World Bank’s new 3 bn 10-year marks largest Euro Sustainable Development Bond in 2 years
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) priced its first Euro-denominated benchmark ...
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EBRD to be first MDB to work systematically for greener finance in Egypt, other states
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) – which works across Central and Eastern Europe, ...
SDG Summit to focus on accelerating progress towards sustainability
The SDG Summit is a critical moment to watch in 2023 as heads of state and government ...
$15.5 m EU-funded project for supporting agricultural sector in Ukraine
A $15.5 million EU-funded project aims to support the Ukrainian agricultural sector that was disrupted ...
COP27 pocket guide shows how businesses can use sustainable aviation fuels
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) – which was held in Egypt in ...
Oxfam: Over 50% of people donate unwanted gifts to charity
A research conducted by One Poll for Oxfam found well over half (57 percent) give ...
Egypt, UNIDO team up for turning Robbiki Leather City into eco-friendly zone
Egypt is collaborating with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to turn Egypt’s Robbiki ...
Survey: Over one third of Africans see climate change as major challenge
More than a third (34%) of all Africans see climate change as one of the ...
EIB survey: 54% of Egyptians believe people taking action to adapt to climate change
About 54 percent of Egyptians said they or people they know have already taken some ...
ESCWA: Poverty rates expected to rise in Arab world in coming two years
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) cautioned that poverty rates in ...
GRI to put into effect Revised Universal Standards as of January 2023
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will put into effect Revised Universal Standards as of January, ...
WMO: Past eight years are on track to be eight warmest on record
The past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record as ...
World Bank allocates $500 m for 3rd phase of Egypt’s Takaful, Karama social program
The World Bank announced $500 million in financing to expand and strengthen Egypt’s flagship Social ...
UK earmarks over £30 m for low carbon heat in 3 cities
The UK allocated more than £30 million to help homes and businesses in three communities ...
UK to launch world’s first-ever net zero transatlantic flight in 2023
The UK will launch the first-ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off next year ...
EU to set up Social Climate Fund at €65 bn
A new Social Climate Fund will be set up under an agreement between the European ...
EC-EBRD deal to unlock €2.1 bn investment in sustainable infrastructure, green economy
The European Commission (EC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed ...
UN recognizes UAE, AU initiatives among 10 World Restoration Flagships
The United Nations has recognized the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Marine Restoration and the African Union ...
EBRD, GCF, EU to allocate €25m to back Morocco’s green transition
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and ...
Int’l Mountain Day highlights women role in environment protection
The International Mountain Day (IMD) which falls on 11 December is held this year under ...
World Bank VP: Jordan emerged as regional leader on climate action
Ferid Belhaj, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa said “Jordan ...