Tag: Climate

Launch of Green Guarantee Company to mobilise billions in climate finance
Europe, Global

Launch of Green Guarantee Company to mobilise billions in climate finance

Press release – 05 Feb 2024 The world’s first climate-focused guarantee company is set to unlock billions in climate finance for developing countries by providing guarantees for institutional investors buying green bonds issued and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and green loans issued in the private credit market.   The Green Guarantee Company (GGC), developed by the Development Guarantee Group, which was co-founded with … Continue reading Launch of Green Guarantee Company to mobilise billions in climate finance

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GALVANIZE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Global, United States

Alex Munoz Joins Galvanize Climate Solutions As Vice President of Asset Management

The New York City based hire will be responsible for improving cash flow and increasing value of the real estate investments through capital repositioning and sustainability initiatives NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), the climate-focused global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Alex Munoz to Vice President of Asset Management for the firm’s sustainable real estate investment strategy. Munoz will be responsible for improving cash flow … Continue reading Alex Munoz Joins Galvanize Climate Solutions As Vice President of Asset Management

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Climate
Europe, Global, Middle East

Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List

Press release – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2023 (IUCN) – Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals. The update, released at the COP28 UN climate conference in the United Arab Emirates, also includes the first global freshwater fish assessment, and highlights the impact of illegal logging … Continue reading Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List

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Nations
Africa, Europe, Global

Nations must go further than current Paris pledges or face global warming of 2.5-2.9°C  

Nairobi, 20 November 2023 – As global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions break records, the latest Emissions Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) finds that current pledges under the Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5-2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century, pointing to the urgent need for increased climate action.   Released ahead of the 2023 climate summit in … Continue reading Nations must go further than current Paris pledges or face global warming of 2.5-2.9°C  

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Cognito
Global, Untied Kingdom

Cognito Appoints Doug Hesney as SVP, US Head of Financial Communications

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cognito, the specialist financial communications agency, has announced the appointment of Doug Hesney as the new US Head of Financial Communications and Senior Vice President. Based in the company’s Manhattan office, Hesney’s role will be instrumental in driving the growth of Cognito’s business and service offerings in the North American market. He joins Cognito from Ditto PR, where he served as Chief of … Continue reading Cognito Appoints Doug Hesney as SVP, US Head of Financial Communications

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