Tag: Economic

Gap between water supply and demand will increase as climate shifts
United States

Gap between water supply and demand will increase as climate shifts

Water is necessary for life. It’s also tremendously important for food and energy security and ecosystem health. Despite this, many people live in areas that experience water scarcity at least one month out of the year. Press Release – Washington, DC—Robust water-management strategies will be necessary to overcome discrepancies between water supply and demand in a warming world, according to a new analysis by Carnegie … Continue reading Gap between water supply and demand will increase as climate shifts

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GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation
Africa

GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

Press Release – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | January 28, 2025 ― During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and The Rockefeller Foundation introduced nearly two dozen new energy access projects in 11 African countries and across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the largest regional economic organization in Africa. The projects are funded through … Continue reading GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

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Li-Cycle
Global

Li-Cycle Provides Perspectives on the “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order

Press Release – January 24, 2025 – TORONTO – Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LICY) (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, today expressed its support for key elements in the recently issued Executive Order titled “Unleashing American Energy” that U.S. President Donald Trump signed on January 20, 2025. This comprehensive policy shift, aimed at enhancing domestic energy production and strengthening the … Continue reading Li-Cycle Provides Perspectives on the “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order

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Delphos
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Maxxa, Symbiotics, and Delphos Announce USD 10.6 Million Deal to Support SME Growth in Chile

Delphos Brings Crucial Access to Funding for SMEs in LATAM, says Bart Turtelboom, Chairman January 23th, 2025, SANTIAGO, CHILE – Delphos brings crucial access to funding for SMEs in the Latam region. Maxxa, a leading Chilean fintech focused on serving SMEs, has closed a $10.6M transaction with Symbiotics, a premier Swiss-based impact-focused fund manager. This deal advances milestones in the mission to tackle one of Latin America’s … Continue reading Maxxa, Symbiotics, and Delphos Announce USD 10.6 Million Deal to Support SME Growth in Chile

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World Bank Group
United States

Global Economy Stabilizes, But Developing Economies Face Tougher Slog

Long-Term Growth Outlook is Weakest Since Start of the Century WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2025—Developing economies—which fuel 60 percent of global growth—are projected to finish the first quarter of the 21st century with the weakest long-term growth outlook since 2000, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Even as the global economy stabilizes in the next two years, developing economies are expected to make … Continue reading Global Economy Stabilizes, But Developing Economies Face Tougher Slog

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Delphos
Asia, Impact Newswire Exclusive, United States

Delphos Advises on a Landmark $150M Deal for Mongolian Mortgage Corporation – Bolstering Housing Access

Press Release – 16 January 2025 – Washington, DC and Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaThe U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has received approval from its Board of Directors on a $150 million landmark financing to the Mongolian Mortgage Corporation (MIK), advised by Delphos, the global financial advisory firm. This transformative deal will see the DFC acquire $150 million of mortgage-backed securities, managed by MIK, enabling local commercial banks to … Continue reading Delphos Advises on a Landmark $150M Deal for Mongolian Mortgage Corporation – Bolstering Housing Access

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World Economic Forum
Europe

Climate Hazards Will Slash 7% Off Corporate Earnings Annually by 2035, Research Warns

News Release – 11 Dec 2024 World Economic Forum, [email protected] Geneva, Switzerland, 11 December 2024 – Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035—an impact akin to COVID-19-level disruptions every two years. The reports—Business … Continue reading Climate Hazards Will Slash 7% Off Corporate Earnings Annually by 2035, Research Warns

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Fort Monroe Authority
United States

Fort Monroe Authority Announces Scott D. Martin as New Chief Executive Officer

Press Release – November 26, 2024 – FORT MONROE, Va. – The Fort Monroe Authority (FMA) is pleased to announce Scott D. Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a national search. Martin will assume his new role in January 2025. “I am honored to join the Fort Monroe Authority team to preserve this incredible landscape and guide its future as a vibrant community … Continue reading Fort Monroe Authority Announces Scott D. Martin as New Chief Executive Officer

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Galvanize Climate Solutions
United States

Galvanize Climate Solutions’ Real Estate Strategy Acquires Third Asset

The firm’s pioneering real estate strategy leverages proprietary technology with the aim of optimizing energy efficiency savings, generating renewable power, and increasing asset value Press Release – November 22, 2024 – NEW YORK – Galvanize Real Estate (“GRE”), the sustainable real estate strategy of investment firm Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), today announced its acquisition of a 608,000 sq. ft. industrial asset located at 150 Milford … Continue reading Galvanize Climate Solutions’ Real Estate Strategy Acquires Third Asset

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