The global sustainability reporting landscape is rapidly evolving as organizations recognise the growing importance of transparent and standardised disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Sustainability reporting is no…
As the world grapples with the dual crises of climate change and gender inequality, the intersection of climate finance and gender-targeted funding emerges as a crucial pathway to achieving the…
Climate resilience in banking has become a critical concern as financial institutions grapple with the dual challenges of physical and transition risks posed by climate change. These risks have significant…
Natural disasters have broad range of impacts that encompass human, social, financial, economic, and environmental dimensions, often resulting in long-lasting effects that can span generations. Recent years have seen an…
Nature-related financial risks have emerged as a critical threat to the global economy, with the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 ranking extreme weather-related risks as three of the…
The impact of climate-related natural disasters has reached alarming levels, with a fivefold increase in such events over the past 50 years. Between 2000 and 2019 alone, these disasters claimed…
The feminization of agriculture in developing economies Across the developing world, the agricultural sector remains the foundation of rural livelihoods, yet it is undergoing significant structural shifts. One of the…
In the face of pressing sustainability challenges, the global sustainable development sector is increasingly turning to foreign financing as a crucial lifeline, particularly for developing nations. The 2024 Financing for…
Project financing (PF) is an innovative funding method used for large-scale projects, especially in sectors like clean energy and climate action. Different from traditional financing methods in several key ways,…
The report titled Climate Transition: A Roadmap for Banks in Emerging Markets is a timely and comprehensive guide for banks in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs) as they respond to the growing urgency of climate action.
