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U.N. Plastic Treaty Talks Grapple with Re-Use, Recycle, Reduce Debate
Environmental group Greenpeace said a successful deal would require the United States and the European Union to show greater leadership than they have so far.
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- WASH
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- Global
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- climate change, recycling, waste
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Press Release: IFC and DFC Invest in Pomona Impact Fund II to Foster Growth of SMEs, Strengthen Private Equity Markets in Central America
IFC and DFC's backing, with $7.5 million in equity investment from each institution, will enhance Pomona's support for SMEs.
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- Education, Health Care, Investing, WASH
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- Latin America
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Press Release: Report: Water Crisis Threatens $58 Trillion in Economic Value, Food Security and Sustainability
Water, the world's most precious yet undervalued resource, lies at the heart of a mounting global crisis that threatens both human and planetary health, warns a new report, published today by WWF.
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- Agriculture, Environment, WASH
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- Global
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With the Exception of Egypt and Tunisia Other African Countries Will Not Achieve SDG6
The report notes that although Africa is making progress towards achieving the SDGs, the number of goals on track is lower than the number requiring acceleration or reversal.
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- Technology, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- global development, hygiene, research, sanitation, SDGs, water
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India, Japan Launch $600 Million Fund for Low Carbon Emission Projects
The India-Japan Fund will target investment in sustainable projects.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology, WASH
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: How Can We Address the E-Waste Challenge and Promote a Sustainable Off-Grid Solar Industry?
At GOGLA we have been working with industry leaders for several years to address product quality and e-waste challenges.
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- Energy, Technology, Telecommunications, WASH
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- Global
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The Dark Side of Solar: How Off-Grid Products Are Creating Waste in Africa
Solar e-waste negatively impacts local communities; waste and landfill sites, commonly located close to poorer communities.
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- Energy, Technology, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: WaterEquity Announces Final Close of $150 Million Global Access Fund IV Addressing the Global Water Crisis
WaterEquity's Latest Investment Fund Will Deploy Mission-Driven Capital to Deliver Water and Sanitation Solutions for Millions of Low-Income Families Around the World.
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- Social Enterprise, WASH
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- Global