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Inequality

Inequality refers to disparities in income, wealth, and access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. While some progress has been made, inequalities persist and deepen for vulnerable populations, including refugees, migrants, Indigenous peoples, older persons, people with disabilities, and children. These disparities hinder sustainable development, threaten social stability, and limit economic growth. Addressing inequality requires inclusive policies, equitable access to resources, and protections against discrimination and social exclusion.

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Child-lens investing framework

Tideline
This report introduces the Child-Lens Investing Framework, an approach to impact investing designed to guide investors to invest using a child-centric lens. The report provides an overview of the framework's various components and explores its alignment with leading responsible and impact investing standards and frameworks.
Research
23 September 2023

Child-lens investing framework: Private equity and debt investor toolkit

Tideline
The toolkit provides guidelines on investing with a child-lens impact strategy, including a child-lens taxonomy, reflection, contribution, and assessment. Six investors tested and refined the framework with case studies.
Research
26 October 2023

UN Environment Programme's adaptation gap report series

United Nations Environment Programme
The Adaptation Gap Report series provides yearly updates on global progress in climate change adaptation. It assesses the status of adaptation planning, implementation, and finance, highlighting the increasing gap between the need for adaptation and the actions taken.
Benchmark/series

Adaptation, loss and damage: A global climate impact fund for climate justice

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
This report delves into climate justice amid anthropogenic climate change, advocating for a pilot Global Climate Impact Fund (GCIF). The fund aims to distribute the financial responsibility for the climate change transition based on attribution and contribution studies, employing standardised criteria. The report emphasises prioritising long-term resilience and sustainable development pathways.
Research
27 November 2023

Survival of the richest: How we must tax the super-rich now to fight inequality

Oxfam
This briefing paper highlights how taxing the super-rich is crucial in fighting inequality and addressing the multiple crises we are currently facing. The report provides practical solutions to raise taxes, while showcasing how decreasing economic inequality leads to decreasing gender, race, and colonial inequality.
Research
11 January 2023

Overcoming the myths of mainstream economics to enable a new wellbeing economy

This report discusses the flawed theoretical pillars of mainstream economics that support unsustainable environmental, social, and economic outcomes. The paper identifies paradoxes and delusions in theories related to efficiency, wealth, well-being, and economic growth. It argues that adopting a new approach that prioritises well-being can help overcome these challenges.
Research
13 August 2019

Financial Stability Board (FSB)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system. Explore FSB's reports, guidelines, and initiatives, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of the international financial system.
Organisation
2 research items

The geography of Australia’s digital industries: Digital technology industry clusters in Australia’s capital cities and regions

CSIRO
This report documents the location of 96 digital technology industry clusters in Australia’s capital cities, regions, and suburbs. The report draws attention to the variables that affect industry growth and development, from company profit growth to housing affordability and quality of life.
Research
7 March 2023

Australian Ethical

Commercial Organisations
Australian Ethical is a leading ethical investment manager in Australia, offering responsible and sustainable investment options. With a focus on positive impact, they provide ethical superannuation, managed funds, and investment solutions, aligning investments with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Explore ethical financial choices with Australian Ethical.
Organisation
1 research item

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a non-profit organisation working towards sustainable development solutions globally. Explore their research, policy analysis, and projects covering areas such as climate change, natural resource management, and economic policy. Gain insights into sustainable practices and policies for a resilient future.
Organisation
4 research items

Good Ancestor Movement

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The Good Ancestor Movement helps wealthy individuals manage their money in ways that benefit society and future generations. If you're interested in learning more about responsible wealth management, the Good Ancestor Movement is a great place to start.
Organisation
1 research item

Intentional Endowments Network

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Intentional Endowments Network focuses on sustainable investing in endowments and philanthropic assets. Explore www.intentionalendowments.org for resources and insights on responsible investment strategies, fostering sustainability in institutional portfolios. Discover how the organisation supports institutions in aligning their investments with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles for a more sustainable future.
Organisation
1 research item

Achieving a nature- and people-positive future

This paper focuses on the discourse surrounding global conservation. It highlights the importance of recognising different responsibilities among actors and countries and calls for human-centred actions to ensure a safe and just future for all. It offers insights on introducing transformational elements to existing campaigns through the Earth System Justice Approach.
Research
14 February 2023

Earth system justice needed to identify and live within Earth system boundaries

This article considers how to integrate principles of justice within Earth’s system boundaries, specifically for climate, the biosphere, water and nutrient cycles, and aerosols. Using the Earth system justice approach, it discusses living within planetary limits whilst minimising significant harm to all people and ensuring equitable access to resources.
Research
19 June 2023

Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development's financing for sustainable development reports

Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development
The "Financing for Sustainable Development" reports explores global financing challenges and opportunities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This benchmark report assesses current financial landscapes, identifies financing gaps, and provides actionable recommendations to mobilize resources and reform international financial frameworks, emphasising sustainable and inclusive development.
Benchmark/series

Diversity wins: How inclusion matters

McKinsey & Company
This report highlights that the business case for gender and ethnic diversity in executive teams is stronger than ever, having been deepened by the COVID-19 crisis. Emphasis on diverse representation within organisations is no longer sufficient; employees must feel and perceive equality and fairness of opportunity in their workplace.
Research
19 May 2020
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