UK commits additional funds to World Bank’s IDA
The United Kingdom (UK) has committed to a 40 per cent increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s…
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ADB backs Philippines with $500m climate loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines in addressing…
COP29 concludes with $300b climate finance deal
The COP29 climate summit concluded on Saturday by adopting a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate…
ADB approves loan to support Uzbek climate transition
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $250 million policy-based loan to help Uzbekistan strengthen its…
ECB warns high sovereign debt could stifle growth
European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President Luis de Guindos warned on Monday that high levels of sovereign debt…
S.Arabia launches carbon market to fund climate projects
Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step towards addressing climate change by launching a carbon trading market.
ADB issues 1st biodiversity bond
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued its first biodiversity and nature-themed bond, securing A$150 million…
Egypt observes Intl. E-waste Day, highlights recycling efforts
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, announced the commencement of the Greater Cairo Air Pollution…
Egypt, Romania sign executive plan for agricultural co-operation
Egypt and Romania signed on Wednesday an executive plan for agricultural co-operation during joint technical…
GAFSP unveils $75 million investment to boost agricultural MSMEs
The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has introduced a $75 million investment window aimed at…
