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Stories, impact, and
learnings from our
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The BPP partners with local business, social enterprises, multinational businesses, and NGOs. Each has their own perspective on the challenges and opportunities of delivering a BPP initiative of scaling a business for social impact. Here we share their stories, impact, and learning.
New digital hub to stimulate methane reduction through sustainable rice cultivation
Gold Standard and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have released a new resource hub designed to encourage and support the development of sustainable rice production activities in Vietnam, by simplifying rice producers’ access to new income streams from carbon finance. The new Rice Sustainability Hub is…
Australia invests $2.5 million AUD to support the Mekong Delta in adapting to climate change
With a total new investment capital of 2,5 million AUD, the Australian government established relationships with 4 new partners in the Mekong Delta, including the partner implementing the initiative to promote agricultural business to adapt to climate change. for women. Speaking at the event in…
- Country: Vietnam
- Sector: Climate Adaptation, Agriculture
Empowering women entrepreneurs in Fiji through fintech
A new mobile payment acceptance solution is set to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs in Fiji. Following a successful 12-month pilot, DUAPAY was developed with Mastercard, Fintech Pacific and the international development organisation ygap. It also partners with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs…
- Country: Fiji
- Sector: Agriculture
New lab set to accelerate the early diagnosis of health conditions in Samoa
DNA and cancer testing will now be made possible in Samoa through the new Samoa Diagnostic Medical Laboratory at the Samoa Family Health Association (SFHA) office in Motootua. This state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with advanced technology that for the first time will enable critical tests…
New Methodology to Slash Methane Emissions from Rice Cultivation and Empower Smallholder Farmers
Read this Press Release on the Gold Standard website: here. Following extensive consultation, Gold Standard have today, 6 July 2023, released a new methodology which will reduce methane emission from rice cultivation. Globally, around 8% of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are produced by growing rice….
Australian Governor-General visits Samoa Family Health Association
Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley were pleased to meet the team at the Samoa Family Health Association (SFHA) as well as tour a soon-to-be-launched diagnostic pathology lab. According to a statement released by the Australian High Commission on Thursday evening, the…