Lessons from Seedstars’ work across Asia and Africa, shared by Tom Sebastian, Regional Director of Partnerships (Asia & APAC).
How Seedstars uses Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning to reduce exclusion while programs are still running.
UNDP’s two-front approach, strengthening internal DEI systems while embedding inclusion across programs, offers practical MEL tools, accountability mechanisms, and syndicate strategies SGB support organizations can adopt to create lasting, inclusive ecosystems.
A new report, Just Climate Transitions in Bangladesh: Accelerating Multistakeholder Action in Textile and Apparel and Construction Industries, examines how Bangladesh can pursue low-carbon growth while protecting workers and sustaining competitiveness.
Bangladesh’s economy expanded 24-fold between 1980 and 2023, while GHG emissions rose 176%. The textile, apparel, and construction sectors—representing 74% of industrial GDP, 80% of the industrial workforce, and around half of industrial emissions—sit at the center of a just transition challenge.
Developed with support from the H&M Foundation and Laudes Foundation, and informed by 100+ local and international stakeholders, the report identifies seven interlinked priorities and calls for coordinated action across industry, workers’ organizations, policymakers, development actors, finance, and philanthropy.
Unlocking patient, credible capital for climate and inclusion through regional collaboration, blended finance, and stronger impact standards.
SAC 2025 continued its momentum with Track 2: Corporate Engagement, diving into strategic partnerships that harness private sector muscle for SGB growth amid South Asia's evolving economic tides.
Day One revealed a bold blueprint for transformation: green financing strategies, NGO-to-enterprise pivots, and skills development.