10/28/2021
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
10/25/2021
At the same time, Africa’s contributions to greenhouse gas emissions causing global warming are among the lowest globally.
10/21/2021
We don’t live in a 1.5 degree world
10/21/2021
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
10/19/2021
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
10/19/2021
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.
10/18/2021
"the Bank would mobilize $25 billion in climate finance by 2025 in support of African countries."
10/18/2021
Treasury’s focus on sustainable finance encourages financial institutions to also be cognisant of how their investment decisions impact the environment.
10/15/2021
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.
10/15/2021
An immediate halt would put huge political and economic strains on a nation that relies on the most polluting of fossil fuels.
10/15/2021
These are market depth, access to foreign exchange, market transparency, tax and regulatory environment
10/12/2021
In biodiversity alone, 68% of animal populations have vanished in the past 50 years
10/12/2021
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.
10/11/2021
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.
10/08/2021
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.
10/08/2021
The CVF manifesto is the latest expression by those in climate vulnerable countries of their needs ahead of COP26, and is consistent with public statements to date.
10/08/2021
The process of coming out of the Grey List has not been an easy one and has underlined a key issue
10/06/2021
Investec said in 2020 that it would no longer finance any new coal-fired projects in South Africa unless it was to fund Eskom.
10/01/2021
The sustainability-focused findings of our flagship study
10/01/2021
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