How can systemic impact in Circular Economy be created? How does the current Circular Economy landscape in Germany contribute to systemic impact creation? And which role do Circular Social Businesses play?
The Innovate2PREVENT Demo Days are more than just a showcase; it is a global platform where bold ideas meet actionable impact. Hosted by Yunus Environment Hub on behalf of the PREVENT Waste Alliance, this event is a pivotal moment for the innovators pioneering circular solutions in plastics, e-waste, and digitalization. As the world grapples with the environmental crisis, their innovations pave the way for a sustainable and regenerative future.
At Yunus Environment Hub (YEH), we see social business as a dynamic and impactful way to tackle environmental challenges. As a global organization, we address critical issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution by developing innovative solutions that drive lasting change. Our work spans diverse areas, from advancing circular economy initiatives and waste management strategies to fostering social business models that create meaningful impact.
For over 30 years, Ethiopia’s Majang and Kaffa districts have faced the dual threats of deforestation and environmental degradation, placing both biodiversity and indigenous livelihoods at risk. To combat these challenges, the South West Charitable Organization (SWCO), with the support of the Business Incubator and Accelerator (BIA) for Mountains and Islands program, has launched an …
Protecting Ecosystems: A Holistic Approach to Coffee and Honey Production in Ethiopia Read More »
Mountains and islands make up 30 percent of the earth’s surface area and are home to approximately 1.3 billion people. Mountain and island communities are among the worst hit by climate change, suffering from high rates of poverty and hunger and struggling to cope with natural disasters. To increase mountain and island communities’ resilience Yunus …
Social Business Entrepreneurship in Mountain and Island Communities Read More »
The proposed international legally binding instrument (ILBI) on plastic pollution offers a critical opportunity to address a pressing environmental challenge through global cooperation. However, plastic pollution’s impacts go beyond the environment, affecting livelihoods, health, and well-being of communities worldwide, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups. The ILBI negotiations must adopt a human-centered approach, ensuring no one …
Yunus Environment Hub’s Position on Just Transition in the Global Plastic Treaty Read More »
Yunus Environment Hub’s Co-founder and Chairman, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres as a member of the Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste, in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution on Zero Waste (77/161) adopted on 22 December 2022. In a …
UN SG appoints Prof. Yunus on Advisory Board on Zero Waste Read More »
“The study helps to connect plastic credits with the informal sector and how we should be mindful of the welfare of informal waste collectors if plastic credits schemes are adopted by businesses as part of their approach in meeting obligations towards extended producer responsibilities.” – Vincent Aloysius, UNEP In the global south, the collection …
A qualitative study on risks and opportunities of plastic credit financing instruments Read More »
The 12th annual Social Business Day 2022, organized by Yunus Centre, took place from 27-30 June 2022. This global event gathers international social business community members, providing the space for dialogue, sharing ideas, and building synergies. As Nobel Peace Laureate, Prof. Muhammad Yunus, emphasized, our current civilization has set the world on a timer. Our …
Shifting towards a New Civilisation – Social Business Day 2022 Read More »
“The big question we need to answer is this – are we bringing the world back to where it was before the coronavirus? Or are we reinventing the world? The decision is in our hands.” Prof. Muhammad Yunus On June 15th, 2022, the public launch event of the SINA project (SINA is the German acronym …
Social innovations – key to sustainable transformation Read More »