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The context in which libraries used to operate has changed: from primarily lending out books, it has gone to hosting meetings, personal development activities and providing support facilities.

Coastal communities all around the world are threatened by the consequences of climate change. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can play an important role in improving coastal resilience, through such means as mangrove restoration, for example.

The DOEN Foundation believes that a green, social and creative society is possible. That is why it contributes to innovative initiatives that bring this goal closer to realisation.

To meet a refugee is the best way to break down prejudices and be reminded of our common humanity. The Dutch Council for Refugees is making this possible with a project called Bekend maakt Bemind (Being Known becomes Being Loved).

Impact House conducted an analysis assessing the impacts of climate change for an island of Bonaire. A mix of methods is used to estimate the impacts of climate change, including climate and flood models, ecological-economic models, as well as social-science methods such as social media analysis and participatory mapping.

Wolfs Company conducted an important study to examine potential financing solutions for marine conservation in the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica.

On 6 December, last, negotiators from the European Parliament and the EU-Member States concluded an agreement on a directive regarding the import of products that pose a threat of deforestation.

GTIL has submitted its response to EFRAG on the draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Cyberattacks Ukraine also affect European companies The war in Ukraine is a reality. A war that can have a major impact and in which cyber-attacks are also used as a weapon, affecting not only Ukraine, but also European companies and organisations. Our cyber-security experts issue a warning for an increased cyber risk which is also of great importance for your company.

Hivos Impact Investments invests in early stage SME’s primarily in Southern Africa with innovative solutions in the food and lifestyle sector. Through their investments Hivos aims to generate a financial return, as well as a positive impact on a range of issues.

From 2023 onwards all large organisations will be required to report on sustainability policy and performance. In April 2021, the European Commission presented the proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

From 2019, Sinzer – Grant Thornton has been helping Sofinnova with its ESG and impact policy and reporting. As part of this cooperation, an impact framework and ESG maturity model was developed and implemented.