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Climate finance: Adesina reiterates $100bn commitment ahead of COP27

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has reiterated commitments made by developed countries to provide $100 billion annually in climate...

Michael Simire - September 21, 2022

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Arab forum helps unlock climate finance for region’s energy, water, food security

The fourth of five Regional Finance Forums concluded in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday, September 15, 2022, with a focus on ushering in a wave of climate...

Michael Simire - September 16, 2022

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World Bank delivers $31.7bn aid in climate finance

World Bank Group says it has delivered a record $31.7 billion in fiscal year 2022 (FY22) to help countries address climate change. This is contained...

Michael Simire - September 8, 2022

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Climate action: Asia and Pacific forum seeks regional approach to unleashing blended finance

The second of the “Regional Finance Forums” – convened by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2022

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Govt adopts innovative approach to fund climate change mitigation – Dahiru

The Federal Government of Nigeria has adopted innovative approach, including carbon tax, to fund the mitigation of the impact of climate change in the...

Michael Simire - August 9, 2022

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Experts seek urgency of climate financing for Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts say there is the need to urgently mobilise climate financing for Africa. A statement...

Michael Simire - July 27, 2022

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