The head of the Fairtrade Foundation says consumers, businesses and governments need a ‘reality check’ on the situation facing farmers in developing countries. CEO Michael Gidney speaks to FRANCE 24 ahead of the COP26 climate conference, where Fairtrade will be bringing a pledge for businesses. In this pledge, companies will promise to invest in more sustainable supply chains and provide guaranteed prices to farmers.
Meanwhile, Kate Moody looks at the state of recovery across the Asia-Pacific region after China’s latest disappointing economic growth figures.
Finally, we discuss the wave of innovation in green energy on Scotland’s Orkney and Shetland Islands.
