World Bank
Risk
World Bank report adds to warnings that demand for biofuel is driving the large-scale purchase of agricultural land in developing countries
08 September 2010
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2 min read
Climate change
New report argues China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam can ensure greenhouse gas emissions peak within 15 years
19 April 2010
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2 min read
Climate change
International Finance Corporation issues $200m fixed rate bond to help fund low carbon projects in developing world
16 April 2010
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2 min read
Investment
US, Britain, the Netherlands, Italy and Norway abstain from vote in protest
09 April 2010
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3 min read
Climate change
US and UK reportedly opposed to plans for World Bank-backed South African coal plant over fears about rising emissions
08 March 2010
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3 min read
Investment
Bond issues raise finance for low-carbon and climate adaptation projects in developing world
22 February 2010
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2 min read
Climate change
$300m for renewable energy investments and $400m for REDD in developing countries
10 February 2010
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2 min read
Technology
Poorer countries still waiting for overall US funding commitment
15 December 2009
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2 min read
Politics
As World Bank raises $130m through its latest green bond issue, US Treasury officials recommend controversial institution plays greater role in climate funding
04 December 2009
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2 min read
