Employment Trilogy
By 2030, the green transition could create 24 million new jobs worldwide, many of which will be in developing countries. Currently only 5% of employees in developing regions receive training in green skills compared to over 28% in developed regions. Meanwhile only 13% of youth in low-income countries globally have the necessary digital skills for […]
Employment Trilogy
The impact investment industry has created millions of jobs in developing countries over the last several decades. A recent survey sample of impact investors found that 79% primarily targeted impact through employment, and had particular sectors of interest with agriculture and food receiving the highest proportion of investments (36%). Yet global structural transformation patterns coupled […]
Employment Trilogy
Today, 19% of the global workforce lives in poverty. Two billion workers worldwide – about 61% of all workers – are informally employed. And three million people die each year as a result of occupational accidents. As the push for global sustainable development continues, job creation and the raising of living standards remain a central […]
Agriculture Trilogy
Soil is one of the planet’s most fragile resources, with up to 40% currently facing moderate to severe degradation – a figure that could rise to 90% by 2050 if harmful practices persist. Healthy soils play a crucial role in climate neutrality, fostering a sustainable and circular economy, and preventing desertification and land degradation. They […]
Agriculture Trilogy
Agriculture is a cornerstone of global efforts to end extreme poverty, promote shared prosperity, and sustainably feed an estimated 10 billion people by 2050. Growth in this sector is two to four times more effective at raising incomes among the poorest compared to other industries. Understanding the economic dynamics of agriculture is therefore crucial for ensuring its sustainability. […]
Agriculture Trilogy
Food security is crucial, yet for millions, access to nutritious food remains unmet. In the developing world, over 700 million individuals lack the necessary food to lead active and healthy lives,and 2.4 billion people experience moderate to severe food insecurity. Hunger and malnutrition not only undermine people’s health but also hinder national progress. Establishing resilient, sustainable, and […]
Biodiversity Trilogy
Biodiversity is currently declining at an unprecedented rate in human history. Approximately 40% of Earth’s land surfaces are now considered degraded, with around 75% having undergone significant change. Additionally, 66% of the oceans face increasing cumulative impacts, and over 85% of wetlands have been lost. Grasping the implications of this rapid decline in biodiversity is […]
Biodiversity Trilogy
Up to one million species face the risk of extinction, with many species potentially disappearing within the next few decades. A study on 700 terrestrial and freshwater species in the United Kingdom revealed that 41% of the species have declined in average abundance since 1970. These alarming trends underscore the critical importance of animal conservation […]
Biodiversity Trilogy
Healthy communities rely on thriving ecosystems. Biodiversity loss disrupts the delicate balance of our life support systems, directly impacting our health and well-being. This interconnectedness suggests that any environmental disturbance reverberates through our lives. Ensuring the continued provision of essential ecosystem services that support human health relies on the preservation and conservation of biodiversity. At […]
Circular Economy Trilogy
Since 1990, the use of material resources has experienced a ten-fold increase and is set to double again by 2030. We have largely overstepped the planetary boundaries, with 6 of the 9 boundaries having been transgressed. At the same time, according to the 2023 Circularity Gap, global circularity has fallen from 9.1% in 2018 to […]