UNEP Inquiry Highlights Green Finance in 13 Developing Countries

The International Institute for Sustainable Development has recently reported about a new UNEP report on green finance. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System has published a report highlighting the diverse experiences of 13 developing countries in directing finance toward sustainable development aims. Launching the report to coincide … Continue reading UNEP Inquiry Highlights Green Finance in 13 Developing Countries →

An innovative financing initiative to promote renewable energy

We all welcome new approaches to financing sustainable energy. The Solarcoin website provides a news item on Solarcoin a reward programme, an alternative digital currency that works like air-mile services, that has now been recognised by IRENA. SolarCoin reward recognized by IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) The SolarCoin reward program has been recognized by … Continue reading An innovative financing initiative to promote renewable energy →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in climate finance. June 2016 Climate Finance Update: Funds Meet, Non-state Actor Engagement Accelerates This issue of the Climate Finance Update features recent global and regional news on climate finance activities by a variety of intergovernmental actors. Several climate funds … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Indian company will still issue green bonds in UK after Brexit

We read about the level of ambition in India to deploy sustainable energy technologies. To do so, there is a need for financing. Rajesh Kumar Singh writes on the Live mint website that Energy Efficiency Services, spearheading India’s drive for energy-efficient devices, said it’s looking to issue green bonds overseas and that London remains an … Continue reading Indian company will still issue green bonds in UK after Brexit →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the June update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: World Bank and India Team Up on Solar, US$1 Billion Pledged for Sustainable Energy in Pacific The New Energy Outlook 2016, a long-term forecast published in June by Bloomberg New Energy Finance … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Major insurance group places bet on solar energy

The energy transition requires efforts by many groups and individuals. Pilita Clark writes in the Financial Times about an investment by Prudential in a new private equity fund set up by NextEnergy Capital, a specialist solar investor and asset manager Prudential raises its bet on green energy UK insurance group Prudential has raised its … Continue reading Major insurance group places bet on solar energy →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in climate finance. May 2016 Climate Finance Update: Calls for Adaptation Funding, Attention to Climate Risk A number of international meetings that convened in May 2016 included a focus on climate finance. Carbon pricing continued to receive attention, alongside climate … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: MDBs Prioritize Clean, Efficient Energy, Invest in Infrastructure to Expand Electricity Access During the month of May, many multilateral development banks (MDBs) hosted their annual meetings, at which sustainable energy was often … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Important funding strategy for energy activities in Africa

The African Development Bank Group is taking a significant step forward by approving a multi-year strategy for a new deal on energy in Africa. The new deal includes supporting the transition to green growth that includes an emphasis on energy efficiency and scaling up energy access. The PR Newswire on the StarAfrica website provides the … Continue reading Important funding strategy for energy activities in Africa →

New multilateral support in Turkey for transition to low carbon economy

The Turkish Daily News welcomed new financial support from the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank to support sustainable energy initiatives. EiD has a confession because we work a lot in Turkey on energy efficiency issues and we are certain this support will have good impact. World Bank’s unit supports $300-million green, sustainable … Continue reading New multilateral support in Turkey for transition to low carbon economy →