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Land Conflicts on the Horizon as India Pursues a Clean Energy Future
Low tariffs achieved by renewable energy projects in India have fueled the clean energy sector; it may also be triggering land conflicts.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- renewable energy
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Analysis: Is Sustainability the Key to Unlocking Togo’s Textile Industry Potential?
The global textiles industry is one of the major contributors to climate change as it is the second-largest industrial polluter, second only to the oil and gas industry.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- ESG, manufacturing
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Analysis: What We Know and How to Scale Up Sustainable Agriculture in India
The Green Revolution has ensured India’s self-sufficiency for our cereal needs and has touched most Indian farmers, but its long-term impacts are now visibly evident.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- climate change
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BlackRock Raises $250 Million to Fund Climate Transition in Emerging Markets
BlackRock has raised $250 million which aims to help emerging market economies reduce carbon emissions.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: BlackRock Boss Larry Fink Says Bad Climate Regulation Is Pushing the World Toward $100 Oil
BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive told global leaders the World Bank and International Monetary Fund are outdated and require a total overhaul to bring sustainability to the developing world.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
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- Global
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- climate change
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BlackRock Secures USD $250 Million for Climate Infrastructure Finance Vehicle
BlackRock Inc has obtained over USD 250 million in commitments for the Climate Finance Partnership across emerging markets.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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IFC Provides $150 Million Financing Package to SeABank
To support local businesses and help them make a resilient recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic, IFC is providing a $40 million loan to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank.
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- Environment
- Region
- South Asia
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Viewpoint: Impending Luang Prabang Dam Sparks Unesco Heritage Impact Assessment
Despite known challenges, and concerns from both Unesco and environmentalists, the Luang Prabang dam construction moves inevitably forward
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- Energy, Environment, Impact Assessment
- Region
- South Asia