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Dominica: hotel CSR supporting climate resilience and forest conservation

Climate Resilience & Forest Conservation: Dominica’s Hotel CSR Impact

Dominica — often called the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” — combines steep, forested mountains, extensive freshwater systems, and a rich assemblage of endemic plants and animals. That landscape is both the foundation of its tourism economy and the front line of climate impacts: intense storms, landslides, coastal erosion and changing rainfall patterns. Hotels and resorts across Dominica are increasingly translating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into practical actions that strengthen climate resilience and conserve forests while sustaining community livelihoods and visitor experiences.How hotels contribute to Dominica’s long-term resilience and forest conservationEconomic leverage: Tourism is a major employer and a visible market for…
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Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

2026 MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity: Call for Entries

As ecosystems face unprecedented pressure, recognizing individuals who drive meaningful change has become essential to sustaining life on Earth. The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity highlights those efforts and amplifies their impact worldwide.The global community continues to seek effective ways to halt and reverse biodiversity loss while addressing interconnected challenges such as climate change, food security, and human well-being. Within this context, international recognition initiatives play a crucial role in elevating successful approaches, sharing knowledge, and inspiring action across sectors and borders. One such initiative is the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity, an international award dedicated to honoring individuals whose work has…
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Bahrain: finance CSR cases expanding inclusion and household financial education

Expanding Financial Education in Bahrain: CSR Success Stories

Bahrain has emerged as a compact yet influential financial center in the Gulf, blending a mature banking landscape, a regulator known for early fintech adoption, and a supportive network of development agencies. This combination opens space for corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that move beyond simple philanthropy by actively promoting financial inclusion and strengthening household financial skills. Financial inclusion in Bahrain stems from three core advantages: widespread digital and mobile usage, a concentrated presence of retail banks and insurers, and proactive public institutions (including development banks and labor-support bodies) that connect financial services with social policy.Regulatory and institutional enablersCentral and…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: CSR cases supporting youth employment and social cohesion

Bosnia’s CSR Initiatives: Youth Employment Focus

Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to contend with long-standing difficulties in connecting its young population to stable employment while working to restore social cohesion after decades marked by political and economic transition. Youth joblessness has traditionally been several times higher than overall unemployment; according to international sources like the International Labour Organization and the World Bank, youth unemployment and NEET (not in employment, education or training) rates remained among the highest in the Western Balkans throughout the 2010s and early 2020s. Ongoing regional migration and the departure of skilled young workers further intensify both economic and social vulnerabilities. Within this landscape,…
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The Bahamas: tourism CSR protecting beaches and promoting marine conservation through citizen science

Marine Conservation in Bahamas: Tourism’s CSR Role

The Bahamas navigating the balance between tourism and marine conservationThe Bahamas is a nation whose economy and identity are deeply entwined with coastal landscapes, coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds and clear blue water. Tourism—luxury resorts, dive operators, charter boats and small islands welcoming independent travelers—generates a major share of national income and employment. That economic dependence creates both vulnerability and opportunity: coastal development, pollution, overfishing and climate-driven coral bleaching threaten the natural assets that attract visitors, while tourism revenue and private-sector reach can be mobilized for conservation through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and citizen science.Key threats to beaches and marine…
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Advanced Finance & Strategic Leadership: ISEEN’s Latest Online MBA

ISEEN Launches Online MBA in Advanced Finance & Strategic Leadership, Blending Executive Finance with Data-Driven LeadershipThe Instituto Superior Europeo de Economía y Negocios (ISEEN) has unveiled its MBA in Advanced Finance & Strategic Leadership, a 100% online graduate program crafted to reinforce professionals’ ability to navigate critical financial decisions while fostering the leadership strengths needed to promote growth, drive transformation, and sustain competitiveness across complex markets.Produced in partnership with the Atlantic-Mediterranean Technological University (UTAMED) in Europe, this program grants a European university master’s degree and additionally offers an “Advanced Certification in Artificial Intelligence” issued by the International Association for Artificial…
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Barbados: CSR initiatives advancing renewable energy and building efficiency

Renewable Energy & Building Efficiency: Barbados’ CSR Focus

Barbados confronts a twofold challenge shared by many small island developing states: it must curb its reliance on imported fossil fuels while upgrading the energy performance of the buildings that underpin its economy, including hotels, offices, schools and residences. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a practical driver of this shift, as companies, financial institutions and community groups channel resources, technical knowledge and influence to expand rooftop solar adoption, advance energy‑efficient retrofits and promote resilient construction practices that reduce expenses, cut emissions and bolster local livelihoods.Why CSR matters for Barbados’ energy transitionEconomic exposure: Substantial fuel import expenses drive electricity prices…
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WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award: a global beacon for sustainable change

WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award: A Global Beacon for Sustainable Change

Since 2000, the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award has recognized individuals and organizations making a lasting difference for people and the planet. Established in Gothenburg, Sweden, this prestigious award brings together leaders from politics, business, and academia to honor efforts that foster environmental, social, and economic sustainability.A legacy of global recognitionIn the last twenty years, the award has evolved into a standard for recognizing groundbreaking efforts that blend environmental care with social accountability and economic strength. Its list of honorees resembles a who's who of worldwide influencers, featuring individuals like Gro Harlem Brundtland, Al Gore, and Kofi Annan. Notable entities…
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Promoting equality through shared responsibility

How Shared Responsibility Fosters Equality

In a world still dealing with the effects of strict gender roles, Promundo is subtly reshaping the path to achieving equality. By involving men and boys as proactive collaborators, the organization illustrates that enduring social transformation depends on collective responsibility.Since its founding in 1997, Promundo has challenged the notion that gender equality is solely the responsibility of women and girls. Instead, it promotes an inclusive approach that involves all members of society in reshaping norms, behaviors, and expectations. Its programmes have reached more than 40 countries, encouraging dialogue around equitable decision-making, respectful partnerships, and the social benefits of cooperative communities.…
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Safeguarding the planet one acre at a time

Environmental Stewardship: Acre by Acre

In a time when deforestation and habitat loss threaten countless species, the World Land Trust demonstrates how focused, practical conservation can make a tangible difference. By securing critical ecosystems and empowering local communities, the organization has become a model for preserving biodiversity on a global scale.Since its founding in 1989, the World Land Trust (WLT) has concentrated on protecting some of the planet’s most vulnerable landscapes. Its mission is clear and action-oriented: acquire ecologically significant land, safeguard it indefinitely, and entrust its care to local partners who understand the environment and the communities that depend on it. This approach ensures…
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