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How to unlock private investment for climate action

In 2016, the historic Paris Climate Change Agreement accelerated already growing markets for climate-smart investment. And 2015 was another record-breaking year for renewable energy,...

G7 must steer capital towards global climate action, says Espinosa

In an article published recently in “Climate Change - The New Economy”, Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change...

Deutsche Bank partners with GCF on climate action

Deutsche Bank in London on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 signed an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), enabling the Bank...

Taking action on climate change will boost economic growth – OECD

Integrating measures to tackle climate change into regular economic policy will have a positive impact on economic growth over the medium and long term,...

Countries share climate achievements, highlight benefits of action

Some 17 developed countries and 10 developing countries presented their actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to date and highlighted key achievements, challenges and...

ILO, UNFCCC team up to boost climate action

An agreement to promote decent work and a ‘just transition’ of the workforce towards sustainable economies and societies for all has been signed by...

UN fellowship programme to prepare young developing country professionals to lead climate action

The United Nations is helping to ensure that young professionals from developing countries are able to contribute to the implementation of the Paris Climate...

South-South Cooperation crucial for global goals, climate action, says report

A new report highlighting the role of South-South Cooperation in sustainable development and climate change challenges was launched on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed with energy resources, yet struggling to keep the lights on...
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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy,...

Human bile emerges as a hidden reservoir for microplastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed...

Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with...