Events

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 …

Biodiversity Conservation: Human-based Solution to Address Nature Crisis Read More »

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 »

Image: Unsplash/Deepak Kumar In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgement of women’s vital role in leadership and their contribution to addressing the challenges of climate change. Although women have historically been underrepresented in leadership positions, a powerful movement has emerged to rectify this imbalance. Global Gender Gap Report by World Economic Forum indicates …

Advancing women leadership in business and climate action. Read More »

Yunus Environment Hub attended the first meeting of the International Negotiating Committee on developing a legally binding plastic treaty, that took place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from 28 November to 2 December 2022 as an observer.   During the meeting the objectives, scope and details were discussed and a multistakeholder forum was held with governments, …

Yunus Environment Hub attended UN Negotiations on Global Plastic Treaty Read More »

Statement from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chairman of Yunus Environment Hub  The case for carbon neutrality is well established. There are debates on its strategy, speed, and assigning the relative weight of responsibility, but not on the absolute need for it.  The core idea behind this concept is that companies have to …

A Global Plastic Treaty – Is there a solution for the plastic waste crisis? Read More »