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COP30: Development Banks Reaffirm Climate Finance Commitments and Pledge New Adaptation Funding
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COP30: Development Banks Reaffirm Climate Finance Commitments and Pledge New Adaptation Funding

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) have reaffirmed their commitment to mobilising greater climate finance, pledging to expand innovative funding mechanisms to strengthen climate adaptation and resilience in developing nations.

European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Upgrades Digital Green Finance Tool for Global Use
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European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Upgrades Digital Green Finance Tool for Global Use

Vice‑President Ambroise Fayolle emphasised that by broadening geographic access of the institution’s Digital Green Finance tool, the EIB is “accelerating climate investments globally.”

On The Road to 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop30): The African Development Bank Group Is Piloting Several Financial Instruments To Support African Countries In Tackling Climate Change
Finance & Economics

On The Road to 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop30): The African Development Bank Group Is Piloting Several Financial Instruments To Support African Countries In Tackling Climate Change

The main priorities for COP30 are to accelerate the energy transition, ensure a just transition for the most vulnerable nations suffering from climate change, and, above all, mobilise large-scale climate finance for developing economies

AfDB and IFC Appoint Inspired Evolution to Lead New Renewable Energy Fund for Africa
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AfDB and IFC Appoint Inspired Evolution to Lead New Renewable Energy Fund for Africa

Backed by global development heavyweights, including IFC, AfDB, The Rockefeller Foundation, TDB Group, and NDF, Zafiri is filling one of Africa’s toughest financing gaps by channeling long-term equity into distributed renewable energy companies that deliver last-mile access where traditional capital falls short.

Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS)
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Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS)

Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent. The carbon economy is global, but its solutions are local.

Exclusive masterclasses addressing energy efficiency and carbon competitiveness at C&I Energy + Storage Summit
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Exclusive masterclasses addressing energy efficiency and carbon competitiveness at C&I Energy + Storage Summit

These hands-on masterclasses complement the Summit’s broader agenda of keynotes, project showcases and panel debates, equipping delegates with actionable strategies to shape their organisations’ energy future.

With ESG Rules Rolling Back, Should Sustainability-Linked Payments Still Lead the Charge?
Fintech & Ecommerce

With ESG Rules Rolling Back, Should Sustainability-Linked Payments Still Lead the Charge?

Over 100 anti-ESG bills have been introduced across various U.S. states this year, as one of the world’s leading economies is refocusing its priorities from sustainability towards profitability. In times when ESG disclosures are not mandated and many financial institutions are greenhushing their sustainability-linked efforts, should payment providers still bother about the environmental outcomes of […]

Klarna & Poshmark Facilitate Seamless Resale With Data-Driven Integration That Simplifies the Secondhand Marketplace
Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna & Poshmark Facilitate Seamless Resale With Data-Driven Integration That Simplifies the Secondhand Marketplace

Klarna partners with the leading fashion resale marketplace, Poshmark, to link purchase data directly into resale listings and create a smoother payment flow for the secondhand marketplace.

Sovereign Debt Servicing Costs Low-Income Countries Over $2.6B Extra Due to Currency Fluctuations and Climate Impact
Finance & Economics

Sovereign Debt Servicing Costs Low-Income Countries Over $2.6B Extra Due to Currency Fluctuations and Climate Impact

A fresh report shows that the international financial system is being unfair to low-income countries, which suffer from currency fluctuations and the heightened impact of climate change.

GreenFi Launches to Combine Personal Finance With Climate Care
Fintech & Ecommerce

GreenFi Launches to Combine Personal Finance With Climate Care

After the 2024 asset buyout, the former Aspiration’s consumer fintech division re-launches as a climate-friendly banking startup, GreenFi.

Amazon Offers Science-Based Carbon Credits for Qualified Companies
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Amazon Offers Science-Based Carbon Credits for Qualified Companies

E-commerce giant Amazon continues its efforts to reduce and eliminate emissions across its global ecosystem, adding carbon credits to the Sustainability Exchange resource hub.

Fragile States Urge for Climate Financing
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Fragile States Urge for Climate Financing

Countries affected by both climate change-induced hazards and military conflicts that cause humanitarian crises have joined their efforts to urge global leaders to accelerate targeted climate financing.

CaixaBank Empowers Businesses With New Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool
Fintech & Ecommerce

CaixaBank Empowers Businesses With New Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool

A new carbon footprint verification service from CaixaBank enables customers to verify their Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions across different sectors.

How U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement Affects Green Tech
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How U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement Affects Green Tech

With the new Administration, one of the largest and most economically developed countries in the world – the United States of America or simply the U.S. – has changed its stance on many global issues. Ecology is, unfortunately, one of them. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from the […]

Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition Sets Foot in Yunnan, China
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Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition Sets Foot in Yunnan, China

The global collaborative environmental initiative by Mastercard has established a brand new site in China to help restore local biodiversity and natural resources.

Best Crowdfunding Platforms for Sustainable Projects
Fintech & Ecommerce

Best Crowdfunding Platforms for Sustainable Projects

Although sustainability is at the top of the agenda for many global countries, initiatives promoting sustainable practices and technologies are not always favoured by institutional investors. Whether they lack clear statistical justification of the innovation utility or lack impact scale, reasons for the lack of funding might be different but the outcome is the same […]