The EU Contribution to Current Climate Finance Goals
The EU's contribution to current climate finance goals, including its impact on EU climate goals and international climate finance. It analyzes the progress made, open questions and issues, and proposes ways forward to increase effectiveness.
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Blended Finance in India
Blended finance in India combines development finance, philanthropic funds, and private capital to drive social, environmental, and economic progress while providing financial returns. The market has seen steady growth with USD 5.6 billion deployed across transactions. Annual investments show a posi
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UK Export Finance
UK Export Finance is the world's first export credit agency, supporting UK businesses in winning contracts, fulfilling orders, and getting paid for their exports. They offer a range of financial products to assist in all sectors, including insurance, buyer finance, and guarantees. With a mission to
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Understanding Climate Change: Weather vs. Climate, Kppen-Geiger Classification, and Major Climate Zones
Explore the distinctions between weather and climate, delve into the Kppen-Geiger Climate Classification System, and discover major climate categories such as tropical climates. Gain insights into climate change and its impact on our environment.
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National Climate Change Bill Overview
The National Climate Change Bill aims to establish an effective response to climate change in South Africa, promoting a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. It focuses on coordinated actions, adaptive capacity enhancement, greenhouse gas management, and a fair global contribution.
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Contrasting Public Finance and Private Finance
Public finance involves the income and expenditure of governmental bodies, focusing on societal welfare, compulsory nature, coercive revenue collection, and long-term welfare objectives. In contrast, private finance pertains to individual financial operations, voluntary nature, income adjustments to
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Center for Impact Finance Research - Overview
The Center for Impact Finance Research at Rothschild & Co focuses on conducting independent research to understand the impact of firms' non-financial performance on their financial performance, the role of finance in addressing current challenges, and methods to measure non-financial performance. Th
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EU Climate Investment Deficit Report Launch Event
The launch event of the first edition of the EU Climate Investment Deficit Report highlights the importance of climate investments in shaping Europe's future. The report focuses on tracking public and private investments to assess the EU's progress towards the 2030 targets set by the European Green
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Regional Climate Modeling in CORDEX South Asia for Climate Change Research
This information details the regional climate modeling efforts within the CORDEX South Asia framework, focusing on high-resolution dynamical downscaling of CMIP5 climate projections. It highlights the activities, opportunities, and challenges for assessing regional climate change, along with future
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International and Sustainable Finance
Delve into the Master's programs offered at FEB Campus Brussels focusing on international and sustainable finance. Learn about the diverse course curriculum covering financial markets, corporate finance, modern banking, investment banking, and more. Engage with expert faculty in areas such as sustai
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Investment Responses to Biophysical Climate Impacts on Water, Energy, and Land in SDGs and Climate Policies
Investment assessments using Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) are evolving to include biophysical climate impacts, assessing climate uncertainty on investments. The approach involves the MESSAGEix-GLOBIOM IAM, considering climate policy, SDG measures, and impacts under different scenarios. Climat
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Gender-based Climate Change Litigation: A Key Solution?
Gender-based climate change litigation is emerging as a potential solution to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on different genders. Various international bodies have recognized the importance of integrating a gender-responsive approach in climate action to uphold human rights,
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University of Glasgow Finance Department Organizational Structure
The University of Glasgow's Finance Department is structured with key positions such as Executive Director of Finance, Heads of Finance for Colleges and University Services, Procurement Team, Management Accounts Team, and Tax, Treasury & Financial Reporting Team. The organization chart outlines repo
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Understanding Infrastructure Financing Options and Principles
This presentation discusses the various tools and principles of infrastructure financing, including project finance, corporate finance, public finance, and blended finance. It covers the differences between financing and funding in infrastructure provision, the challenges faced by infrastructure ser
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Understanding Climate Finance in Green Futures
Explore the significance of Climate Finance in Green Futures through examples from Thailand and Costa Rica. Learn about mitigation and adaptation efforts, funding sources like the Green Climate Fund, and career opportunities in this pivotal sector. Discover how Climate Finance addresses climate chan
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Legal Infrastructure for Asset Finance in Civil Law Jurisdictions
The Civil Code outlines obligations and guarantees in asset finance, with specific qualifications like lawful causes of preference and security trusts. Privileges and hypotecas play key roles in the legal system. Title transfer by way of security fosters integrated asset finance systems. The aviatio
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Understanding Behavioral Finance in "Finance for Normal People
Delve into the world of behavioral finance as presented in "Finance for Normal People," exploring how investors and markets behave based on cognitive and emotional factors. The book covers topics such as cognitive shortcuts and errors, emotional biases, and correcting investment mistakes. It also di
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Gender and Climate Change in Agriculture: Impacts and Adaptation Strategies
This workshop explores the intersection of gender and climate change in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of considering gender dynamics in adaptation planning. It covers the effects of climate change on men and women in agriculture, reasons for gender-sensitive adaptation planning, global and
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Impact of Taxation Laws Amendment on Real People Home Finance
The Taxation Laws Amendment Bill proposes changes affecting non-bank lenders like Real People Home Finance, limiting their doubtful debts allowance to 25% of the IFRS 9 provision. This would result in an inequitable treatment compared to banks, impacting the sustainability of non-bank lending busine
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Regional Project Proposal to Enhance Climate Resilience in Pakistan, Mongolia, and PRC
This proposal outlines a regional project focusing on enhancing climate resilience and agricultural productivity in Pakistan, Mongolia, and the People's Republic of China (PRC). The project aims to increase access to credit for smallholder farmers, promote climate-smart agriculture technologies, and
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Green Finance: Understanding Financial Solutions for Sustainable Projects
Explore the world of green finance, focusing on the use of financial products and services to support eco-friendly projects beyond just climate finance. Learn about the need for additional finance in various sectors like conservation, energy, and renewables. Discover the main financial instruments u
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Personal Rights in European Climate Litigation
Climate litigation in Europe focuses on individual rights and the shortcomings of traditional governance mechanisms in addressing climate change. The emergence of climate litigation as a crucial tool in governance is driven by the need to protect individuals and specific groups who are disproportion
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Understanding Climate Financing for Adaptation: NAP Country-Level Training
Explore Module IV.2 on financing adaptation in National Adaptation Plans (NAP). Learn about tracking climate financing, determinants of financing strategies, potential funding sources, and activities that require funding for adaptation. Discover the Climate Public Expenditures and Institutional Revi
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Analyzing Systemic Climate Risk in the Financial Sector
This study discusses systemic climate risk in the financial sector by examining the effects of climate risks on financial institutions. It aims to design a market-based framework to assess the vulnerability of financial institutions to climate risks and analyze potential contagion effects. The frame
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Climate Justice Global Impact Indicators Webinar - June 2023
Explore the Climate Justice Theory of Change, key definitions, impact indicators, and the importance of climate-relevant decision-making in this informative webinar. Gain insights on climate adaptation, resilience, and the effects of climate change, all aimed at empowering marginalized communities t
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Climate Finance as a Catalyst for Private Sector Financing in Latin America
Climate finance plays a vital role in leveraging private sector financing for energy projects in Latin America. Public and private sources, along with intermediaries, contribute to a significant portion of climate finance flows. Examples include ministries, government agencies, development banks, an
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National Priorities for Climate Change Science and Knowledge in Canada
Canadians are experiencing firsthand the impacts of climate change, including wildfires, heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, and droughts. To address these challenges, foundational climate change science and knowledge are essential for understanding our changing environment, identifying impacts, making i
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Climate Finance Issues in Caribbean/SIDS/AOSIS Negotiations
The negotiations on climate finance are crucial for the Caribbean/SIDS/AOSIS regions due to the increasing impact of climate change-related disasters. Key issues include meeting science-based targets, replenishing funds like GEF and the Adaptation Fund, and making decisions on finance. These negotia
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Understanding Climate and Its Impact on Earth
Exploring the fundamentals of climate, this comprehensive guide covers topics such as climate zones, climate formation, atmospheric composition, the role of CO2, ocean heat absorption, and circulation patterns. From the basics of weather and seasons to the significant impact of climate change, learn
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The Teacher-Friendly Guide to Climate Change
The Teacher-Friendly Guide to Climate Change authored by Ingrid Zabel, Don Duggan-Haas, Robert Ross, and others explores topics such as climate measurement, natural causes of climate change, historical climate perspectives, and more. It delves into the significance of understanding past climates to
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Climate Change Myths and Realities: Debunking Common Misconceptions
This content discusses common myths surrounding climate change and provides evidence-backed realities to debunk them. Topics include the pause in warming, natural climate variability, misconceptions about climate models, the impact of CO2 on plant life, and the consensus among climate scientists. Th
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Overview of Recent Climate Finance Assessments and Reports
This update highlights the latest information regarding climate finance, including the Fourth Biennial Assessment and Overview of Climate Finance Flows. It includes methodological issues, updated data on climate finance flows, assessment of climate finance, and mapping information relevant to the Pa
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The Global Observing System for Climate and Terrestrial Climate Observations
The Global Observing System for Climate (GCOS) plays a crucial role in observing climate-related variables globally. Established in April 1992, GCOS focuses on what, how, and where to measure, sustain measurement, manage change, data transmission, management, rescue, and access. It addresses concern
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Amendments to WIPPS Manual for Climate Prediction at INFCOM-3, April 2024
The document discusses amendments to the Manual on WIPPS for climate prediction, including new recommendations for weather, climate, water, and environmental prediction activities. It introduces concepts such as Global Climate Reanalysis and the coordination of multi-model ensembles for sub-seasonal
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Climate Change Litigation in Aotearoa/New Zealand: LCANZI Action and Judicial Review
The Lawyers for Climate Action NZ Incorporated (LCANZI) are actively involved in climate change litigation in Aotearoa/New Zealand, including challenging government decisions related to climate responses. A notable case involved a judicial review against Auckland Transport, where the High Court refu
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Understanding Weather and Climate Factors
Weather and climate are essential aspects of understanding the Earth's atmosphere. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate represents long-term averages over 30 years. Factors influencing climate include distance from the equator, altitude, proximity to the sea, wind direc
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Understanding the International Climate Regime and Governance
In this comprehensive overview, Dr. Annalisa Savaresi delves into the intricacies of the international climate regime, highlighting key aspects such as international climate law, major climate conferences like COP26, and the evolution of climate governance. The discussion covers important agreements
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The Role of Insurance Companies in Climate Finance: Addressing Global Challenges through Local Investments
Exploring the engagement of insurance companies in climate finance, this presentation highlights the significance of private sector involvement in tackling climate change at a local level. It delves into key concepts such as mitigation, adaptation, and the global scientific targets for combating cli
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UK Climate Resilience Programme Webinar Series 2021
The UK Climate Resilience Programme is hosting a webinar series featuring experts discussing climate resilience, adaptation strategies, and socio-economic pathways for the UK. Attendees can engage in presentations, Q&A sessions, and access recorded content post-event. Learn about the latest developm
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Understanding the Actuaries Climate Index: A Comprehensive Guide
The Actuaries Climate Index (ACI) is an essential tool that measures climate risks using historical data collected since 1961. It focuses on extreme climate events and sea level changes, providing valuable insights into the impacts of climate change. By analyzing the ACI and its components, users ca
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