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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 »

With global waste set to nearly double by 2050—from 2.1 to 3.8 billion tonnes—the urgency for change is undeniable. Moving towards zero waste practices will help drive climate action. The definition of zero waste, according to the international zero waste alliance, is “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and …

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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 has launched our new CirculaRise Course on 15 April 2024 during the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2024. Hands on learning to build and implement inclusive, Circular Economy strategies.  The CirculaRise Course by Yunus Environment Hub is unique offering that links environmental and social impact through Circular Economy and Just Transition strategies. The …

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Yunus Environment Hub supports women social business entrepreneurs by enabling them to turn innovative ideas into tangible solutions. We are pleased to share the remarkable journeys of three inspiring women who are shaping a more sustainable future through the adoption and implementation of inclusive circular social business models.  Lucy Ngorongo – Founder of Junky Bins …

Women in climate – success stories from Yunus Environment Hub Read More »

We are delighted to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding with China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), a leading non-profit public foundation and a social, legal entity dedicated to biodiversity conservation and green development. It is an independent NGO on the environment, biodiversity conservation, sustainability and CCAfa (“Community Conservation Area”). …

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Yunus Environment Hub has teamed up with Impact Hub Berlin in the Feeding the City Germany 2021 program. The six-month incubator program supports teams in Germany to develop innovative sustainable food solutions in their community by starting a business that benefits urban communities and our environment. Yunus Environment Hub is a partner of the initiative …

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