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A Dignified Job Is At The Heart Of Climate Justice
Editorial Madlin D'silva Editorial Madlin D'silva

A Dignified Job Is At The Heart Of Climate Justice

The impact of climate disasters and environmental degradation mainly affecting vulnerable communities infers that climate change and poverty are interlinked. It removes them from their home, forces them to migrate to cities, and even pick up low quality jobs to sustain themselves and their families.

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Patiently Coming Full Circle
Editorial Kate Cochran Editorial Kate Cochran

Patiently Coming Full Circle

Upaya added to our initial support for this company, Tamul Plates, and joined with another like minded investor, Artha Impact, the impact investing arm of Rianta Capital Zurich, to place an equity stake in it. At the time, our $27K was a big investment for Upaya.

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Upaya Social Ventures Announces Successful Exit From Tamul Plates
Upaya Upaya

Upaya Social Ventures Announces Successful Exit From Tamul Plates

Upaya Social Ventures today announced its exit from its longstanding equity position in Tamul Plates, an Assam-based social enterprise that produces and markets high-quality, all-natural disposable plates and bowls made from arecanut (palm) tree leaves, all while creating jobs throughout a sustainable value chain

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How Dignified Jobs Build Resilience For The Extreme Poor
Editorial AB Chakravarthy Editorial AB Chakravarthy

How Dignified Jobs Build Resilience For The Extreme Poor

Globally, research has shown that the extreme poor are greatly affected by the cause and effects of climate change. Air, water, and other sources of pollution are often the causes of climate change while extreme weather events such as heatwaves, drought, floods and hurricanes are the effects – both of which wreak havoc in the lives of the poor, often posing a threat to their livelihoods, health, and infrastructure. The poor are especially vulnerable as they lack coping mechanisms which are neither accessible nor affordable.

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