Interview with Rupert Howes (Marine Stewardship Council)
The Marine Stewardship Council works with scientists, fisheries, and industry experts to end overfishing around the world. Rupert Howes of
From Fabio Teixeira and Laurie Goering / The Japan Times: Conexsus provides financial, technical, and mentorship support to cooperatives and small producers in the Amazon rainforest with the goal of shifting investment and resources to sustainable “bioeconomies” often managed by Indigenous communities. One such cooperative, Coopatrans, has been able to improve its relationships with farmers thanks to credit from Conexsus assuring payments can be made on time.
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The Marine Stewardship Council works with scientists, fisheries, and industry experts to end overfishing around the world. Rupert Howes of
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Grameen Foundation works with local organizations to bring resources and information to people experiencing poverty, particularly women and girls. Zubaida
Lifeline Energy creates and distributes solar and wind-up MP3 players and radios to increase access to information and educational resources
VisionSpring works to expand access to affordable eyeglasses and vision screenings so that nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, government agencies, and corporate
PeaceTech Lab uses the power of technology, media and data analysis to reduce conflict and/or prevent tensions from escalating in
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