World Bank
Climate change
US and UK reportedly opposed to plans for World Bank-backed South African coal plant over fears about rising emissions
08 March 2010
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3 min read
Investment
Bond issues raise finance for low-carbon and climate adaptation projects in developing world
22 February 2010
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2 min read
Climate change
$300m for renewable energy investments and $400m for REDD in developing countries
10 February 2010
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2 min read
Technology
Poorer countries still waiting for overall US funding commitment
15 December 2009
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2 min read
Politics
As World Bank raises $130m through its latest green bond issue, US Treasury officials recommend controversial institution plays greater role in climate funding
04 December 2009
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2 min read
Climate change
Study argues investing now in climate adaptation will prove more cost effective than waiting to respond to increased climate risks
30 September 2009
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3 min read
Politics
Bank issues unequivocal call for rich nations to dramatically increase climate change funding for developing countries
16 September 2009
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3 min read
Climate change
Pact with Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance to benefit developing Asian nations
01 September 2009
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1 min read
Supply chain
Green groups call for International Finance Corp to freeze all investment in palm oil plantations
18 August 2009
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2 min read
Climate change
U-turn comes as study reveals palm plantations store less carbon than previous estimates
17 August 2009
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2 min read
