Asian Development Bank launches Climate Action Catalyst Fund

Asian Development Bank launches Climate Action Catalyst Fund

At COP26, the ADB launches new fund to drive mitigation investments, including the deployment of low-carbon technologies.  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new fund to give its financing partners more than simple access to a diverse portfolio of climate...
AIIB approves $100m for Uzbekistan energy supply and security

AIIB approves $100m for Uzbekistan energy supply and security

Support announced for private sector investment in efficient energy generation through Sirdarya 1,500 MW combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT) power project.  The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $100m loan to ACWA Power Sirdarya LLC to support...
EBRD and partners launch High Impact Partnership on Climate Action

EBRD and partners launch High Impact Partnership on Climate Action

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched the High-Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA) at COP26.  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched the High-Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA) at...
UK proved the perfect imperfect host for COP26

UK proved the perfect imperfect host for COP26

Hosts lined up financial boosts, a national and global treasure and a big partnership announcement. The weather lined up something else just as appropriate.  In the days running up to COP26, the real estate industry warned that humanity was facing an existential...
Jacobs sets up new Office of Global Climate Response and ESG

Jacobs sets up new Office of Global Climate Response and ESG

Strategic move by Jacobs underlines the company’s commitment to climate response. Jacobs has set up a new Office of Global Climate Response and ESG focused on delivering the company’s commitments to climate change through innovative solutions for its clients and...