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Viewpoint: The World Bank Is Failing on Climate Change
If the World Bank is serious about meeting its development goals, it cannot do so without first tackling climate change.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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African Development Bank Extends €400 Million in Partial Credit Guarantees to Mobilize Funds for ESG Projects in Côte D’Ivoire
The partial credit guarantee will enable Côte d'Ivoire to raise long-term financing from commercial banks, in line with its ESG Framework.
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- Environment, Impact Assessment, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Leapfrog Plans $500 Million Investment in Asian, African Climate Transition Firms
LeapFrog said in a statement that the money would target investments to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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World Population Day: Populations in Africa Surge
According to Amare the growth in population on the continent should be seen as a benefit and not a burden.
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: ‘Turning Point’ for Green Bond Impact Reporting Standards
Impact reporting by green bond funds saw a transformational rise in standards over the past year.
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- Environment, Finance, Impact Assessment
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- Global
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Colombia to Decarbonise 290 Mega Watt Coal Plant to Solar-Plus-Storage
Colombia is looking to diversify its renewables portfolio, of which solar PV only represented 1%.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Latin America
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Beyond Recycling: Is ‘Deplastification’ the Next Step for Businesses?
A new report has warned that many businesses are utilising “avoidance strategies” that fail to reduce plastic usage.
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- Environment, WASH
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- Global
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BlueOrchard Raises $50 Million in Climate Adaptation Fund’s Second Closing
The fund aims to mobilise private sector capital to support climate change adaptation and build resilience in emerging markets.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Investing
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- Global