10/07/2019
Ushie told IPS stranding is an increasingly important policy issue that African countries should consider because they are highly dependent on natural resources, with an average 70 percent of their exports being minerals.
10/04/2019
World Resources Institute’s new Green Targets Tool shows that only 24 of the 50 largest private-sector banks have made a sustainable finance commitment — and the targets vary considerably.
10/02/2019
The signing ceremony took place in early September in conjunction with the 18th summit of the Francophone Institute of Financial Regulators hosted by the FSC in Mauritius.
09/24/2019
Working together and supporting each other in developing each bank’s capabilities and the necessary methodologies to measure climate impact and alignment with global and local climate goals.
09/24/2019
Total cash reserves were 7.6% of family office investments in 2019, up 70 basis points from a year earlier.
09/23/2019
Under pressure from investors, regulators and climate activists, some big banks have acknowledged the role lenders will need to play in a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy.
09/21/2019
Once operational, NEAF is expected to complement the Bank’s wide range of sustainable energy initiatives currently being implemented in Nigeria.
09/20/2019
The report finds that the overall rate of return on investments in improved resilience is high
09/19/2019
“Kenya saw investment of $1.4 billion in 2018, the highest on record, and split almost equally between geothermal at $486 million (Sh50.4 billion), wind at $476 million (Sh49.4 billion) and solar at $467 million (Sh48.5 billion),” says UNEP in
09/16/2019
The highlight of the 2019 summit is the “AfrAsia Bank Sustainability Awards”, a first in Mauritius and sets the stage for advancing the socio-economic and environmental awareness in the country.
09/15/2019
“South Africa is in a period of subdued growth and gross domestic product (GDP) has expanded on average by slightly more than 1 percent on a per capita basis in four out of the last five years,” states the report.
09/13/2019
We are pleased to have secured commitments from 12 leading investors
09/11/2019
Before that he worked at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank in New York and Frankfurt.
09/08/2019
Global climate strikes are planned for September 20 to 27.
09/04/2019
Major deals so far this year have included a $100 million capital injection in Dubai-based Emerging Markets Property Group
09/03/2019
However, even as Africa faces new challenges from climate change, it also has major opportunities to expand its economy and reduce still-pervasive poverty
09/03/2019
Globally, financial institutions and their clients are facing an increased risk of litigation for their failure to manage risks associated with climate change.
09/01/2019
It was a stark reminder of Africa’s vulnerability to the intensifying consequences of climate change.
08/29/2019
‘Climate change poses existential threat to continent,’ UN expert says
08/26/2019
Supporting projects to protect and preserve natural habitats and projects that reduce emissions and help people adapt to the impacts of climate change.