New York, April 29 – The Climate Investment Platform (CIP) has launched a call for proposals to unlock investments in projects that advance climate action and energy security in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The selected projects will help fund clean energy opportunities in the island nations—who are among the most vulnerable to climate change—through […]
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High hopes and high expectations for climate finance
This year starts with high hopes for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopes for a green recovery that leaves no-one behind. Hopes that the world will get on track to win the race to zero emissions. 2020 ended with growing ambition for carbon neutrality, and 2021 will be a decisive year to transform this […]
African island nations make ambitious plans for sustainable energy
“The climate crisis will sweep away my country if the world doesn’t keep its promises.” In his recent plea to step up climate action, the president of Marshall Islands, David Kabua sought to remind the world that for many small island nations, climate change is a very real existential threat. […]
New Climate Investment Platform Targets Increase in Flow of Capital to Clean Energy Projects
New York, NY, 22 September 2019 – In response to country needs to mobilize low-carbon, climate-resilient investments, a new global public good announced today will aim to increase the flow of capital in developing countries to meet climate ambitions. The Climate Investment Platform (CIP) is an inclusive partnership welcoming all stakeholders from governments to international […]