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Interlude between Carbon Credit and Circular Economy
Picture: Ahsan, M., Singh, M., Singh, R.P., Yadav, V., Tandon, S., Saikia, B.K., Karak, T. and Khare, P., 2022. An innovative circular model for recycling the wastes into biochar using distillation units. Journal of Cleaner Production, 361, p.132258. Responses to questions in the webinar focusing on the socio-economic and humanitarian sector by Dr Renuka Thakore, Founder &…
Diversity Equality Inclusivity: The Emerging Catalyst for Holistic ESG. An Environmental Expert’s and Neuroatypical Perspective
by Magdalena Konopielko This article is the result of my dedicated work, developed with artificial intelligence as a valuable tool throughout its creation process. While ESG frameworks mature, a crucial element is finally gaining the recognition it deserves, though perhaps not yet its full due: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)…
Dr. Renuka Thakore Honoured with Creative Women Platform Sustainability Award 2025
We are proud to celebrate our Founder and CEO, Dr. Renuka Thakore, who has been awarded the Creative Women Platform Sustainability Award 2025 in recognition of her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to global sustainability. This prestigious award, presented during the Creative Women Platform Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, honours trailblazing women who are shaping…
20 M Farmers Initiative: FARM CARBON AFRICA
Facilitating Agricultural Resilience through Market-Driven Carbon Opportunities for Regenerative and Nature-Based Solutions We are thrilled to launch FARM-CARBON AFRICA, a pioneering initiative dedicated to transforming African agriculture by empowering 20 million smallholder and Indigenous farmers to directly benefit from the global carbon economy. FARM-CARBON AFRICA: Empowering 20 Million Farmers for Climate Resilience and Prosperity Led…
Lighting Talk: Plastic and Gender – A Hidden Crisis
We’re all aware of the global plastic crisis—its massive environmental toll, from overflowing landfills to plastic pollution in our oceans. Yet, what’s often overlooked is how plastic disproportionately affects women. We’re seeing gender bias embedded in every phase of the plastic life cycle, from production to disposal. Let’s start with consumption. Women generally use more…
Modular Housing: A Game-Changer for a Greener Future
By Dr. Renuka Thakore | Founder & CEO, Global Sustainable Futures Network CICLecturer in Environment and Sustainability, University of Central Lancashire As the construction industry grapples with its environmental footprint, modular and prefabricated housing is emerging as a transformative force in the shift towards sustainability. I am honoured to be featured as the lead expert…
Youth, AI, Art & Climate Change: A New Era of Climate Action
In the face of a rapidly changing climate, the voices of young people are rising with urgency and creativity. No longer limited to traditional advocacy, today’s youth are blending technology and imagination — especially through AI and art — to create powerful movements for environmental change. The Intersection of AI, Art, and Climate Action We…
Innovative Agricultural Research Takes Center Stage at Kiboko Field Trip During CGIAR Science Week
Date of Trip: 05/04/2025 | Location: Kiboko Research Station, Kenya In a landmark event held at the Kiboko Research Station in Kenya, the CGIAR Science Week brought together a diverse group of stakeholders in the agricultural sector to explore the latest research and innovations aimed at promoting food security and sustainable farming. The field trip,…
Driving Sustainable Impact: An Exclusive Online Guest Lecture
On March 26, 2025, the GRG School of Management Studies, Coimbatore, hosted a captivating online session focused on climate action, carbon accounting, and ESG initiatives. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Renuka Thakore, who shared her expert insights into the nuances of carbon accounting, the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)…
…Opportunities: My encounter with women students’ cohort
Q1: Could you share some insights into your work with the Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN) and how it contributes to driving sustainable impact? A1: As the Founder and CEO of Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN), I lead a dynamic global community committed to advancing sustainable development and climate resilience, particularly across the Global South….