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Analysis: Factory Farming in Africa: Development Banks See It as a Good Idea, but It’s Bad for the Climate
The World Bank, the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation’s billion-dollar push towards industrial animal agriculture is reshaping food systems in the region.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Solar-Powered Cold Storage Empowers Smallholder Farmers in India
In Andhra Pradesh and beyond, farmers are adopting solar-powered cold storage systems to help prevent post-harvest losses, reduce transportation costs through on-site storage, and improve incomes.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Bill Gates Pledges $1.4 Billion to Help Farmers Adapt to Extreme Weather in Africa and Asia
"Billionaire Bill Gates’ foundation will invest at least $1.4 billion over the next four years to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia access technologies that enhance resilience to extreme weather."
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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COP30: Canada Backs IFAD Investment in Efforts to Boost Funding for Climate Adaptation
The contribution to IFAD was announced at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, by the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rockefeller Foundation Supports Brazil-Led Food Solutions to Nourish People at COP30
"The philanthropic organization, which has been investing in the region for nearly 100 years, will support 12 organizations to mobilize finance for small and mid-size farmers connected to school meal programs, providing technical support and enabling cross-country learning from these programs."
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Latin America
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Mirova Invests US $30 Million in Varaha’s Regenerative Agriculture Project in India – Its Largest Carbon Transaction to Date
"This transaction marks Mirova’s first carbon investment in India and represents the largest single commitment to date under its nature-based carbon strategies, reinforcing its ambition to scale high-integrity climate solutions in Asia."
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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A Bold New Investment Fund Aims to Channel Billions Into Tropical Forest Protection – One Key Change Can Make It Better
The mechanics of raising these funds is intriguing – Brazil is seeking an initial $25 billion from national governments and foundations, and then another $100 billion from investors.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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Climate Summit or Industry Trade Fair?
In collaboration with InfluenceMap, Transparency International analysed how companies attending COPs engage with climate policy.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Global
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