FG unveils $500m climate investment platform
To unlock green finance and drive sustainable economic growth, the Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP), a country-led initiative designed to mobilize up to $500 million in climate finance for infrastructure, resilience, and adaptation projects. The…
Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 to Drive Africa’s Licensing and Gas Growth
With just one week to go, the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum is set to ignite a transformative week of upstream deal-making, policy dialogue and strategic engagement. Taking place on May 13-14 in Paris, the forum will place…
World Leaders Rally for ‘full-speed’ Climate Action ahead of COP30
At a high stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries. The goal was to accelerate global climate ambition ahead…
ACEREZ issues green loan Certified under the Climate Bonds Standard for Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zone
SYDNEY, 8 APRIL 2025 – ACEREZ Partnership (“ACEREZ”) has achieved Pre-Issuance Certification under the Climate Bonds Standard for its green loan. This marks a significant milestone in Australia’s sustainable finance market, aimed at financing the development of electrical grids and…
Green Climate Fund Signs Seven new Project Agreements
Green Climate Fund Signs Seven new Project Agreements were signed during the Green Climate Fund’s 41st Board meeting (B.41) At the Fund’s first Board meeting of the year, the Board approved USD 686.8 million (USD 1.5 billion with co-financing) in GCF…
Dan Ioschpe Will Lead as COP30 High-Level Champion
Credit: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dan Ioschpe, High-Level Climate Champion for COP30 | Photo: Ricardo Stuckert/PR Announcement from the COP30 Presidency Designate. UN Climate Change News — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced the selection…
Climate Bonds Initiative Launches Alternative Proteins Criteria
Key Highlights: First-of-its-Kind Framework: The Climate Bonds Alternative Proteins Criteria is the first dedicated tool for certifying investments in sustainable protein solutions. Driving Sustainability in Food Systems: Alternative proteins offer a scalable and sustainable way to meet the world’s growing food demand…
Importance of Non-State Actors to Adaptation Challenges – A Conference Report
The Climate Chance Europe Africa Summit 2025, co-organized with the City of Marseille, successfully mobilized the climate community in its diverse range of stakeholders: local authorities, NGOs, businesses, researchers, youth representatives, experts, decision-makers, and grassroots actors. The largest event ever…
How is climate change impacting the world’s ocean
by United Nations The ocean has long taken the brunt of the impacts of human-made global warming, says UN Climate Change. As the planet’s greatest carbon sink, the ocean absorbs excess heat and energy released from rising greenhouse gas emissions…
What are National Adaptation Plans and why do they matter?
By UNDP Summary National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) outline how countries will adapt to climate change in the medium- and long-term. They are designed to fit the unique challenges and climate risks that countries are facing and reduce vulnerabilities to protect…