Tag: climate finance
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Ottawa forms expert coalition to finally roll out stalled green investing guide
Overview: A renewed push for a national green investing guide In a decisive move, the federal government of Canada has assembled a diverse coalition of climate scientists, financial professionals, policy architects, and industry stakeholders to finally translate a long-stalled green and transitionary investing guide into actionable steps. The goal is clear: unlock billions in private…
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Climate Action Must Anchor Global Economic Strategy, Ruto Warns at UNEA-7
Ruto Links Climate Action to Economic Strategy at UNEA-7 President William Ruto delivered a forceful message at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), insisting that climate action should be embedded at the heart of national and global economic planning. He argued that treating environmental stewardship as an optional pledge risks compounding risks for growth, jobs,…
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Ruto: Climate Action Must Anchor Global Economic Strategy at UNEA
Ruto Emphasizes Climate Action as Core to the Global Economy In a pointed address to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), President William Ruto underscored a shift he believes is long overdue: climate action must be anchored at the core of national and global economic strategies, not treated as a voluntary pledge. Speaking at the…
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Ghana Launches First National Carbon Market Masterclass: Building Local Expertise for a Global Market
Ghana Embarks on a Formal Education Path for Carbon Markets Ghana has taken a significant step toward shaping its role in the global carbon trading landscape by launching the country’s first national masterclass on carbon markets. The program, organized by the Ghana Carbon Market Office within the environmental and public policy framework, aims to develop…
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Fossil Fuel Giants Drawn Into Focus as COP30 Edges Toward a Last-Minute Accord
Introduction: a fragile breakthrough at COP30 As dawn broke over Belém, the city’s riverbanks hummed with the usual bustle of daily life. Inside a windowless conference room, a different energy filled the air: exhausted negotiators, ministers from 17 groups of countries, and a room that had already stretched beyond 12 hours of intense talks. What…
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How Africa Can Meet Its Green Industrialization Imperative
Introduction: A pivotal moment for Africa The call for green industrialization has never been more urgent for Africa. As the continent carries a unique mix of abundant solar and wind resources, critical mineral endowments, and a growing, youthful workforce, it stands at a crossroads. The question is not whether Africa can pursue a low-carbon economy,…
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Africa’s Path to Green Industrialization: Strategies for a Sustainable Economic Leap
Introduction: Africa’s Green Industrialization Imperative Africa faces a pivotal choice: pursue rapid industrial growth while safeguarding its climate and natural resources. The continent’s green industrialization imperative rests on leveraging abundant renewable energy resources, modernizing key sectors, and building resilient institutions. As global climate negotiations push for ambitious NDCs and concrete action, Africa has both the…
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COP30 Fallout: Five Key Takeaways From a Deeply Divisive Climate Summit
Introduction: A summit defined by division As the world uneasily watches climate diplomacy, COP30 in Belém, Brazil, has been marked not by a sweeping consensus but by sharp disagreements. After three decades of negotiations, this summit stands out for the intensity of fault lines between nations, blocs, and stakeholders. Here are five key takeaways that…
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COP30: Five Key Takeaways From a Deeply Divisive Climate Summit
Overview: A Summit Marked by Deep Divisions The COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, is shaping up to be remembered not for sweeping breakthroughs but for the sharp divisions that surfaced among nations. After three decades of climate negotiations, many observers believed a new level of compromise was possible. Instead, negotiators left with a document that…
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COP30 Divisions Deepen: Five Key Takeaways from a Controversial Climate Summit
Overview: A summit defined by disagreement As three decades of climate talks have shown, consensus is hard to come by. COP30 in Belém, Brazil, ended with a sense of frustration and disillusion among many negotiators and observers. In a gathering meant to chart shared steps to curb global warming, a cascade of unresolved tensions underscored…