Madre Brava’s Post

Those of us who work in sustainability know how much we rely on trust and good faith between organisations. Not without fault, the UNSDGs are one representation of those global and international agreements that have come about because of a shared vision for a better future. We depend on organisations like Oxfam, Greenpeace, Amnesty International, The World Bank, The Word Health Organisation, The UN and all of our own Governments to set the standards and lead the way for change. We have already seen the rippling effect of leaving the EU, negatively impacting on the UK's sustainability agenda. What happens when other modern co-operative movements begin to fall away? Things we take for granted now, but have only been in existence for several decades. We are currently seeing the erosion of faith in the UN being a body who can instigate real change when it matters most. We are currently seeing how the UN is not able to drive for peace and justice if the member bodies don't agree to it. We are currently witnessing how political decisions may have lasting impact on our global sustainability efforts. #socialvalue #qualityoflife #systemsthinking #sustainability #palestine

We're proud to be featured in Scotland's International Development Alliance's progress report as an organisation whose work with farming communities in eastern Africa is making a clear contribution to progress towards the #SDGs. Find us on pages 16-18 in the report below 👇 As Deogratious Egeru, our Enterprise, Development & Innovation Regional Coordinator, says: “In East Africa, we are faced with a lot of problems such as extreme poverty, inequality and climate change. We need to focus our efforts to address them and this is exactly what the SDGs have to offer." #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SustainableDevelopment

Day 4: Formation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The idea for the SDGs was born at the 2012 Rio+20 Summit in Brazil. At the Summit, government leaders began creating a set of universal goals to tackle poverty, ill health, inequality and environmental degradation. The idea was to use the SDGs as a new agreement to replace the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which expired in 2015. The goals provide a framework for shared action "for people, planet and prosperity", to be implemented by "all countries and all stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership". These goals were refined and consolidated over time through a series of meetings and negotiations, resulting in the final 17SDGs that were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. In September 2015, Heads of State and Government agreed to set the world on a path towards Sustainable Development through the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. There's a call for action from governments, civil society, communities, companies, and youths to achieve the SDGs. #SDGsSpotlight #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #day4

The United Nations’ report on the international community’s progress towards achieving their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is far from favourable. The situation is especially dire with regard to the goal of achieving zero hunger by 2030, as the number of people going hungry worldwide has risen to 735 million since 2015. “We urgently need to correct course in order to get back on track. The international community has the knowledge and the means necessary to achieve sustainable development, with the SDGs offering a good structure for this process. What we need now is greater commitment to implementing these goals,” says Mathias Mogge, the secretary general of Welthungerhilfe. To end hunger by 2030, Welthungerhilfe calls on heads of state and government to make a clear commitment to the human right to food❗ #SDGSummit #UNSDGSummit

The United Nation’s annual SGD summit took place in New York last week where they reported on the progress being made from their sustainability development goals. ♻️ Key themes and topics from this year’s event included: · World leaders reaffirm commitment to 2030 SDGs amidst global crises, adopting a political declaration focused on ending poverty and inequalities. · UN Secretary-General urges a "global rescue plan" and international financial reform; Ireland pledges €300 million for global food security in 2023. · The summit highlighted vulnerable communities' challenges, with a call for ambitious action to lift millions from poverty and malnutrition. · Developing countries advocate for international financial architecture overhaul; small island and least developed nations seek financial support. · Discussions on SDG progress, gaps, and future plans will continue in upcoming summit sessions. As a business, we are dedicated to reducing the impact our industry has on the environment and the planet as a whole. As a result, we will be keeping a close eye on the themes and topics of this year’s event, and progress that has been made. To find out more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eCYcKhME #SDGSummit23 #Sustainability

As COP 28 in Dubai wraps up, we are excited to share the Year 1 Implementation Report of the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change (CPCCC): https://ow.ly/n72350Qi5uP ! The report highlights the progress made by signatories across seven pillars, as well as foundations’ efforts to increase support for Indigenous communities and Indigenous-led climate action. It presents a candid assessment of the encouraging progress made over the course of the first year, while also highlighting the challenges that many foundations encountered. The report aims to encourage accountability and transparency, identify the opportunities to strengthen collective impact, and establish robust targets and benchmarks to drive meaningful change in the philanthropic sector and, ultimately, contribute to a sustainable future for Canada and the world. Explore the report here: https://ow.ly/EeGz50Qi5uM Community Foundations of Canada | Fondations communautaires du Canada, Environment Funders Canada, The Circle on Philanthropy WINGS

Women leaders of local organizations in #SolomonIslands, #Fiji and #Samoa outline the barriers community and faith-based organizations face accessing #ClimateFinance.    Dr Kristina Fidali, Ofusina Toamua, and Sereima Lomaloma co-authored research: 'Can civil society organizations and faith- based organizations in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands access climate finance?' Locally led research can support knowledge and awareness for international negotiations and better understanding local challenges. During #COP28, women emphasised the need for finance that communities can access to support localised climate solutions for #RiskInformed #ClimateResilient communities.    Five key barriers to accessing #ClimateFinance: 1. Information platforms used are not accessible by vulnerable communities. 2. Strong concerns and frustrations over complex donor processes and requirements that disadvantage CSO/FBOs. 3. Low capacity on grant writing and management for CBOs/FBOs. 4. Donors do not recognize role of CBOs/FBOs in development. 5. Weak relationship with National Government and donors. Two organizations involved in this research, the Coalition of Youth for Environmental Sustainability in Solomon Islands and House of Sarah, Fiji are recipients of the UNDP Governance for Resilient Development in the Pacific, Small Grants Initiative supported by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Sida, KOICA and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The research was funded by ACIAR. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47XrLA3

Pacific Island Region will continues to face barriers in achieving gender inclusion. Unless extensive progress in addressing discriminatory beliefs, attitudes,and practices that perpetuate gender-based discrimination. We need progressive policies,to even begin addressing bridging implementation, financing, and accountability gaps. The current system of governance must continue to accelerate progress towards achieving SDG 5. Advocating Gender inclusion in existing policies and also identify Our Strengths Weaknesses and opportunities to improve across four critical areas: education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and political participation of women and girls. We need great progress in reducing poverty and enhancing living standards. Many basic benefits are unequal and continue to perpetuate differences in progress within genders in our society. To ensure the benefits of development are shared by all it is critically important to ensure that the gender equality gap is addressed and closed. Policymakers, social investors and civil society organisations should address by providing their voices and resources to achieve equality for women and girls across the region. #greenbuilding #greenenergy #Elitenanopacific #sustainabilitygoals #energy #environmentalmanagement #greenbuildingpacific #leedcertification #womenempowerment #womeninleadership #genderequality #womenentrepreneurs #womeningreenbuilding #wellness #energyefficiency #netzero #womeninsustainability #womenintrade #sdg5 #womeninconstruction #fiji #greenarchitecture #greeneconomy

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Hello, LinkedIn community, I had the opportunity to listen to a profoundly impactful fireside chat at the United Nations General Assembly. Amitabh Behar, our Executive Director at Oxfam International, sat with the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, to discuss the challenges we face as a global community. Below, I sum up a few key points: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬: We find ourselves in complex, interconnected crises. From a climate emergency to a cost-of-living crisis, from increasing inequality to democratic backsliding, we are in the midst of a polycrisis that demands urgent action. 𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: What's staggering is the increasing divide between the wealthy and the rest of the world. In just three years, billionaires have doubled their wealth. In the same timeframe, the majority of the global population has found it increasingly difficult to meet even basic needs, such as putting food on the table. A staggering two-thirds of newly created wealth has gone to the top 1%. 𝐀 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: As someone deeply involved with Oxfam's mission, I am encouraged by the range of solutions we put forth to address these systemic issues. We are actively working to redesign a global system that, as it currently stands, exploits the many for the benefit of a select few. Please take just 2 minutes to watch the short video encapsulating Oxfam's proposed solutions. Knowledge is the first step towards meaningful action, and each of us plays a role in catalysing change. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The need for change isn't on the horizon—it's here, now. Consider this your call to arms if you've been seeking a sign to take action. Together, we can challenge the existing systems and contribute to a global transformation that uplifts everyone. #ChangeStartsWithUs #GlobalTransformation #Oxfam #UNGA #Inequality #ClimateEmergency #CostOfLivingCrisis

🌿#GAGGAatCOP28: Insights & Voices from Our Partners! 👉🏾What is water justice and why is it a feminist issue? Read this report by Urgent Action Fund Africa highlighting water issues through research, strengthening grassroots mobilization.🌊✊🏾 #COP28 #COP28UAE