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Becoming Net Positive: in conversation with Paul Polman

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:29 +0000

It is undeniable that the transition to a net positive, carbon-neutral society is a tough challenge for all of us and requires much of the current inter-sectoral collaboration and maximised efforts to be achieved. Following the COP26 in Glasgow, we call on Ministers of Environment, organisations, businesses and individuals around the world to take part in the transition to net positive by co-creating and committing to tackle the pressing issues of climate change and eradicate its global effects. We welcome you to take part in this session with Paul Polman, a renowned author, investor, businessman, and co-founder of Imagine, a foundation that helps CEOs and the corporate world to tackle some of the most prominent social and environmental challenges.

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Climate Actions and Solutions

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:28 +0000

Ahead of COP27 in Egypt, we call on Ministers of Environment to be part of the process of co-creating and committing to a South-South Alliance for Equitable Green Development together with social entrepreneurs. We welcome your thoughts on how best we can address the inequity of finance/ funding of climate-smart solutions, tap into the opportunities that climate management can provide for development and employment, and chart a pathway for the G7 and G20 to make a substantial and historical contribution. The South-South Alliance for Equitable Green Development will welcome engagement from those across sectors who not only pledge allegiance but demonstrate tangible action for change. Then the work will really begin to formulate an action plan for COP27 and beyond. We welcome you into this process.

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Energy Sovereignty

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:08 +0000

An example of a collaborative ecosystem with different organisations coming together representing Government (+200 municipalities Spain & Portugal), Social entrepreneurs, Consulting and Innovators co-creating a shared circular self managed energy-based economy. A hybrid participative session with screening, presentations and open dialogue available in English and Spanish language. Don’t miss it!! Un buen ejemplo de ecosistema colaborativo con varias organizaciones representando tanto la parte púbilca (+200 municipios de España y Portugal), emprendedores sociales, consultoras y empresas de > innovación, con el objetivo de crear de manera conjunta una nueva economía circular compartida basada en la autogestión de recursos energétivos. Una sesión híbrida participativa con víeos, presentaciones y diálogo abierto disponible en inglés y en español. No te lo pierdas!!

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Ubuntu Leadership – Africa’s Gift to the SDG’s

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:01:42 +0000

A dialogue with Prof John Volmink on the powerful philosophy and practice of Ubuntu Leadership, the spaces where it is manifesting, and its relevance to our current world circumstances. How the practice of Ubuntu Leadership is an embodiment of civic consciousness, and creates opportunities for the realisation of the fundamental essence of the Sustainable Development Goals. Ubuntu leadership offers the recognition that working together is intentional, developmental and requires patience, and that our own humanity can only be truly experienced within our shared humanity.

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Youth Social Innovation in Emerging Markets: A Case Study from Kenya & Haiti

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:01:36 +0000

The key to accelerating social change in emerging markets lies in leveraging the abundance of resources that already exist within those contexts. Among these are young people’s passion and innovative ideas for developing their communities. This interactive panel discussion will highlight 4 social entrepreneurs under the age of 26 that have started and grown highly impactful ventures in Haiti and Kenya. These ventures range from education nonprofits to digital platforms, sustainability consultancies to tech startups. They will discuss their trajectories as young social entrepreneurs and the work that they are doing, the importance of leveraging local resources for effective impact in emerging markets and the challenges they face, as well as taking questions from the audience.

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Powering net-zero growth in rural Africa

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:01:33 +0000

Solar microgrids are the lowest cost option for ending energy poverty for 800 million people. The World Bank says the potential is for 200,000 microgrids, yet only 19,000 exist today – $200 billion in investment is needed, yet only $5 billion has been deployed. The gap is huge and climate finance is critical to scale, along with more conducive government regulations to promote public-private partnership

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Impact Happy Ideas for The Great Reset

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:01:30 +0000

As we enter a unique phase in the timeline of evolution of our species, join Impact Action Group lead Gautam Malik and an expert panel of speakers in a discussion on how their work creates positive impact by addressing SDGs on gender equality, responsible consumption and production, climate action and ecosystem building in an effort to shape the recovery and help reimagine our future. The session brings together 5 unique social enterprises that are each combining the 5P framework (people, prosperity, planet, partnership and peace) and the 3R approach (reduce, reuse, recycle) to directly address social equity, climate action and ecosystem building along with 12 other SDGs through their work. We have planned a hybrid session where attendees will get to participate in a panel discussion, watch short films on our work, share their thoughts on the world’s most challenging issues and get the opportunity to network with a diverse group of stakeholders and change makers from around the world. Topics like Circular Economy, Waste Management, Regenerative Design, Creative Reuse, Ecosystem Building, Role of Comics & Films in Social Change and other trends will be discussed along with actions towards achieving specific goals.

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