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Fixing the business of food - the food industry and the SDG challenge

Sustainable Development Network

Angelo Riccaboni from the Santa Chiara Lab and Chair of Prima Foundation explained the report being presented which highlights the need for improved systemic practices in the food industry. The food industry by itself cannot address the challenges alone. Jeffrey Sachs explained the challenge of feeding 7.7

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B Lab Forces for Good Podcast: How Can Business Support Sustainable Food Production?

B the Change

The way we farm, process, package, and transport food is driving environmental degradation and climate change. So how do we fix our foodways? Sustainable food and agricultural systems are critical to human well-being and the health of our planet. What aspects of business practices intersect with foodways?

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SDSN Reflects on an Impactful 2021!

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN had a busy 2021 where a number of our networks, programs, and teams supported the progress towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. All this work was featured in our virtual Zero Emissions Solutions Conference alongside the first week of COP26.

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A Roadmap to Modern Energy in Rural Africa: How Minigrids Are Poised to Power the Region’s Economic Growth

James Militzer

Sub-Saharan Africa has yet to undergo a full industrial or agricultural revolution. However, despite this growing consensus, scale remains elusive in Africa’s minigrid industry. What is needed is a clearly defined pathway for minigrid companies to develop sustainable business models and scale.

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Toast Ale Aims to Reduce Food Waste While Educating Consumers About the Global Problem

B the Change

Breweries Collaborate on Climate Crisis Call to Action As the creator of a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, food production is a large contributor to the climate crisis. Yet nearly a third of that food is wasted. how food companies can find ways to reduce waste within their own business models.

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SDSN 2019 achievements take us into the Decade of Action!

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN Network & Regional Center Activities 2019 was a busy year as we surpassed 1,200 members organized in 33 National and Regional Networks. The 2019 Networks in Action report showcases how our networks work with partners to advance the SDGs in their countries. Two new networks were launched: SDSN Mexico and the China SDG Hub.

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SDSN at the 2021 UNGA!

Sustainable Development Network

Fixing the Business of Food: Private Sector Alignment with the SDGs and accountability to achieve Food Systems Transformation September 16, 08:00 - 09:30 EDT | Watch the full event. The global food system must be fundamentally transformed to operate within planetary boundaries and to enable human wellbeing.