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Plastic-Eating Insect Discovered in Kenya
Scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have found that the larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can help break down styrofoam.
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- Environment, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: WHO Demands Urgent Integration of Health in Climate Negotiations Ahead of COP29
The report outlines key actions aiming to protect all people, particularly the estimated 3.6 billion people who live in areas which are most susceptible to climate change.
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- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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SteamaCo and Shyft Power Solutions Merge to Ignite Africa’s Digital Utility Transformation
Two of Africa’s leading energy technology companies are joining forces to help drive the digitization of Africa’s power grids and unlock more reliable, productive power.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: India Requires $6.5 Billion to Achieve Apparel Sector’s 2030 Emission Reduction Target Through Renewables and Energy Efficiency
While around $2.5 billion is available, there is still a $4 billion financing gap in India.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Oxfam Report Reveals Billions in Unaccounted World Bank Climate Finance, Urges Urgent Transparency Reforms
Oxfam labels this reliance on ex ante figures “Unaccountable Accounting,” noting that it fails to provide accurate data on the extent and efficacy of climate investments.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
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- Global
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Press Release: IFC Invests in Biodiversity Bond Issued by Davivienda to Support Sustainable Finance and Biodiversity Protection in Colombia
IFC's participation in the bond issuance represents an innovative financing instrument, as it supports the second biodiversity bond to be issued globally.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Latin America
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Press Release: LSE’s 100X Impact Accelerator Announces New Initiative for Future Social Unicorns in Southeast Asia
With over a million impact-first organisations in Southeast Asia, social ventures are the backbone of vital sectors ranging from agriculture to healthcare, education, and climate action. Selected ventures for the programme will receive £150,000 in funding and 12 weeks of programming focusing on “endgame” strategies.
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- Education, Environment, Health Care
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- South Asia
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Analysis: One Big Loophole Threatens the Global Energy Transition
Asia is now responsible for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions, and decarbonizing the continent is critical for the world to keep temperature increases below 1.5°C.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific