Themes archive
Food Working Group |
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It is widely known that a transformation of the global agri-food system lies at the heart of all the SDGs and achieving zero hunger is perhaps the most vital for... |
| Food Working Group |
Energy |
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The challenge is clear and urgent. If, on a global level, the same level of greenhouse gasses continue to be emitted, then it takes only 12 more years before we reach a global warming of 1.5 degrees Celcius. Even climate sceptics can agree to this. Also the aims are cristal clear, we have to transition to a low carbon economy and in 2050 the balance between emission and CO2 sequestration should be equal. How to reach these aims, is not such a complex task. |
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Social Entrepreneurship |
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Picture: Starters 4 Communities Social entrepreneurship is a relatively new way of doing business, a kind that has gained much popularity in the Netherlands. Social enterpreneurs have a social mission, one that sustains themselves and generates ecological or social value for others. Profits are often reinvested in improving the social and ecological conditions in the value chain. |
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Global Labour in Crisis |
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The Working Group ‘Global Labour in crisis’ is chaired by Worldconnector René Grotenhuis in cooperation with the Worldconnectors partner the Society for International Development (SID), the Dutch trade union CNV and The Broker, an independent platform and online magazine on globalization and development. The working group will gather insights into the issues inherent to the crisis in the labour market at both national and international level. |
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Europe in the World |
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Europe’s presence on the world stage is still not sufficiently visible. More should be expected from an international development aid donor and relevant political and economic player. This issue is also being raised by Africa and the emerging economies. For this reason, the Worldconnectors wish to draw attention to the unique value of the European project and to the advantages that the European Union can bring to the Netherlands, the European continent and, in particular, the world. |
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