As tens of thousands of delegates gather in Paris this week for the ChangeNOW conference, we dive into challenging conversations on financing nature restoration, how to revive collective action in 2026 and fighting “greenhushing”.
In a review of the bloc’s Social Economy Action Plan, the EU Commission said progress is “tangible” but commits to doing more to “level the playing field” for the sector.
FILM: Do we grasp the latest AI technology to amplify our impact, or steer clear for fear of causing harm? At SEWF25 in Taipei we explored cutting edge ideas with leading social entrepreneurs, and dived into the ethical conundrums of AI with global experts.
Socially conscious gift guides are cropping up across the world. From Australia to Scotland to the US and beyond, we've picked out just a few of our favourite presents for your 2020 shopping list.
Inspiration and analysis for policymakers across the Asia-Pacific are provided in research published this month by GSG and UNESCAP. The aim is to boost the role of governments in catalysing impact investment in their countries.
Investment-worthy but not investment-ready – this is a common problem among start-ups all over the world. In Pakistan a new toolkit is helping to create a more supportive environment for fledgling businesses.
New homelessness property fund from UK impact investing firm Resonance scales up ambitions almost four-fold compared to its predecessor – and marks a first in attracting a pension fund investor.
Sharing the warts-and-all reality of creating a business is a form of resistance, argues our columnist, subverting normative, patriarchal startup culture in favour of something more honest – and more valuable.
The Singapore-based capital firm is issuing its third Women’s Livelihood Bond aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods for women in developing countries – and its first to focus on Covid-19 recovery.
C SUMMIT: Can cross-sector collaboration help find solutions to wicked problems? A project involving civil society, business and government, unprecedented in scale and speed, shows that joining forces can bring success in the face of a crisis.
Is it no longer enough for companies to set up foundations or CSR departments? With many now creating more specialised impact vehicles, Karoline Heitman introduces new EVPA research exploring more holistic approaches for corporate social investors.
From inclusive film screenings to baking for kids with special needs, the businesses Social Ark incubates are all created by young people with lived experience of their area of work. Founder Lisa Stepanovic tells us why that matters.
