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Reflections on Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies: The Politics of Saving the Planet by Neil McCulloch

This blog post written by Ma YingFang, IGP student, explores the work of Neil McCulloch, who dives deep into the hidden world of fossil fuel subsidies and reveals their devastating impact on both people and the planet. Far from a technical policy manual, his book Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies uncovers how trillions in public money are funneled into dirty energy systems under the guise of helping the poor, while in reality, they benefit the wealthy and entrench inequality. Through real-world stories from countries like Indonesia, Ghana, and France, McCulloch argues that reform is not only necessary but possible, if we tailor solutions to local contexts and demand transparency. His message is urgent: ending fossil fuel subsidies isn’t just about budgets, it’s about survival.

UKFast Forward 203021 May 2025Glided Acorn BookshopComment

Bridging the Gap: How FemTech is Reshaping Women’s Health

This blog explores how FemTech is reshaping women’s healthcare, highlighting funding gaps, research limitations, and data challenges as the key barriers, while showcasing the innovative solutions entrepreneurs are developing to bridge these divides. The discussion emphasized the urgent need for better data, stronger investment, and deeper integration with existing healthcare systems to create lasting impact.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity28 March 2025Fast Forward 2030Comment

Sustainable Food: How to Fix the Animal Problem

Facing sustainable food system challenges, essential questions arise: How do animal farming's environmental and ethical issues influence our choices? What strategies reduce meat consumption and improve animal welfare? How can regenerative farming and alternative proteins aid a healthier planet? Finally, how do we manage emerging technology ownership for equitable access to sustainable practices? This article addresses these key topics.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity23 January 2025Fast Forward 2030food, farming, animalComment

The Doughnut: A Framework for the Entrepreneurs Taking on 21st Century Challenges

How can we provide social foundations for all within our ecological limits? What kind of economic mindset would get us there? How should entrepreneurs think about their business and its role in resources and the natural world?

UKFast Forward 20304 October 2023Framework, The Doughnut EconomyComment

Integrating SDG 13: Climate Action into Your Business Model

On Tuesday, 16th April, our event ‘Integrating Climate Action into your Business Model: Ideas for Entrepreneurs’ brought together entrepreneurs, ‘wantrepreneurs’ and impact leaders to consider how businesses can adopt more sustainable practices to meet the aims of both SDG 13, Climate Action, and the Paris Agreement.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity18 April 2019Climate Action, SDG 13, Event HighlightComment

Tumultuous Political Atmosphere: What Can New Economy Businesses Do?

If the last two years of politics have shown us anything, the desire for change is as high as it has been. To win over the hearts and minds of consumers, forward-thinking businesses need to take a leaf from the progressive resurgence and offer a bold, hopeful and attainable vision of the future.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity9 June 2017Politic, OpinionComment

Global Millennial Survey: A Generational Shift Away From Short-Termism

With society confronted by some of the biggest challenges it has ever faced, it isn’t surprising that people are starting to think about their work, careers and assets differently. There are now several extensive workforce surveys of the ‘millennial’ - anyone born between the early 80’s and the mid 90’s - that confirm a shift in how they approach their careers.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity13 December 2016Opinion, Response, MillennialComment

The Rise of Donald Trump: The Urgent Need for a Fresh Approach by Businesses

The main aim of the Sustainable Development Goals, due in 2030, is to “free the human race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal and secure our planet”. The election of Donald Trump, and the general political atmosphere that has emerged show that at the moment, we are moving in the opposite direction.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity22 October 2016Politic, OpinionComment

Delivering on the SDGs will Require a System Reboot

The year of 2015 has been heralded as setting out a new roadmap for ‘sustainable development’ with both the SDGs and COP21 having delivered more clarity than we have had for a long time on the biggest challenges of our times.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity3 February 2016OpinionComment

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