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A qualitative study on risks and opportunities of plastic credit financing instruments

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“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 …

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Shifting towards a New Civilisation – Social Business Day 2022

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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 …

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Reimagining Jobs and Livelihoods in the Textile Industry

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Review of the panel discussion at CAIF Conclave during the SANKALP Summit 2021 in India At the end of last year, our Co-founder and Managing Director Christina Jäger spoke at CAIF (Circular Apparel Innovation Factory) Conclave during the 2021 Sankalp Global Summit, contributing to the panel discussion ‘Reimagining Jobs and Livelihoods in the Textile Industry’. …

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ValuCred: Plastic Credits as a A New Financing Tool for Informal Waste Workers

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ValuCred is a consortium led by Yunus Environment Hub, Nehlsen & Rodiek, and BlackForestSolutions. It is one of the first projects promoted by PREVENT Waste Alliance, with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Röchling Stiftung. The aim of ValuCred is to design an internationally applicable system to …

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YEH Develops Policy Recommendations to Reach Paris Agreement

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How do we deal with the environmental and climate challenges of our time? And how can social innovations contribute to a more sustainable and just society? On behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), Yunus Environment Hub (YEH) is analysing the ecological, social, and economic potential …

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GrowUp Incubator Program – Bootcamp & Finalists

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The GrowUp Incubator for green Social Businesses is one of the programs under the umbrella of a “Brighter and Greener Future for Africa’s Youth”. An initiative by YEH to support social businesses that create jobs while protecting the environment in sectors such as waste management, circular economy, clean energies and agriculture. Register for our digital …

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