Today, the COP 28 presidency and partners announced a series of new initiatives worth 6.3 billion UAE dirhams ($1.7 billion). The COP28 Presidency and Brazilian President Lula da Silva also …
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Climate activists gather at COP28, demanding an end to oil and gas on Finance Day
Amid recent revelations regarding the COP28 Presidency, leaks on fossil fuel deals and meagre climate finance pledges, climate activists assembled at COP28 this morning, with a clear message: the funding …
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More than 100 climate tech startups to showcase innovation at this year’s COP
This year, more than 100 climate tech startups will showcase their work at COP28 UAE’s Start Up Village in the Green Zone. These startups’ specialisms range from sustainable transport and …
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M42 partners with Siemens for energy efficiency in UAE health industry
M42, a global tech-enabled health company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced that it has partnered with Siemens with the aim of boosting energy efficiency across the UAE healthcare sector. …
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ALTÉRRA announces $1.5bln for TPG Rise Climate’s $10bln next-generation private equity funds
TPG and ALTÉRRA have announced an aggregate US$1.5 billion commitment to the next generation of TPG Rise Climate private equity funds, including its new Global South Initiative. The Global South …
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The Saudi Green Initiative Forum (SGI Forum) has kicked off today as COP28 strives to mobilise world leaders towards serious action against climate change. The third edition of the forum, …
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Climate philanthropy report highlights role of PPPPs in addressing the funding gap in safeguarding and restoring climate and nature in Asia
The “Catalysing Climate Action in Asia: Unlocking the Power of Philanthropic-Public-Private Partnerships (PPPPs)” report was launched yesterday at the COP28 Singapore Pavilion. It highlights the “transformative role” of PPPPs in …
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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) announced its Climate Change Policy and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework today during COP28. The ICIEC, a …
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Recent research shows that November 2023 was the hottest November since records began. This is the latest in a series of record-breaking temperatures, and a stark reminder of the reality …
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Today, for the first time ever, a health day was hosted at COP. The day focused on the interconnection of climate change and human health, but one question that reverberated …