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Most recently, the UK became the first country to implement a mandatory Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting. It requires investors, banks, and companies to make climate-related financial risk disclosures, establishing a major commitment to climate action in order to transition to a more sustainable economy. In the long term, such a step supports not only the success of investments and the economy, but the meaningful actions needed to accelerate climate action and create a more transparent and open avenue towards achieving climate justice. 

Ahead of COP26, our newsletter this month focuses on climate justice and its effects. We also look into the future of philanthropy in the UK, charity highlights under climate action and latest in press. Happy reading! 

What is Climate Justice and its implications on society and the environment?

Climate Justice recognises that those who are least responsible for climate change are more likely to suffer the worst consequences of its impact. It observes the climate crisis through a human rights lens, and demands global action on an individual and collective level in order to address and mitigate the unfair human cost of climate change. For example, 50 of the least most developed countries in the world account for less than 1% of the worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Read more.

The Future of Philanthropy in the UK

Most reports agree on one thing: Philanthropy is changing. Philanthropy can no longer be about benevolence; it is about having an impact on the complex problems that face the next generation. The future of philanthropy and social investment is impact-oriented, blended, collaborative, and global. Read more. 

In Spotlight

Emergency Response: Climate Change and Plastic Pollution
By: Action Change

Action: £5,000 will provide marine sciences course sponsorship to learners in poorly resourced areas. 

Children in Nature – supporting outdoor conservation education among the school children of South Luangwa, Zambia
By: Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust

Action: £2,800 will provide large scale environmental student led campaign in the community.

Latest Press

• Purpose and Performance in Professional Services – David Stead of Maanch featured by The Professional Magazine
• #MeetTheMB100 – Darshita Gillies, Founder & CEO, Maanch
• Measuring impact to drive global investment and positive change, with Darshita Gillies of Maanch
• Living a Life of Purpose: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Find Your Life’s Work – Darshita Gillies featured by B The Change
• How London Entrepreneur Darshita Gillies Created a Tech Platform to Drive Impact – eShe Magazine