Key Takeaways from COP29: WEF
COP29 summit in Baku underscored the global climate agenda, and also highlighted complex geopolitical backdrop, emphasizing urgent action against climate change
India to Resist Shift in Focus from Climate Finance to Mitigation
India expressed dissatisfaction with the CoP29 summit and pledged to resist any shift in focus from climate finance to mitigation
Is a Breakthrough Possible at COP29?
As COP29 draws to a close, delegates await updates on negotiations regarding a new climate finance target during COP29 climate talks
India Pushes for Equitable Climate Action
Though India met its 2015 emission reduction targets, it still faces significant challenges in balancing economic growth with climate action.
MDBs Pledge $120B Climate Finance
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) have pledged $120 billion in climate finance for countries to achieve climate outcomes
Climate finance Target: Real or Hogwash?
India is advocating for a $1 trillion annual climate finance target at the Azerbaijan United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29
IFC’s $400 Million Support to Bajaj Finance Fund Raising Initiative
The funding for Bajaj Finance aims to support women-owned microenterprises, improve access to climate finance for EVs and EECG, promote financial inclusion
$78 T Needed to Achieve Net-Zero and 1.5 C Warming
A new report says that decisive action is needed to achieve net-zero by 2050, as world is currently on path for 2.5˚C to 3˚C global warming
5 Statements UN Climate Secretary Made to Step Up Climate Finance
The UN Climate Secretary made pertinent observations about the co-relation between climate finance and climate action. These 5 statements sum up his sentiments.
Vivriti Capital Secures $25 Million from ADB for Climate Finance
Vivriti Capital will use atleast 30 percent of the funds for EV financing, including charging stations and battery swapping stations.
Climate Financing Start-up Raises $6.3 M
Climate financing start-up Two Point O Capital has raised $6.3 million in a seed funding round led by Omnivore.
India Working on International Cooperation to Empower Global South
India is prioritizing international cooperation and is assessing its financial requirements at COP29 to set quantifiable goals.
