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Climate Change

Ki-moon, Verkooijen: Africa expects action, and funding, for climate justice

With top scientists warning that Africa is paying an intolerable price for the impacts of climate change, it’s time for the rich world to...

Michael Simire - March 31, 2023

Climate Change

Climate finance: Emulate Nigerian Green Bonds, Buhari tells LDCs

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Least Development Countries (LDCs) to emulate Nigeria’s issuance of two Sovereign Green Bonds. The bonds have raised over N30...

Michael Simire - March 9, 2023

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Climate finance: CSOs ask GCF to strongly focus on vulnerable communities, women

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has been called upon to have a stronger focus on communities at the frontline of climate crisis, ensuring that...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2023

Climate Change

Private sector investment can bridge Nigeria’s climate finance gap, says minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, said that bridging the climate finance gap could only be achieved by...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023

Climate Change

Germany seeks climate change funding for Pakistan, pledges $90m

Germany will give €84 million ($90 million) to Pakistan in a bid to raise billions needed to help the country adapt to climate change...

Michael Simire - January 9, 2023

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Reactions trail Vietnam’s $15bn Just Energy Transition Partnership deal

The $15.5 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership between Vietnam, the European Union and the United Kingdom could see Vietnam hit peak emissions earlier than...

Michael Simire - December 15, 2022

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Women yearn for finance to address climate threats in Africa

Women groups have demanded the implementation of local and international agreements to enable them to access the required finance to tackle the challenges of...

Michael Simire - December 1, 2022

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