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UN Warns Over 5 Billion People Could Struggle to Access Water by 2050
More than five billion people could have difficulty accessing water in 2050, the United Nations warned Tuesday, urging leaders to seize the initiative at the COP26 summit.
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- Environment, WASH
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- Global
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- climate change, environment, social impact, WASH, water
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency Invests $2.5 Million In Fly-based Sanitation Startup in Nairobi
The Japan International Cooperation Agency has invested $2.5 million in a U.S. startup in Nairobi that uses flies to process biowaste in an initiative to help address the city's growing sanitation needs.
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Germany Pledges $116 Million for Renewable Energy in Africa
Germany has pledged to contribute US $116M to the African Development Bank‘s (AfDB) Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to support private investments in renewable energy in Africa.
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Fairtrade Farmers and Businesses Call on World Leaders to Beef Up Agricultural Resilience
After 1.8 million farmers from around the world called on governments to follow through on their climate promises, businesses have signed a pledge of support.
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- Agriculture, Environment
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- Global
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Analysis: Fintech Can Help Fill Climate Resilience Gaps in Emerging Markets
As lessons are learned from the fuel crisis, public and private sector players must act quickly to ensure that critical supply chains can withstand the shocks of increasingly severe climate impacts.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Global
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Jeff Bezos Says Traveling to Space Changed How He Thinks About Nature
Jeff Bezos on Monday promised to give away $1 billion in grants this year to support efforts around conservation.
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- Environment
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- Global
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How Can We Get Hydrocarbon-Rich Nations To Board the Electric Vehicle Wagon?
As the fourth largest source of carbon emissions, global transport must decarbonize.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Global
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Press Release: Energy 4 Impact, Mercy Corps, Announce Merger to Increase Access to Clean Energy
Energy 4 Impact and Mercy Corps announced a merger to increase access to climate-smart, sustainable energy, improving the lives of millions around the world.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Global
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