insert_link Entertainment Namibia partners with Japanese bank on green initiatives Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation in economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Meanwhile, according to Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe the agreement, signed at COP28, focuses on financing carbon-capturing projects. todayDecember 4, 2023 29
insert_link APO International Conference of the Parties (COP 28): European Investment Bank (EIB) Global co-signs Joint Declaration on the Just Transition Investment Platform for North Macedonia The declaration brings together partners to help the country mobilise investments, policy support and technical assistance to accelerate the energy transition and meet its climate and development goals; EIB Global (https://www.EIB.org) will help accelerate its implementation through enhanced technical support and financing; in 2023, the Bank has invested over €100 million to support green projects in North Macedonia, while initiating new technical assistance for sustainable finance. At the COP28 climate conference, EIB Global, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Conference of Parties (COP 28): European Investment Bank and AllianzGI announce new capital commitments to the Emerging Market Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) New capital commitments from the United Kingdom and German governments; The fund invests in green transition funds and projects in emerging and developing markets worldwide; Launched at COP26, EMCAF has already invested more than $100 million in five funds over two years; EMCAF on track to hold its third close at €385 million in the coming weeks. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) announced new […] todayDecember 4, 2023 2
insert_link APO International Conference of the Parties (COP 28): Multilateral Development Banks boost joint action on climate and development Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have published a joint statement (https://apo-opa.co/3QZQ21a) where they present concrete and urgent actions to scale up finance and enhance climate outcomes measurement, strengthen country-level collaboration, and increase co-financing and private sector engagement. The announcement comes as world leaders are gathering at the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “The window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Blue Mediterranean Partnership steps up support for sustainable blue economy Blue Mediterranean Partnership to support transition to a sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean region; Partnership to start operating in early 2024; Partners aim to mobilise at least €1 billion in investments. At COP28 (www.COP28.com), partners and donors involved in the Blue Mediterranean Partnership reinforced their support for developing the sustainable blue economy in the southern Mediterranean region. The parties involved signed a letter of intent to make their participation in […] todayDecember 4, 2023 2
insert_link APO International Conference of the Parties (COP28): European Investment Bank to co-finance climate action projects with the Brazilian Development Bank, BNDES European Investment Bank (EIB) (EIB.org) Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle and President of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) Aloizio Mercadante signed a memorandum of understanding today at COP28 in Dubai, to explore co-financing opportunities in the renewable energy, environment and social sectors in Brazil, including in the Amazon region. The memorandum of understanding will strengthen coordination between the two institutions to promote joint activities and ensure that their work is complementary and […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Rwanda Climate Finance Partnership Powers Innovative Climate Action The Rwanda Climate Finance Partnership, which was launched at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, will further power innovative climate action thanks to additional contributions from the Government of Rwanda. The partnership is supported by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the European Union and Team Europe, the European Investment Bank (EIB) (EIB.org), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), German Cooperation via KfW Development Bank, and the Italian Cooperation […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link APO International European Investment Bank and Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100 million plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change New agriculture and agri-business climate finance to support farmers and agri-businesses prepare for extreme weather, increased drought and increased rains; largest ever EIB (https://www.EIB.org) backing for business investment in Rwanda; initiative to increase access to climate finance by women owned businesses; new partnership announced at COP28 as a model for climate action helping vulnerable smallholders Farmers and agricultural businesses across Rwanda are set to be able to better withstand the economic, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa South Africans falling victim to deep-fake scams With fake images and videos of celebrities being used to try and build legitimacy for scams that try to steal people's money or personal data, South Africans in particular are currently falling victim to campaigns featuring the likenesses of Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa. News24 reports that one such deep-fake scam involving Musk purports to be an SABC broadcast of the Tesla CEO advertising an investment scheme which promises […] todayDecember 4, 2023 12