage the Global Goals. At the start of 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic crashed over us all, Agenda 2030, our global commitment to sustainable development that could "leave no