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Land investment is always a major activity that has great impact on local communities. In the best case, it can be an opportunity to drive sustainable development and enhance livelihoods. On the other hand, irresponsible land use can bring about conflict, displacement and harm to community welfare. 🌾🚜 The GiZ project “Responsible Governance of Investment in Land” (RGIL) sought to ensure investments in land that respect local communities and their rights while increasing productivity and development in a sustainable, inclusive manner. Operating in three countries—Ethiopia, Lao PDR and Uganda—the project engaged stakeholders from the top down, from government authorities and land investors to representatives from local communities, toward building a harmonious relationship with each other and with the land. 🕊️🌱 To this end, RGIL has enacted a varied set of interventions, a few examples of which are detailed below: 🇪🇹 In the Gambella region of Ethiopia, government authorities’ capacities to intervene in the land investment process were greatly improved through training in how to administer and guide investments in accordance with international best practices and recognised principles. Gambella is a highly suitable region for large-scale mechanised farming, but irresponsible land investments have had an impact on biodiversity in the area, including deforestation and the migration of animals from the national park to neighbouring Kenya. Through RGIL, government officials at the local, regional and national levels were able to create interventions through the crafting of effective policies that guide the sustainable use of land from the top down. 🇺🇬 In Uganda, working with land investors such as Loy Kitamirike has helped enhance community welfare. Loy runs a farm in the Mityana district of Central Uganda, where she works with small-scale farmers and other members of the community, many of them women, and shares the fruit of her learnings with them. RGIL provided capacity building resources which land investors like Loy are able to apply in engagements with the local community. “Sometimes, policies are made behind the desks, and they never get down to the community,” she says. “But through RGIL, we’ve been able to bring those things down to the community.” 🇱🇦 Meanwhile in Lao PDR, RGIL has facilitated dialogue between owners of a tapioca processing plant in Bolikhamxay Province and a local community to help deliver the renovation of the village meeting hall as well as the laying of pipes for a new road that would help the villagers get to market. With the new road in place, tapioca transportation has also become much easier for the company, in addition to fostering goodwill with the local community. These are only select examples of the widespread impact RGIL has had. To find out more, including NIRAS’s specific role in the project, read the full article. 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/ea8njVNM

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Partnerships... I don't know what we would do without them within the sustainability space. While pooling resources and sharing best practice are often highlighted, I've recently experienced the magic of quick execution and plug-and-play solutions. On 8th May 2024, the Government of Kenya declared 10th May 2024, a tree-planting holiday to honor the victims of the devastating floods in Kenya. With only two days' notice, we were determined to act quickly and do something meaningful. We needed a solution that was accessible for our staff to participate in. That's when it hit us that Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is a close partner, and just like us, are committed to supporting the government’s ambitious agenda to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. I reached out to them, and they swiftly coordinated several companies to organize a tree planting exercise in Uplands, Limuru. It was incredible to witness how quickly they could mobilize resources and support. Through KAM, various companies contributed funds for the purchase of seedlings and payment of local communities for the necessary preparations on the ground. EABL Foundation proudly contributed 5,500 trees, and within a day, 30 of our staff from our internal environment conservation group, #Kijani, signed up to join us on this noble adventure. On Friday, 10th May 2024, we spent an unforgettable day in Uplands with the KAM team, local communities, and officials from Kenya Forest Service. We planted trees together, reflecting on those we have lost and reaffirming our commitment to #landrestoration.Thanks to this partnership, we managed to plant 20,000 trees in total. You see....Partnerships! Partnerships are indeed essential for driving sustainable change. They enable us to achieve so much more together than we ever could alone. JUANITA MRAMBA Keith Obure #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #Partnerships #EABLFoundation #PlugandPlay

🌟 Welcome to the AIDEd Foundation! 🌟 We are excited to introduce the AIDEd Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in Sri Lanka. Our mission is to tackle some of the most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges faced by communities across the country. 🌍 Key Issues We Address: Economic Empowerment: Skills Development: Providing vocational training and skill-building programs to enhance job opportunities. Entrepreneurship Support: Offering resources and mentorship to stimulate local economic growth. Social Development: Educational Support: Distributing essential learning materials and providing scholarships to underserved students. Healthcare Access: Facilitating health camps and supporting healthcare facilities in remote areas. Environmental Protection: Conservation Efforts: Engaging in reforestation and habitat restoration projects. Pollution Control: Implementing waste management solutions and promoting sustainable practices. Join Us in Making a Difference! 🤝 We invite individuals, businesses, and other organizations to collaborate with us in our mission to create a better, more equitable future for Sri Lanka. Whether through financial support, volunteering, or partnerships, your involvement can drive positive change. Stay tuned for updates on our initiatives and how you can get involved. Together, we can make a lasting impact! For more information and to explore partnership opportunities, visit our website or reach out to us directly. #AIDEdFoundation #SocialImpact #EconomicDevelopment #EnvironmentalSustainability #SriLanka #GetInvolved

Early notes towards New Zealand 2050 A place where: 1. Housing is a non-issue, everyone has access to good affordable homes and less than 40% of our household wealth is in property. 2. The governance focus is on solving 10 year+ problems & opportunities, with the capability, focus, and systems to get things done on this scale. 3. An economic engine driven by high-value production & services gives us the money and sustainable options to flourish for the forseeable future. 'Outlier nation' - the big picture philosophical shift that enables this is to embrace the edge rather than the middle. Aotearoa is a place at the ends of the earth where people have journeyed for centuries to explore, be free, and live differently. We should re-discover this about ourselves. With positive pressure on the above, we get (for starters): - a 10 year project to dismantle and rebuild our education system, with a focus on working with the needs of every child who doesn't sit at the median, in any way - a 20 year project to lift housing capacity and shift the national investment portfolio - Big infrastructure, especially including the economic development of our poorest regions as part of genuine redress to the historical social services crimes of the State and other institutions - a macro shift away from low-multiplier primary industry to the highest possible value in goods and services - if we make milk it should be the most expensive and desirable milk in the world, likewise beef, but really we make rockets and software and games and designer therapeutics and a national AI and other high-leverage things - Likewise tourism, NZ becomes an expensive, low-volume destination famed for the absolute height of service and experiences (far more sustainable and better environmentally) - Likewise billionaires, we attract them and they bring expertise, capital, and the world's brightest talent along, speeding up the national flywheel (to be a New Zealand citizen becomes one of the most desirable and sought-after privileges in the world) - reshape our system of government including longer electoral terms, correctives to the downsides of MMP, a much stronger mechanism for enduring cross-party policy covenants - ^^ to support this, a national project to create a cross-sector leadership pipeline where it becomes the norm for people to serve across business, govt, and NFP sector as part of their career pathway - A revitalised social contract - The New Zealand Way - which ties the flourishing of the fortunate to the wellbeing of everyone in society, through a web of formal and informal measures grounded in tikanga That's just my starter. You may well disagree with some / all (I didn't even get to the bit where we should become the world leaders in nuclear power), but I don't see much thinking beyond a single electoral term from our 'leaders'. It's time for a new NZ conversation firmly yet realistically grounded in 2050 and beyond. Love to hear your version.

We are thrilled to share that Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) has been featured in a recent article in the Namibian Sun newspaper. 🎉 DWN's mission is to prevent the growth of informal settlements and improve the lives of residents across Namibia. The article highlighted our organisation's ongoing mass communication campaign on sanitation, as supported by German Development Bank KfW. We are extremely proud to have reached approximately 17 000 households🏅, aiming for 25 000 by August. Our mass communication campaign has made a significant impact across eight towns, specifically Karibib, Katima Mulilo, Ondangwa, Oniipa, Oshakati, Otjiwarongo, Swakopmund, and Windhoek. Working through a Community-Led Total Sanitation #CLTS approach, out community workers are actively engaging in discussions about handwashing, toilet construction, waste management, and recycling with target communities, household by household. Our efforts have led to significant milestones, including the declaration of 16 areas as open defecation-free, six of which are in Windhoek. DWN is committed to addressing the challenges associated with rapid informal urbanisation, such as land and housing, sanitation, solid waste, and Early Childhood Development (ECD). Notably, our work aligns closely with the findings from last year's UNICEF progress report, which highlighted Namibia's high open defecation rates and the resultant impact on public health, particularly in urban informal areas. As part of the campaign, menstrual health management is being addressed, fostering open and constructive discussions on this vital topic within households Namibia. By working together to raise awareness about the importance of proper sanitation practices, we can build a healthier and more sustainable future for all Namibian residents. Please take a moment read our Community Welfare publications👉: https://lnkd.in/dx_69U-T KfW, UNICEF, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH,European Union,Namibian Chamber of Environment #sanitation #communityWelfare #sustainabledevelopment #developmentworkshopnamibia #DWN #MHSS #DebmarineNamdebfoundation #UNDP #Namibia

Ansons Consulting Ltd was commissioned by the Aberdeenshire Local Action Group to prepare a Rural Transport Strategy (RTS) for Aberdeenshire. Through this work, we aimed to address the unique transport challenges faced by rural communities in Aberdeenshire. Extensive public consultations, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis, enabled us to identify key areas of improvement and lay out a clear vision for enhancing connectivity, accessibility, and sustainability. Transport is a critical enabler for economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. In rural areas, effective transport solutions are essential for connecting communities, supporting local economies, and ensuring residents can access essential services. The Aberdeenshire RTS sought to create a transport network that meets the needs of all users, particularly those in isolated and underserved areas. This strategy is vital for promoting equality, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering a healthier, more prosperous community. The Aberdeenshire RTS is a forward-thinking blueprint designed to meet today's challenges and anticipate future needs. By focusing on flexibility, community involvement, and sustainability, it aims to create a resilient and inclusive transport network for all residents. Read our case-study 👇👇 here 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eQQn47bg #TransportStrategy #RuralMobility #SustainableTransport #CommunityTransport #ActiveTravel #Aberdeenshire #LiveWellLocally #LocalEconomicGrowth #SocialInclusion #EnvironmentalSustainability

🌿 June Impact Report 2024: All Heart NZ's Continued Journey 🌿 We are thrilled to present the latest All Heart NZ Impact Report, highlighting our dedication to sustainable development and community empowerment: ✅ 4,471 tonnes of carbon emissions avoided. ✅ 90% of all items diverted from landfills. ✅ 29 new employment opportunities created. ✅ 489 communities supported. ✅ 6,176,131 kgs of corporate items collected. ✅ 5 Resource Recovery Hubs in Kaikohe, Manukau, Waitara, Wellington, and Christchurch. ✅ 9 countries reached with our support. ✅ $18,426,615 saved or raised for community needs. These milestones are a testament to the power of collective action. Together, we've made significant strides in fostering a circular economy and uplifting communities. Join us as we continue to build on this momentum, driving forward sustainable growth and community support. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #CommunitySupport #AllHeartNZ #EnvironmentalStewardship #CorporateResponsibility

State aid is an essential tool to enhance environmental protection, the recruitment of disadvantaged workers and other key activities of general interest. 👩🏭🌱🌍 ❗Despite social enterprises’ widely recognised contribution to inclusive employment in key circular economy sectors, state aid has been largely underused to mitigate the competitive disadvantage that social enterprises face compared to purely profit-driven enterprises. Read our manifesto for a job-rich and inclusive circular economy 👉https://lnkd.in/gWqvAyTw #socialeconomy #circulareconomy #socialandcircular #secondhandfirst #stateaid #statesupport

Sustainable Population Australia holds firm a core message about the environment first and the economy second. Or, to put it another way, care for the land, and it will care for you. In doing this, we ensure Australia actually has a long-term economy to provide for future generations because the economy is embedded within the environment- NOT vice versa! We also acknowledge that we share this land with many other unique and beautiful life forms and that we have a moral responsibility to leave them the space they need to survive. Sustainable Population Australia understands that these things are a core understanding held across a far broader left-right spectrum than most acknowledge and that this commonality is absolutely integral to the enrichment of all of our lives as human beings on a shared land. So let's ensure we all (left-right-centre) unite behind that vital common core belief which we share, that which is vital to our future, and not allow our different perspectives on other issues to divide us, because, while the people remain divided, distracted and unfocussed on what it truly means to be both an Australian and a global citizen, ... well, that just plays right into the hands of those who are destroying our nation for profit. #landconservation #unitedtogether #moralvalues #environmentalsustainability #sustainability #futuregenerations #population