Alok Sharma: 'Finance and investment are the lifeblood of net zero projects'

Michael Holder
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Business Secretary pushes green finance agenda as he unveils £12m climate fund to support projects Africa, Asia and South America

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has emphasised the critical role of finance in delivering a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, as he announced a new £12m UK funding scheme to help advance low...

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