My team & I recently worked on a very interesting project in Environmental Management & Corporate Governance, at Anil Surendra Modi School Of Commerce (ASMSOC) where our theme was ‘SDGs in Healthcare.’ Even though global health indicators show improvement (e.g., 48% drop in HIV incidence and a 17% decrease in adolescent birth rates since 2010), when you look at the SDG 3 progress map, only a few countries are actually on track (https://lnkd.in/dEXUMZzm). That contrast became our starting point. Healthcare is an extremely broad sector: hospitals, pharma, community health, NGOs, etc, so instead of focusing on one company, we analysed the key global bodies shaping healthcare governance: World Health Organization | UNICEF | UNDP | UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency We studied them through: - SDG 3 | Health and wellbeing - SDG 10 | Reducing Inequalities - SDG 9 | Innovation (focus only on advancements) Our key takeaway: progress isn’t just about coverage numbers -it’s about equity, continuity, financing, and how well innovations translate on-ground. You can find our one-page summary attached below. ⬇️ Thank you Adv. Minal Sharma ma’am for the freedom to explore our own direction - that made the learning meaningful. The more we studied the SDGs, the clearer it became that sustainability isn’t just a subject but the future to where we are headed. Abhishek Budki Yash Tanna Vidhit Rana Saksham Shukla

According to the UNDP report, heatwaves caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe in 2023. Looking ahead, millions in Southeast Asia are expected to face severe health impacts from extreme heat by 2100. The threats include: Overwhelmed hospitals and health systems Increased malnutrition and food insecurity Rise in vector-borne and waterborne diseases Mental health stress due to climate disasters Entrepreneurs can respond with practical solutions: ✅ Climate-resilient hospitals powered by renewable energy ✅ AI-driven disease tracking platforms for early warnings ✅ Climate-smart food and nutrition programs ✅ Mental health and community wellness initiatives Every innovation counts. By acting now, Southeast Asia’s healthcare systems can become resilient and ready for the climate challenges ahead. How can your business contribute to climate-ready healthcare solutions in Southeast Asia? #FullerAcademy

🌱 Rural Women: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity 🌍 Across the globe, women are leading the way in agriculture — not just growing food but growing solutions. From regenerative practices to climate-smart innovations, their work is transforming food systems and building resilience in the face of climate change. Yet, too often, the narrative frames rural women as vulnerable recipients of aid rather than powerful agents of change. IFAD’s recent campaign challenges this view, showing how investing in rural women yields exponential returns — for families, communities, and economies. 📊 The numbers are clear: closing the gender gap in agriculture could add nearly $1 trillion to global GDP. That’s not just good economics — it’s smart climate strategy. I believe it’s time we stop calling women “small-scale farmers” and start recognizing them as leaders in regenerative agriculture, food security, and climate adaptation. Let’s shift the story. Let’s invest in women. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d4PunggM #WomenInAg #ClimateLeadership #RegenerativeFarming #FoodSystems #GenderEquality #IFAD #RuralWomen #OrganicAgriculture #AgLeadership Angelika Mendes-Lowney Stefan Wilhelm Bayer Foundation

Bio Vision Africa Launches Women’s Advocacy Campaign on Dangers of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals By Baz Waiswa BIO VISION AFRICA (BiVA), in partnership with IPEN (International Pollutants Elimination Network), launched the #IPEN Women’s Global #Campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of #EndocrineDisruptingChemicals (EDCs)—substances that interfere with the body’s #hormonalsystem and pose serious #healthrisks to #women and communities. The campaign, part of IPEN’s Global Women’s Communication Initiative, seeks to shed light on the presence of these harmful chemicals in everyday #consumer and #household products and to mobilize action for safer alternatives and stronger regulation in #Uganda. “These chemicals, commonly known as Phthalates, are present in a wide range of consumer goods including cosmetics, nail polish, shampoos, soaps, perfumes, lotions, building materials, cleaning products, plastics, and even children’s toys,” said Betty Obbo, BIVA’s Program Officer for Gender and Extractives. #EDCs such as #phthalates are widely used because they make materials softer, more flexible, and longer lasting—properties that have made them integral to modern #manufacturing. However, their benefits come at a high cost. Scientific studies have linked these substances to reproductive health issues, reduced fertility, cervical cancer, premature births, and developmental disorders in children. “Women are particularly vulnerable,” explained ESTHER KAMESE, BIVA’s Program Officer for #Youth, #Food Systems, #Biodiversity, and #ClimateChange. “They are the primary users of personal care and household products that contain these chemicals, and their frequent use and prolonged exposure greatly increase health risks.” Kamese added that #urbanization and #industrialization in low- and middle-income countries such as Uganda have led to increased consumption of these products, heightening exposure levels. Many women also face additional risks through unsafe household practices—for instance, using plastics or kaveera to light charcoal stoves or handle food, unknowingly releasing toxic substances that harm both women and children. A Call to Action In response, Bio Vision Africa is urging Ugandan policymakers to take urgent and coordinated action to eliminate toxic chemicals and close regulatory gaps. The organization emphasizes the need for national alignment with international frameworks such as the Stockholm Convention, the Minamata Convention, and the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) — all of which provide global guidance on managing hazardous substances. “Protecting women from endocrine-disrupting chemicals is not just a gender issue — it’s a public health and environmental justice issue,” Obbo noted. “We must ensure that the products women use daily are safe for their health, their families, and future generations.”  PHOTO CAPTION: Bio Vision Africa officials Esther Kamese and Betty Obbo addressing journalists in Kampala. 

🌿 The $1 trillion opportunity that global financial systems are missing Women smallholder farmers deliver results, but receive less than 1% of climate finance. With investment, they can boost food security, reduce poverty, participate in the formal economy, and build resilience. They're an essential part of global agriculture systems. For instance, in India, women have become leaders in bamboo cultivation, creating climate-resilient, long-term livelihoods. This week, our friends at Project Dandelion are calling on global finance to catch up. This isn’t just a funding gap. It’s a $1 trillion missed opportunity. Ahead of #COP30, as a partner of Project Dandelion, we call on leaders to invest where the impact is greatest. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/g32Axm88 Hafsat Abiola Ronda Carnegie Pat Mitchell #MaryRobinson Sophie Lambin 🪁

I never imagined that one day, I’d stand on stage at the FAO in #Rome, giving a #TED #Talk at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Science and Innovation Forum (#SIF2025) during the World Food Forum (#WFF2025). I spoke about a simple truth I learned in the dry fields of Mali: “Poverty and climate change grow from the same roots but we can plant new ones. “ Through Herou Alliance , we train women and youth to grow higher value trees, sell their leaves, seeds, and flowers directly to us, and turn them into products like tea, oil, and soap. Each tree becomes a business a symbol of independence, resilience, and hope. Because when a woman earns income from the trees she plants, those trees are never cut down. That’s how business becomes protection — for both people and planet. Grateful to the FAO for this platform and to everyone working to make food systems more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable. Special thanks to Vincent Martin for making it possible! Watch the full version here : https://lnkd.in/erKx8N5Q #WFF2025 #SIF2025 #FAO #HerouAlliance #GreenEntrepreneurship #Innovation #ClimateAction #WomenInAg #Sustainability #AfricaRising Jacob Duinstra Alberto Bigi Karim Bah Robynne Anderson Bella Akinyi ZAINAB LAWAL GWADABE Ph.D, FBDFM Nevena Alexandrova-Stefanova Andrea Hajdu-Howe FCA Monica Schlottau Rekia Foudel Michèle Mbo'o-Tchouawou African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) PRTD - MALI Stefan Wilhelm Michael Schwall Bayer Foundation Fahima Mohamed Ismail Lead magazine

The #WAFI2025 Forum on Women in Agrifood, co-hosted by UNDP, FAO, World Food Programme, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in China, as well as UNESCAP & China Agricultural University, held on the sidelines of The Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, highlighted the critical role of digital innovation & effective policies in empowering rural women as key drivers of sustainable, climate-resilient agri-food systems.

👩🌾 Globally, #women make up close to 40% of the agricultural labor force, reaching over 50% in certain parts of #Africa and #Asia. Rural women have less access to a range of resources, from land rights and credit to education and #technology. Although women comprise almost four out of every ten people in the agricultural workforce, they own only about 15 percent of agricultural land. 🇺🇳15 October is the International Day of #RuralWomen. Promoted by FAO & UN Women, it seeks to shed light on the inequalities they still face, advocate for their recognition and participation in decision-making, demand stronger social protection systems, and reduce the #digital divide. 🤳🏽Collaborating with governments and businesses, the Better Than Cash Alliance Secretariat aims to establish a thriving digital ecosystem that benefits everyone, focusing on digitizing supply chain #payments. 🤝🏽Specific Alliance initiatives include partnering with industry associations and governments to scale digital payments in agriculture, focusing on cocoa farmers in #Ghana and #Indonesia and the tea sectors in #Rwanda and #Malawi. The Alliance Secretariat is also working on responsible digitization in the coffee value chains in #Ethiopia and #Guatemala, prioritizing women and addressing #climateresilience. 📝Read more about our work on agriculture ->https://lnkd.in/eDaj6szD

🎬 Relive the Energy, the Conversations, and the Impact! If you missed the #6thEdition of The Clean Cooking Week 2025 held in Kilifi County (or simply want to experience it all over again) here’s your chance! The Clean Cooking Week 2025 Documentary takes you right back to the three-day event that brought together over 700 participants from government, private sector, civil society, and development partners. From powerful discussions on implementing clean cooking strategies and county energy plans, to inspiring field visits, exhibitions, and the memorable gala dinner, this documentary captures it all. Watch as leaders, innovators, and communities share insights on how Kenya can turn its clean cooking strategies into real, funded, and county-led actions. Feel the transformation, inclusivity, and empowerment that defined this year’s theme, and witness what collaboration truly looks like in motion. Whether you were there or not, this documentary makes you feel as though you never missed a moment. 🎥 👉 Watch now and relive the story of Kenya’s clean cooking transformation; one conversation, one innovation, and one county at a time. Lynn Ngatia, Elly Odhiambo, SNV, GIZ Kenya, Energising Development (EnDev), County Government of Kilifi, KOSAP, UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions), Practical Action in Kenya, Voices for Just Climate Action, WWF-Kenya, SOLCO Partnership, CLASP, Gamos East Africa, MECS programme, Electrify Cooking, MaMa Doing Good, Daniel Wanjohi, Daniel Wanjohi, Linda Davis, PhD, Nyalore Impact Limited, Awuor Dorothy Otieno, Diana Rotich - MPRSK, Dr. Faith Wandera-Odongo, Eng. Isaac Kiva , PE, FIEK, Venice Makori (Msc. OD, Bsc. Energy Studies, Bcom), Mariam Karanja, Jabez Mutune, Robina Bosibori Abuya, Irene Mutisya, Tim Mwangi, Jon Leary, Wilfred Baya

Integrating One Health with Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a forward-thinking and necessary approach to tackling complex, interrelated challenges in public health, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. Here's a breakdown of how this integration can be conceptualized and implemented effectively. 🔍 Definitions First: ✅ One Health: A collaborative, multi-sectoral, and transdisciplinary approach that recognizes the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. It aims to achieve optimal health outcomes by working across these sectors. Key sectors involved: Human health Animal health Environmental health Agriculture, wildlife, and ecosystem management ✅ Health in All Policies (HiAP): An approach to public policies across sectors that systematically considers the health implications of decisions, seeks synergies, and avoids harmful health impacts to improve population health and health equity. Key features: Policy coherence Intersectoral collaboration Health equity focus Sustainability-oriented