In its ninth edition, WCEF will explore the potential of tropical solutions for sustainable growth, the power of the regenerative economy and the strategies of a bioeconomy—alongside the indispensable role of the production sector in driving the transition toward a circular economy.
Yunus Environment Hub and Algramo have joined forces to drive the adoption and expansion of reuse models worldwide. With support from the Röchling Foundation, this collaboration will establish the first open-source global resource platform, equipping entrepreneurs and organizations with essential digital tools and knowledge to kickstart their reuse initiatives. By scaling reuse models, we aim to reduce single-use packaging and divert plastic waste from landfills.
After three years of intensive research and collaboration, we are pleased to present the SINA Final Report. SINA “Soziale Innovationen für Nachhaltigkeit“ (Social Innovations for Sustainability in English) was commissioned by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and implemented by Yunus Environment Hub explored how social innovations can drive transformative solutions for Germany’s environmental and sustainability goals.
Every year, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting brings together global leaders from government, business, and civil society to address pressing challenges and shape the future of our planet. This year, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” the Annual Meeting 2025 will take place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to January 24, …
In a significant development for Germany’s social economy, Yunus Environment Hub (YEH) has secured €2 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the European Union’s European Social Fund. This funding, awarded through the program “Nachhaltig wirken – Förderung des gemeinwohlorientierten Unternehmertums”, aims to accelerate the growth …
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Social inclusion is necessary for economic just transition, along the full plastics value chain, to create a circular economy. Yunus Environment Hub, GIZ, IUCN and IUCN WCEL have created a short 2-page resource document, with a strong call to action, to highlight key points as the world moves into the final Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee meeting …
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Yunus Environment Hub will play an active role at COP29 in Baku by hosting and participating in high-level side events on climate action. We will discuss the role of social business in driving a just transition, sustainable and inclusive finance and climate resilience. We invite you to join us in these critical conversations: Note: when …
In our rapidly changing world, biodiversity conservation has become an urgent priority as human actions impact our planet’s ecosystems. From deforestation and habitat destruction to pollution and over-exploitation of natural resources, these actions are driving biodiversity loss at an alarming rate. At Yunus Environment Hub, we recognise that addressing the triple planetary crisis facing our …
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Discussions around the transition from linear to circular business models are becoming more present as a concrete way for businesses to support climate action. Especially when it comes to plastic waste, a shift in business models is essential, with much work still needed to design out unnecessary waste in the first place. From circular supply …
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In a world facing numerous challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss and pollution, it has become increasingly clear that we must take bold and innovative steps to address the planetary crisis. On 31 October, the World Cities Day 2023 took place in Istanbul, Turkey. The Day aims to promote the international community’s interest in …
From Waste to Wealth: Addressing waste crisis through social business Read More »