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The coronavirus pandemic is causing major economic and social disruptions, and impacts to the daily lives of Singaporeans. We should never let a crisis go to waste, as a crisis can result in permanent behaviour change. The pandemic has resulted in changes to how we work and live, and these…
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While we practise social distancing and stay at home due to the coronavirus emergency, this is a good time to read up and understand more about the other emergency – the climate emergency. Here are 4 new books about climate change and what governments, businesses and individuals are doing and…
Continue ReadingSustainable Development Goals 16 to 17: Facts and Ideas for Businesses to Take Action
Here are some facts and ideas that businesses can consider while developing their plans to take action to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 16 to 17. Sustainable Development Goals #16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Businesses can work together with governments, civil society and communities to implement lasting…
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Social Enterprises are business entities set up with clear social and/or environmental goals, and where there is clear management intent and resources allocated to fulfil their social and/or environmental objectives. The Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE) was set up in 2015 to develop the social enterprise sector in Singapore.…
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