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IFC Announces Generational Review of Sustainability Framework The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has officially launched a multi-year overhaul of its Sustainability...
The global push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 is not a lofty ambition—it’s an essential strategy to secure long-term economic resilience and mitigate climate risk. As the world faces intensifying...
Legal & General (L&G) has launched its Nature and Social Outcomes strategy, deploying $235 million (£183M) in emerging markets to support nature conservation and sustainable development — pushing the firm’s...
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab) has unveiled its 2025 cohort, selecting nine new financial mechanisms designed to stimulate private investment for sustainable growth in emerging markets....
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) announced the launch of Climate Investor Three (CI3), a blended finance fund targeting the energy transition and green hydrogen sectors. The fund has already secured €150...
The Shift Toward Sustainability Emerging market companies are accelerating sustainability efforts, driven by financing trends, regulatory expectations, and climate commitments. A study of 104 firms across six sectors (Energy, TMT,...
A climate financing fund launched by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has finalized its size at €450 million with a recent €20 million contribution from...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has issued its largest-ever social bond—a $2 billion, three-year bond aimed at supporting low-income communities in emerging markets....
The UK Government has committed £7.2 million to help developing countries transition to nature-positive economies. The International Nature Positive Economy Programme, announced by Treasury Lords Minister Baroness Penn at the...
IOSCO has announced the launch of a dedicated network to support Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC) members in adopting or integrating ISSB Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The network initially includes...
IFC champions biodiversity with landmark green bond The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, issued a green Kangaroo bond worth AUD 700M to close the biodiversity...
LeapFrog Investments Raises Record $1.15 Billion to Accelerate Healthcare and Finance for 100 Million in Emerging Markets LeapFrog Investments has closed its fourth fund (“Fund IV”) with commitments and designated...
$1.48 Billion GAIA Platform Launched to Address Climate Finance Gaps At COP29, FinDev Canada, MUFG Bank, Green Climate Fund (GCF), and Climate Fund Managers signed a Memorandum of Understanding to...
A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a year to combat natural disasters and security crises facing their populations,...
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) announced new AI-powered tools designed to guide sustainable urban development globally. These tools, launched as part of the...
At COP29 in Azerbaijan, a significant early pledge emerged as major development banks, including the World Bank, committed to raising climate finance to $120 billion annually by 2030. This figure...
Key Impact Points: Global Decarbonisation Slows Fitch Ratings’ latest report reveals that despite progress in advanced economies, the overall pace of global decarbonisation remains alarmingly slow. World CO2 emissions rose...
Key Impact Points: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced a significant commitment of $100 million toward climate transition investments in emerging Asia. This includes $75 million allocated to...
Driving Sustainable Growth in Emerging Markets The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) have deepened their partnership by establishing...
The World Bank Group and partners launched the Sustainable Finance Knowledge Center for Francophone Africa. This virtual platform, available in English and French, is designed to empower companies and financial...
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