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Report: A Path to Mobilising $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance for Developing Countries
International climate change think tank E3G launched its latest report, Getting on the Path to $1.3 Trillion, at the State of Climate Politics Forum, E3G’s flagship event at London Climate Action Week.
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- Environment, Finance
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Tropical Forest Countries Take the Lead to Mobilize Finance for Climate Action
Public-private, Global South-led initiatives like the TFFF are urgently needed in a world where official development assistance is declining and where solutions from those most affected by the climate crisis bring fresh impetus and ideas.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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Viewpoint: BRICS’ Fossil Fuels Fascination Undermines Largely Positive Declaration
"Undermining the positives of the BRICS declaration is the support for fossil fuels, with leaders alleging the notoriously dirty industry is promoting a just energy transition and emissions reductions: . . . "
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Nepal’s Electric Leapfrog: How This Himalayan Nation Is Leading Global EV Adoption
Nepal’s economy is undergoing a steady process of electrification, powered almost entirely by its indigenous hydroelectric resources which provide close to 100% of its electricity and allow exports to India.
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- Energy, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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World Bank Grants South Africa a $1.5 Billion Loan for Infrastructure Upgrade and Green Energy Transition
Deteriorating rail systems, jammed ports and frequent blackouts have hindered vital industries like mining and auto manufacturing in South Africa, contributing to slow economic growth over the last decade in Africa’s most developed economy.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Report Reveals the Emerging Finance Models to Bridge the Climate Funding Gap
Despite climate and development finance growing, less than 17% of adaptation finance is allocated to building resilience in climate-impacted communities.
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- Environment, Finance
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- Global
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Analysis: Local Leaders Are Driving Systems Change. Philanthropy Must Follow.
Now is the time for funders to back local leaders who are making lasting improvements to people's lives and the systems that shape them, even amidst global disruption.
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- Environment
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- Global
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Sierra Club Foundation Announces Break from BlackRock/Aperio In Favor of More Financially Responsible Asset Managers
The decision to switch asset managers follows refusal by BlackRock to address the systemic financial implications of the climate crisis in its investment and stewardship decisions.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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