Sustainable Finance is typically defined as the investment, financing and management of assets that have in consideration not only its financial returns but also its broad long-term impact, namely in social or environmental terms.
Valuing children's ideas is a reflection that leads us to consider two points: Do children have captivating ideas that are considered by adults? Are adults willing to listen to young people and help them develop their own ideas?
Family businesses play a crucial role in addressing global challenges by integrating social and environmental objectives. With a strong commitment to the future and family reputation, they tend to adopt long-term practices and care about social impact. IFERA's annual conference at Nova SBE on family businesses aims to promote discussions on this topic, bringing together academics and researchers to share knowledge and experiences. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Did you know that human trafficking exists in Portugal? In fact, Portugal is a country of origin, transit and destination for human trafficking networks, and will continue to play a major role in this crime, which is one of the most serious civilisational regressions we face.
As Valentine's Day approached last week, hearts palpitated with anticipation, and consumers embarked on a quest to find the perfect expression of their affection.
The World Habitat Awards recognise projects around the world that offer practical, low-cost and innovative solutions to the most pressing housing needs and problems for grants of up to £10,000. Applications until 3 March 2024.
Portugal faces an urgent challenge: investing in long-term care. The 2021 Report sounds the alarm, highlighting demographic ageing and the growing need for care. The RNCCI model strives for quality, but affordability remains an obstacle. With public spending below the EU average, national strategy and support for informal carers emerge as vital in an ageing and challenged Europe.
We live in a world that is defined by fast changes, positive and negative. Especially when it comes to all the negative developments such as climate change, social inequality, and wealth disparities, we have reached a point where urgent actions are needed.
Individuals over the age of 18 and/or organisations legally established in CEB (Council of Europe Development Bank) member states can submit their projects in the early stages of implementation that address pressing social issues until 18 March 2024.
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