Abidjan, Ivory Coast/ — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has formally approved an innovative US$10 million project to empower women in Cote D’Ivoire to manage climate risks effectively.
Category: Environment & Sustainability
British International Investment Makes First Investment in Dev’t Impact Bonds
London, UK//-British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced a $10 million commitment to the SDG Outcomes Fund as an anchor investor alongside the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
Zambia: Clean Up Toxic Lead Waste at Mine Site
Johannesburg, South Africa// — The Zambian government should make comprehensive efforts to clean up the contaminated former lead mine in Kabwe, the capital of Zambia’s Central province, Environment Africa and Human Rights Watch said today.
Outlook: Europe Recycled Polyolefins Trading Conditions Likely to Remain Tough Throughout 2023
London (ICIS) — Continued bearish macroeconomics and substitution to comparatively low-priced virgin and off-spec material has led the majority of players across recycled polyolefin markets to conclude that a recovery in 2023 is unlikely.
Counterfeit Electrical Products Pose Grave Threat to Lives and Homes
Johannesburg, South Africa// — Smoke, fire, and flames claim numerous lives every year and it has been reported that almost one-tenth of all fires stem from electrical sources.
New Evidence that Greek Coastguard Caused Sinking of a Fishing Trawler Leaving 500 People Missing is Shocking but not Surprising
New evidence that the Greek coastguard was responsible for the recent sinking of a fishing trawler which left 500 people missing is shocking, but not surprising. Governments have the capacity to cope with small boats, but saving lives at sea is still not a priority for Europe.
Halfway There: 5 Ways the UN is Turbocharging the Race to the SDGs
At the halfway point towards realizing the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States, innovators, and influencers will gather at UN Headquarters on Monday when the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be showcasing post-pandemic gains made in the push towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), unveiling its latest progress report.
Developing Countries Face $4 Trillion Investment Gap in SDGs
A green future will remain out of reach if the world doesn’t help developing countries close a $2 trillion gap in investment towards an energy transition, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned on Wednesday.
EU’s Carbon Border Tax: a New Report Shows Africa Stands to Lose $25 Billion Yearly
Melanie Lamprecht / Shutterstock David Luke, London School of Economics and Political Science A new European law that imposes the first ever carbon border tax in the world comes into force in October 2023. It will be applied gradually over the next three years before it is fully implemented.
Hydro-Economic Study Shows Economic Benefits of Climate-Resilient Water Systems for South African Cities
Cape Town, South Africa// — South African cities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which jeopardizes the reliability of their water systems, ultimately impacting their competitiveness, quality of life for residents, and prospects for economic development.