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Virtual Workshop for Eastern African Policymakers on Responsible Contract Farming

This workshop will discuss legal, policy and institutional innovations to support and promote contract farming, as an important inclusive business model for responsible investment in agriculture.

Workshop March 31, 2021

The Future of Finance

Sustainable finance has quickly become a mega-trend, but what opportunities should we focus on now? Join our event series to find out.

Conference March 16, 2021

Opportunities in Crises: The role of energy taxes and stimulus in shaping India's green recovery

This webinar brings together diverse perspectives and specific examples of green fiscal reforms and recovery strategies to inform decision-making.

Webinar March 10, 2021

As the VP Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability and Executive Director of the RBC Foundation, Valerie is responsible for the development and execution of RBC's global corporate citizenship strategy which is aligned to RBC’s purpose and creates positive social, economic and environmental impacts in…

Person March 5, 2021

COVID-19 and Planetary Health: How a Pandemic Could Pave the Way for a Green Recovery

Environment and health ministries need to form joint agendas and link policy and programming to facilitate a green recovery from COVID-19.

Long-form article March 5, 2021

Feasibility of Green Taxation Policy in Indonesia: Can the Nordic model of green taxation provide a path to post-pandemic recovery?

This webinar will discuss if and how Nordic-style green taxation can help Indonesia's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webinar March 4, 2021

Furthering Gender Equality Through Gender Bonds

The business case for investing in gender equality is clear. The gender bond market is still nascent, but offers public and private investors the opportunity to improve the lives of women while earning financial returns. This article assesses the current gender bond landscape and discusses how to expand the market and its impact going forward.

Brief March 4, 2021

Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil

Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil is an ecotoxicologist and risk assessor with over a decade of experience conducting ecological-level studies with a variety of compounds that include pesticides, pharmaceuticals and oil. He is currently a Research Associate at the Department of Environment and Geography…

Person March 3, 2021

The African Union’s Ministerial Declaration on COVID-Related ISDS Risks: Why it matters now

The African Union's Ministerial Declaration on COVID-Related ISDS Risks gives AU governments further moral and political support as they make decisions aimed at limiting the economic devastation wrought by the pandemic while laying the groundwork for eradicating COVID-19 entirely and rebuilding their economies.

Long-form article March 2, 2021

The Sustainable Agriculture Transition: How to make the most of transformative technology

This Emerging Issues policy brief focuses on the potential transformative nature of solar photovoltaics and batteries when applied as solar-powered irrigation and is intended to highlight the risks and opportunities associated with these technologies.

Brief March 2, 2021