-
Climate Adaptation Finance Must Reach and Pass The $40 Billion Target
Despite contributing next to nothing to the climate crises, low-income countries are suffering the impacts and bearing the costs.
- Categories
- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
-
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.
- Categories
- Entrepreneurship, Environment, WASH
-
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.
- Categories
- Energy
- Region
- Global
-
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.
- Categories
- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Latin America
-
Climate-Oriented Blended Finance on the Decrease
The report found a significant decline in aggregate financing levels for climate in recent years.
- Categories
- Environment, Finance
- Region
- Global
-
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.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Analysis: True Success at COP27 Means Addressing Climate Justice — Here’s How to Do It
Empowering marginalized people and communities and improving their resilience will improve overall climate resilience and bolster all climate action.
- Categories
- Environment
- Region
- Global
-
Saudi Arabia Pledges $15 Billion South Africa Investment
The Middle East kingdom will invest in South Africa’s energy, health, environmental and infrastructure sectors and beyond.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
The Best of NextBillion in Your Inbox Each Week!
Subscribe to NB Notes for news, jobs & on-the-ground insights from the world of emerging markets business.
We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will never be shared.
Don't miss out. Subscribe today.