Bananas are the most exported and consumed fresh fruit globally, playing a vital role in trade and food security. The implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) is becoming essential for

Bananas are the most exported and consumed fresh fruit globally, playing a vital role in trade and food security. The implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) is becoming essential for creating a fair and resilient supply chain. HRDD helps businesses identify and mitigate adverse human rights impacts in their operations.

The FAO's World Banana Forum webinar discussed integrating child and forced labour prevention into HRDD to enhance decent work in the banana industry. It provided stakeholders with practical tools and strategies to address the root causes of these issues, improve monitoring systems, and foster safer workplaces. For more information, visit the FAO World Banana Forum.

Victor d'Allant, Executive Director of Social Edge, discussed his activities at the Skoll World Forum.

He also shared a story about a community henhouse in Burkina Faso,

Victor d'Allant, Executive Director of Social Edge, discussed his activities at the Skoll World Forum.

He also shared a story about a community henhouse in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and former Dean of Environmental Studies at York

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and former Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, was interviewed at the International DeGrowth Conference in Barcelona (March 25-29, 2010). He posits that economic growth is not necessary for a good life, and that living well without it is feasible.

The conference discussed not just stabilizing, but actively shrinking the economy—a more challenging but achievable goal requiring significant societal changes. A more in-depth speech by Dr. Victor is available on EarthSayers.tv.