Financing the last-mile green transition The energy sector Global energy today is predominantly derived from coal, oil, and natural gas, which together make up about 80% of the supply. The rest of the energy supply comes from nuclear, hydropower, solar, …
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Why are sustainable food systems central to climate resilience and inclusive growth in emerging markets? A sustainable food system is central to delivering food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods. This holds true particularly in emerging markets across Africa, …
Financing the last-mile green transition
The energy sector
Global energy today is predominantly derived from coal, oil, and natural gas, which together...
Why are sustainable food systems central to climate resilience and inclusive growth in emerging markets?
A sustainable food system is central to delivering...
Paris Agreement ambitions and the centrality of climate finance
Nearly a decade after the Paris Agreement, which targets 1.5°C, was adopted, the average...
Unlocking funding solutions for climate-vulnerable communities (SIDS, LDCs and EMDEs)
Climate change imposes irreversible impacts on vulnerable nations,...
Capital markets are platforms where financial securities such as stocks, bonds, and other long-term instruments are issued and traded. They serve as critical...
Addressing emissions across the entire value chain has become a central priority for organisations as global focus on climate change intensifies. Regulators,...
As South Africa assumes the G20 presidency with its theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” the country stands uniquely positioned to...
Why must gender and climate action go together?
As global warming worsens, so do the economic and social costs associated with it. These costs impact different...
Landscape
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions – less...
Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are at the centre of a global sustainable development challenge. These countries face slow growth, rising...
Green trade financing and market share
The global green economy is valued at US $7.9 trillion, comprising 8.6% of listed equity markets, while outstanding...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 by all UN member states, represent a shared commitment to protect the planet, eradicate poverty,...
The blog highlights how climate-vulnerable SIDS can benefit from nature-based solutions like mangroves and coral reefs but face persistent financing gaps....
The blog discusses India’s intensifying heatwaves and the limitations of current Heat Action Plans. It notes challenges like underfunding, weak legal frameworks,...
The blog explores the potential of green hydrogen but notes slow project progress due to high costs and financing barriers. It highlights that most projects...
The blog explains how transition finance is vital for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors responsible for major global emissions. It stresses that the...
The blog explores the potential of green hydrogen but notes slow project progress due to high costs and financing barriers. It highlights that most projects...
The blog highlights how climate-vulnerable SIDS can benefit from nature-based solutions like mangroves and coral reefs but face persistent financing gaps....
The rise of sustainability-linked instruments (SLIs) in emerging markets marks a transformative shift in how financing is aligned with sustainability objectives....
India ranks first among flood-prone nations in Asia, with over 622.1 million people exposed to flood risks. More than 40 million hectares of land—over...