Managers of Wealth Africa

The Bank of Mauritius Climate Change Pledge

The Bank became a member of the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) in July 2020

Low-carbon approach to developing clean energy sources in Africa

Additionally, those who can access this resource pay nearly twice as much, on average, as consumers elsewhere in the world.

2021 Global Climate Survey

How investors are taking on the risks and opportunities of climate change

Under 1% of $27 trillion global fund assets are paris-aligned

The research is based on CDP temperature ratings

South Africa Eyes Future as Freen Hydrogen Hub

Green hydrogen production needs to be powered by solar energy and South Africa has some of the best solar and wind energy potential in the world, positioning it to build a new industry to serve growing demand.

COP26: “Africa Could Lose 30% of GDP Without Urgent Action

Rising temperatures and sea levels, as well as abnormal rainfall, have had a strong influence on the frequency and intensity of natural disasters; most disasters in Africa are flood-related

Five ways in which finance for climate adaptation in Africa falls short

At the same time, Africa’s contributions to greenhouse gas emissions causing global warming are among the lowest globally.

Sustainability With Substance, Not Sustainability by Numbers

We don’t live in a 1.5 degree world

Sustainable Finance and FinTech: A necessary marriage

With a global reputation as the preferred gateway for investment in and out of Africa, and as an International Financial Centre of repute and a FinTech hub for the region, Mauritius can become the “Sustainable FinTech Hub for Africa” if all st

Co-operative Bank of Kenya plans to boost green financing

A funding deal signed by the bank reflects increased demand for solar energy in the country, with energy costs a heavy burden for many small businesses

SA economic risk means banks reticent to entirely cut funding to its thermal coal sector

Absa and Standard Bank, South Africa’s other two leading lenders, have left the door open to funding some new coal mining or power projects, said Reuters.

‘Climate Change, Deforestation, Pose Challenge to Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence’

"the Bank would mobilize $25 billion in climate finance by 2025 in support of African countries."

SA private sector investment needed to raise trillions to build lower carbon economy

Treasury’s focus on sustainable finance encourages financial institutions to also be cognisant of how their investment decisions impact the environment.

Despite investor pressure SA banks say they can't cut off all coal funding just yet

The state-run power company Eskom relies mainly on ailing coal-fired power stations to supply 90% of South Africa's electricity. More than 90,000 people were employed in coal mines in 2020.

SA’s banks say they can’t cut off funding for coal just yet

An immediate halt would put huge political and economic strains on a nation that relies on the most polluting of fossil fuels.

Kenya tops in green financing in Africa - report

These are market depth, access to foreign exchange, market transparency, tax and regulatory environment

Five priorities for COP26: an investor’s perspective

In biodiversity alone, 68% of animal populations have vanished in the past 50 years

US giant lends SA Development Bank R3bn for green projects

A number of other deals are under discussion that could follow South Africa and Pimco had an appetite for an amount four times the size of the initial deal, she said.

From the president’s desk: SA needs to act urgently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

All these emerging trends mean that we need to act with urgency and ambition to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and undertake a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Helping banks go green

This is but one of a thousand examples of how our partner financial institutions help their clients embrace new technologies and adapt to a changing planet.

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