🌍 SUMMER THOUGHTS ON OUR OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE 🌍

We know it well, but maybe don't think much about it. Maybe because it seems too "far away" or too unmanageable to do anything?

The global imbalance between the northern and southern hemispheres is a major challenge. This imbalance creates instability in the world, and many in the global south struggle to maintain dignified lives. If they cannot live dignified lives, the alternative is often to flee to the north. Knocking on our European door.

We need to stabilize the world and create a more SUSTAINABLE FUTURE . A sustainable future is both a socially sustainable and an environmentally sustainable future. It is inextricably linked. The two most important approaches to creating a sustainable world in balance are, in my view, through SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE TRADE and IMPACT INVESTMENTS . Socially responsible trade with developing countries and impact investments drive sustainable development and contribute to creating better balance and dignified lives for everyone.

❓ How do impact investments work?

Impact investing plays a critical role in stabilizing global inequalities. By channeling capital towards initiatives that create positive social and environmental results (impact) together with financial returns , we can create dignified lives and promote a more sustainable future. The responsibility for driving change rests with all of us – me, you, companies, pension funds, banks, capital funds and the politicians.

Social sustainability: Investments in education, health and infrastructure (energy, water, sanitation) significantly improve living standards in developing regions.

Environmental sustainability: Financing green technologies and sustainable practices helps fight climate change, secure food for all and preserve our planet for future generations.

Economic growth: Support for local businesses and entrepreneurs stimulates economic activity and job creation, which reduces poverty and inequality.

💡So what do we do?

ENGAGE IN SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE TRADE : Support products and companies that comply with fair trade principles, only in this way can we break the cycle of poverty in which many are kept.

BE ACTIVE IN YOUR CHOICES OF INVESTMENTS (e.g. through pension savings). Choose that your pension company invests your money that prioritizes social and environmental returns. And if you invest yourself then investigate what opportunities you have to invest for DOUBLE RETURN (positive effects and financial return).

🌟 My hope is that in the coming years we will become more and more aware of how we can actually all, through impact investments and socially responsible trade, help drive meaningful change and create a world where everyone has the opportunity to live a dignified life.

With love, Birgitte 🌍

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