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,…
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to the financial sector, with investors and companies increasingly recognising the impact of non-financial factors on long-term financial performance. This shift…
As the global community intensifies efforts to mitigate climate change, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology has emerged as a pivotal tool in the transition to a low-carbon economy.…
Global dependence on fossil fuels for electricity generation remains significant, with approximately 60% of the world's electricity coming from these sources. This reliance is particularly pronounced in major economies. For…