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"Over the past decade, policymakers and businesses in ASEAN have made progress in greening the resource sector. With new governments taking office in two of the region’s biggest agri producers, Indonesia and Thailand, how will national sustainability policy change in the coming years? A new wave of environmental regulations is also affecting trade between ASEAN and major economies, such as the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation set to take effect by the end of this year." #climateaction #reforestation #solutions https://lnkd.in/gPJ8hXP4

Great progress in our RECLAIM Sustainability! program: 💬 202 dialogues were initiated, strengthened or joined to engage Civil Society in debate with public and private decision makers; 📣Through our campaigns and other initiatives, we have activated and mobilized 22,232,617 individuals to raise their voice to push the policy agenda, with regards to consumer and corporate behaviour, e.g. on production and consumption practices; 📱314,900 farmers, miners and workers have implemented tools, and business models for better sourcing, production, trade and investment. Facilitating an improved bargaining position for 76,594 of these producers! Want to know more? Read our RECLAIM Sustainability! Progress Report 2023. https://lnkd.in/eNq2ErKu Together with our partners we strive to strengthen civil society and foster inclusive sustainability in global supply chains, elevating the voices of farmers, miners, workers and citizens, and ensuring that these voices are included and well represented in decision-making and sustainability processes and policies. BWI Indonesia TrustAfrica Fairfood Solidaridad Network Solidaridad Latinoamérica Solidaridad West Africa Solidaridad Southern Africa Solidaridad East and Central Africa Solidaridad Asia Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken #RECLAIMsustainability #sustainable #supplychains #partnership 

Our CEO, Dilhan Pillay, spoke of the critical importance of climate finance in ensuring food security, and underscored how bridging the financing gap in the agri-food sector is equally as critical at the opening of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) earlier this week. Calling for a public-private philanthropy approach for the agri-food sector, Dilhan urged governments, multilateral agencies, private and concessional capital providers to come together and cultivate the right conditions to get projects off the ground. At Temasek, we believe in using a systems-based approach and forming strategic partnerships to invest in a better and more sustainable future. #ClimateForwardTemasek

🌍 Excited to share our latest article exploring the crucial intersection of agro-commodity production, land use change, and sustainability! The production and trade of primary agro-commodities significantly drive land use changes, impacting not only our planet but also the livelihoods of approximately 1.6 billion rural people, including many Indigenous communities. In this review, we delve into jurisdictional approaches (JAs) that have emerged over the past decade as strategies for sustainable agro-commodity governance. Our analysis focuses on key questions, such as how JAs could promote social inclusion, adapt to varying political contexts, and effectively achieve sustainability objectives. We aim to bridge the knowledge gap around JAs by synthesizing existing literature and identifying future research directions. Our findings reflect the collaborative efforts of a diverse team of scholars from Ecuador, Peru, Indonesia, Australia, and Europe dedicated to advancing sustainable development in agro-commodity governance. Check out our article: https://lnkd.in/ep5Pv-rV #Sustainability #AgroCommodities #ClimateChange #Research #SustainableDevelopment #AgroCommodityGovernance #JurisdictionalApproaches

Thrilled to have participated in the Training of Trainers on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, organized by DI East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 22-25, 2024. This capacity-building session brought together Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) from across Africa, with a shared goal to empower companies to implement sustainable and responsible business practices. The training underscored the importance of integrating ESG considerations to foster growth and resilience in today’s evolving business landscape. As a Policy Specialist (Industry) from the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) I am obliged and excited to use the insights gained from this session to make a real difference in Tanzania’s business landscape and leverage the obtained ESG knowledge to: ·      Organizing workshops and knowledge-sharing events to educate our members on the importance of ESG principles and how these can boost both business sustainability and social responsibility. ·      Using frameworks learned during the training to create resources and tools tailored to the specific needs of Tanzanian industries, enabling our members to implement ESG practices more easily and effectively. ·      Engaging with Government and regulatory bodies to encourage policies that incentivize ESG practices, fostering a more sustainable and competitive business environment. ·      Develop a network of ESG champions across different sectors, who will be instrumental in driving the change from within their organizations. The end goal is to ensure that sustainable business practices in the Tanzania becomes a norm where each industrialists automatically adheres to. Once again I would like to extend my huge appreciation to the DI East Africa for facilitating this impactful session as we work toward supporting Tanzanian industries in this crucial area. #ESG #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #BMO #CTI #DI East Africa #Training#Enock Nyachae#Klaus Lehn Christensen#Albert Rukeisa#Gloria Komba#Global Compact Network Tanzania#George Selestine Balayiyaka

"JAs of these kinds have been broadly conceptualised as multi-stakeholder initiatives..." And this is where facilitators - no, not the one assisting trainers or doing ice breakings - are critical, in thw following ways: 1. helping each stakeholder to see and agree the situatios, individual agenda, and shared goals , 2. helping different stakeholders to always look at the big picture, practical actions, and the alignment between individuals and individualdls to collective, and 3. to empower all stakeholders move the needle so that these kind of initiatives do not end up in dialogues and documents only A good piece for Sekolah Fasilitasi Sustainable Development Future Leaders Idha Nafiatul Aisyi

𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 The concept of #ESG is gaining significant traction in Tanzania, fostering a shift toward more sustainable and responsible business practices. Industry leaders, manufacturers, and local producers increasingly recognize responsible business principles as vital to development. This aligns with findings from a Danish Industry ESG readiness study, which revealed that 𝟵𝟰% 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. Last week, the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) hosted a two-day ESG Readiness Workshop, supported by DI East Africa. Participants attributed the growing emphasis on ESG to increasing investor demands and the emergence of regulations requiring companies to disclose their impacts and adopt sustainable practices. This observation mirrors the DI study's results, which found that 𝟳𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. The workshop attracted representatives from businesses of all sizes who shared insights into their efforts to reduce environmental impacts, promote social inclusion, and strengthen governance. A notable case was Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL PLC), which has implemented various ESG initiatives across its value chain. According to Siya Mbuya, TBL’s Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager, these initiatives are already yielding tangible benefits. In response to natural resource challenges, TBL is promoting responsible water consumption while supporting community access to clean and safe water. The company also addresses waste management through sustainable packaging solutions where 99% of their bottles are returnable, and ensures social justice and inclusion by engaging employees and stakeholders across its operations. TBL continuously monitors its value chain to assess progress, identify risks and opportunities, and maintain stakeholder engagement. The global challenges of today demand a concerted, collective effort to build resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking markets. According to Isack Msungu of CTI, there’s a critical need for enhanced capacity-building initiatives across East Africa. Despite growing momentum, awareness of ESG principles remains low, with 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗜 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁. This underscores the importance of targeted efforts to bridge the knowledge gap and support businesses in integrating sustainability into their operations. #ESGReadiness #ESGinTanzania #ESGRegulations Gloria Komba Enock Nyachae

Tomorrow’s growth, charted today. How is Malaysian palm oil addressing global trade and sustainability challenges? In PalmSphere Edition 6, explore the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) delay, new opportunities for Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) in Europe, and the inspiring stories of farmers leading the way in sustainable practices. Dive into insights from the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum on overcoming trade barriers through sustainable solutions, featuring: 1) The Future of #MSPO in Europe: A new analysis shows pathways for the #EU to recognise Malaysian sustainability standards. 2) The Millennial Oil Palm Farmer: Meet the young, tech-savvy farmer Muhammad Hariz, combining innovation with tradition to lead the way in sustainable practices. 3) Global Trade Challenges: Insights from the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum on addressing international trade barriers through sustainability. Download here: https://buff.ly/4hiQu7b Subscribe and read now to be part of Malaysia’s sustainable future. Share your thoughts in the comment section on #sustainability topics in the #MalaysianPalmOil industry that you’d like #PalmSphere to cover! #SustainablePalmOil #PalmSphereEdition6 #EUDR #PalmOilProgress #TradeSolutions

#NYCClimateWeek 2024 is all about integrating #sustainability into #climateaction. Center for Global Sustainability paper in BIOMED CENTRAL LIMITED explores SDG 8 in developing countries, with Indonesia balancing #sustainable development, economic growth, and green transitions. https://lnkd.in/er48Z--h

As the business case becomes increasingly evident, the adoption of sustainable business practices in 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 is steadily gaining traction. This is driven by two key factors: increasing stakeholder demand and evolving regulations. Among stakeholders, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 and 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 play the most significant roles in pushing for these changes. Recently, I facilitated a two-day #ESG readiness workshop in the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam. The event was a platform for exchanging invaluable insights and sharing inspiring case studies from various companies, who are members of Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI). During a conversation with Sixtus Kamanda of ICRA RATING, a Tanzanian rating agency, he highlighted that investors are increasingly prioritizing ESG metrics when selecting businesses and projects for investment. On the regulatory front, beyond the upcoming #EU ESG regulations, Tanzania's 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 now requires financial institutions to report on #sustainability. It will be fascinating to observe how swiftly the market adapts to these shifts. The progress so far looks promising. #ESGinTZ #Sustainability