Climate Capital

Energy, Oil & GasEnvironment

Why funding nature-based solutions is crucial to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss

Nature-based investments are already profitable and scalable, and could create 395 million jobs by 2030, but receive only 15% of the investment of traditional climate solutions
A river in the city of eThekwini in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. eThekwini is addressing climate risks in the Greater Durban area by restoring rivers and implementing community-led management programmes. In addition to collecting more than 100 tonnes of waste and clearing 98 hectares of invasive species, the nature-based initiative has created more than 1,000 jobs since its launch in 2022.
OpinionPolitics & Policy

How to close Africa’s climate finance gap

Without urgent reforms, African nations won't raise the $2.8 trillion needed by 2030 to meet Paris Agreement emissions targets
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EnvironmentOpinion

Green finance: laying ground for a low-carbon future

Climate change will have a significant impact on Uganda’s economy, which is over-reliant on natural resources. Primary sectors such as agriculture, water, energy, and fisheries are highly vulnerable
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