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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…

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…

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 global temperature is on a trajectory toward…

Unlocking funding solutions for climate-vulnerable communities (SIDS, LDCs and EMDEs) Climate change imposes irreversible impacts on vulnerable nations, particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and emerging…

Capital markets are platforms where financial securities such as stocks, bonds, and other long-term instruments are issued and traded. They serve as critical conduits for channelling surplus funds from investors…

Addressing emissions across the entire value chain has become a central priority for organisations as global focus on climate change intensifies. Regulators, investors, and customers increasingly expect companies to take…

As South Africa assumes the G20 presidency with its theme "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability," the country stands uniquely positioned to champion innovative approaches to accelerating sustainable development goals. With only five…

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 groups such as women,…

Landscape Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions – less than 1% collectively - SIDS face some of…

Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are at the centre of a global sustainable development challenge. These countries face slow growth, rising debt, and climate risks. In 2024 alone, they…