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This week, the City Resilience Program is joining the World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center TDLC's first regional Technical Deep Dive forum outside Japan, exploring Solid Waste Management Solutions in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. CRP's Urban Finance Specialist Charles-Antoyne Hurstel is there to introduce key enablers and barriers for the private sector to invest in solid waste management. 🌍 This regional forum is hosting experts and participants from 12 countries from the regions of Africa and MENA, aiming to enhance the understanding of effective SWM systems and strengthen collaborations for co-financing and capacity building opportunities. Thanks to Fukuoka City, ShikoHayashi, IGES, JICA, and the Ministry of Environment of Japan, and experts joining the forum from across the globe, including Kremena Ionkova, Catalina Marulanda, Thierry Martin Ali Abedini Frank Van Woerden and John Morton. ♻️ Effective Solid Waste Management (SWM) is crucial for sustainable urban development, public health, and environmental protection. By addressing operational challenges and enhancing the integration of informal sectors, financially sustainable waste management systems can support both economic growth and resilience against climate change. #SolidWasteManagement #SWM #IGESJapan  #UrbanDevelopment #SolidWaste #Africa #EnvironmentalProtection

#UpdateFromTheFrontlines: ICSC, represented by Director for Climate Policy Danica Marie Supnet, External Communications Manager Ira Dominique Guerrero, and Energy Campaigns and Advocacy Officer Niña Agustin, actively took part in the regional dialogue on decarbonizing the power sector in Southeast Asia and the meeting of the Southeast Asia #EnergyTransition Coalition (SETC) in Bali, Indonesia from August 26-29, 2024. Both activities were led by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). The regional dialogue, held from August 26-27, gathered stakeholders from government and civil society organizations across the region to tackle challenges and opportunities in moving away from fossil fuels and shifting towards #RenewableEnergy deployment and utilization in Southeast Asia. The event was co-organized with Climate Analytics and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security. It was followed by the strategic meeting of SETC, a collaboration among think tanks and civil society organizations in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, and Indonesia, which was held from August 28-29. According to IESR Executive Director Fabby Tumiwa, SETC provides an opportunity for partner countries to join forces and strengthen efforts to advance the energy transition, contributing to more ambitious net-zero targets in the region. Learn more about #SETC: https://lnkd.in/gTgXsx9F

#Green and #lowcarbon development continues to be major policy focus in #China, as indicated by the 2024 Government Work Report, which puts #environmentalprotection as one of the government’s key missions in the year. The Hang Seng Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Clean Energy Index (‘#HSSSHCE’) significantly outperformed the broader market since the beginning of March 2024, as sentiment on the sector was buoyed by supportive policies.   Read our weekly index flash with publication date 13 Mar here: https://lnkd.in/gfwpDZMV #HangSengIndexes #HSI #cleanenergy #greentransition #energytransition #carbonemissions

We are proud to announce our new partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance up to $100 million of green trade in South and South-East Asia. South and South-East Asia are two of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Enabling the development of more renewable energy capacity is essential to achieving the regions’ sustainability goals. Trade is a critical part of this as it enables the flow of green goods. However, many businesses currently lack access to the finance needed to trade these goods. This partnership will support these efforts by helping to meet the demand for longer-tenor finance for climate-related projects. The partnership will be managed through ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) and will focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate-smart agriculture to support the region’s energy transition and climate resilience. Srini Nagarajan, UK in Viet Nam

The discussions will take a focused look at South Africa's progressive shift towards a low-carbon economy by critically examining the challenges inherent in balancing the allure of capital attraction with pressing environmental and social considerations, particularly in the realm of electricity production.

🚀 Exciting News! We've relaunched the Africa Carbon Markets Status and Outlook Report 2024-25 with some fantastic improvements! 🌍📈 Explore our key takeaways and download the upgraded version here: https://lnkd.in/gDqPFqvb Stay ahead with the latest insights. We can't wait to hear your thoughts and takeaways! #ACMI #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #ReportRelaunch #KeyTakeaways

Attendees can expect a comprehensive exploration of the research findings with guidance on how to integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into corporate ESG strategies.

First Climate and Environmental Investment portal in Egypt 💪😊

As global #climateaction continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly clear that #carbonmarkets can be a pivotal development pillar for Africa and unlock much-needed #climatefinance across the continent. The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) is helping shape #Africa’s carbon market future and together, we can create a legacy of positive impact for generations to come. I welcome you to read ACMI's Status and Outlook Report for 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/e-arFYGQ

📰 [𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐆𝐆𝐒𝐂) / 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐅𝐒𝐂)] 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 1&2 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 2024 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐭 This is the GGSC and the SFSC's bi-monthly report compiling Vietnam-focused media coverage, regulatory updates, and business developments. Topics span sustainable architecture, renewable energy, green mobility, water management, the circular economy, and much more. This is an invaluable resource, and we encourage you to check it out! Featured in this Press Cut is “Approve Vietnam’s National Energy Development Strategy until 2030” 👉 Read the full Press Cut below or click here: https://lnkd.in/g9eW78Rk ✉️ Kindly contact Sector Committee Coordinator - Ms. Ngoc Anh at [email protected] for more info about joining the Green Growth Sector Committee (GGSC) and the Sustainable Finance Sector Committee (SFSC) #EuroCham #Vietnam #GGSC #SFSC Green Growth Sector Committee - EuroCham Vietnam EuroCham Vietnam Sustainable Finance Sector Committee (SFSC)