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Zero Waste vs. Climate Change: Why Waste Reduction Offers a Key Opportunity for Climate Action Through Private Enterprise
With the climate crisis growing increasingly urgent, pressure is mounting to find easily implementable, affordable solutions that yield fast results. As global leaders gather at the COP27 climate conference, waste reduction and management are increasingly seen as one such solution. According to Claire Arkin at GAIA, one reason for the enthusiasm around the waste sector’s climate potential is that it offers massive scope for business innovation. She discusses the connection between waste and climate change, and highlights some of the business models that are converting this global challenge into an opportunity for impact.
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- Environment, WASH
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Climate Adaptation: The $2 Trillion Market the Private Sector Cannot Ignore
Currently, only 1.6% of all adaptation funding comes from private investment — making climate adaptation an untapped opportunity.
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- Energy
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- Global
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- climate change
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Uganda Receives €68 Million From German Government for Climate Resilience and Energy
The German government is providing €68.8 million to build climate resilience in the agriculture and energy sectors in Uganda.
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- Agriculture, Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Electric Mass Transit Bus Debuts in Nairobi
The first of 100 electric mass transit buses hit the streets of Nairobi as part of a dual effort to address climate change concerns and develop a bus rapid transport system (BRT).
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: CLASP & Nithio, With Support From the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, Launch Financing Facility for Productive Use Appliances
Access to productive use appliances can deliver significant economic, health, education, and quality of life benefits.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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CABEI and the Republic of Honduras Formalize $250 Million Agreement to Strengthen the Energy Sector
The agreement will lay the groundwork for a plan to reduce electricity losses and promote a sustainable energy transition.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Latin America
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Acre Launches $200 Million Fund for Climate Finance in Africa
The investment company Acre Impact Capital is launching a $200 million investment fund dedicated to Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: IFC and Spain Renew Partnership to Boost Private Sector Development in Latin America and Africa
Spain's support will bolster IFC's efforts to help create markets and jobs and fuel economic recovery in the two regions.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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