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COP28 UAE's $85B in commitments will pave the way for a transformative era in clean energy and climate finance. Former White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Pegasus Capital Advisors' CEO Craig Cogut spell out next steps and the value of private investment in climate finance in their Devex op-ed. Gina and Craig share more about the exciting new partnership with Curvalux and UCLG Africa leveraging funds from the Green Climate Fund. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenFinance #GlobalImpact #COP28 #COP29

In this article, I share my thoughts on how COP28's outcomes will impact the private sector in Africa - thank you for the opportunity to contribute African Climate Wire! #climatechange #COP28 #privatesector #ESG #africanews

On the sidelines of the COP, a series of climate finance announcements were made that could advance private-sector climate investment on the African continent. Countries were able to reach agreement on key milestones such as renewable energy and energy efficiency which will undoubtedly shape global demand and supply chains. However, stalled progress on carbon markets and Article 6, and weak text on the phase-out of fossil fuels may dilute the effectiveness of these milestones—Insights by Dalit Anstey. Read more: https://bit.ly/3U9XUAy #ESG #COP28

Not sure whether to laugh or cry. COP29 Azerbaijan's Organizing Committee includes NO WOMEN and 28 men, among them oil and gas executives. Headed by Azerbaijan's environment minister, himself a 26-year oil and gas industry veteran. #climatefailure #climateaction #environmentalpolicy #feminism #diversityandinclusion #climatechange #climatesummit #justtransition #energytransition #sustainabilityleadership https://lnkd.in/gMrcfTiV

A summary of concrete and vital actions - we need governments that redirect fundings, having long-term perspective and courage to enter into strong global alliancies of necessary decisions! #registertovote

Low Carbon is a proud signatory of a letter urging the UK government to lead by example with ‘ambitious’ and ‘investable’ climate targets. Low Carbon stands with more than 50 businesses, investors and financial institutions in signing the letter to the Prime Minister. Read the full letter coordinated by the UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero (BGA): https://lnkd.in/ePcfRGCd With COP29 just weeks away, there is an opportunity to place Britain as a clean energy superpower that can lead by example. Beverley Cornaby, Chair of the BGA and Director of Corporate Leaders Groups UK, said: “If the Government can accelerate policy action towards achieving its 2030 climate target, the UK has an opportunity for growth, innovation, investment and to build resilience. The private sector stands ready to work with policy makers in delivering this, with over 50 signatories calling for a new era of UK climate leadership.” Low Carbon is a business leading on climate action. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #COP29 #EnergyTransition #Renewables #ClimateLeadership #ClimateAction #PoweringTomorrow

Report on role at COP28 praises UK contribution, but warns leadership on the international stage is being undermined by mixed messages at home The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has urged the UK government to enhance efforts in meeting domestic climate targets, expressing concerns that mixed messages on decarbonisation plans could harm the country's leadership position at UN climate talks. While acknowledging the UK's significant role in negotiating ambitious agreements at COP28, the CCC emphasised the urgent need for action to fulfill goals set under the UAE Consensus and support the global transition away from fossil fuels. The report also raised concerns about the impact of new fossil fuel projects on the UK's decarbonisation trajectory and highlighted the country's reputation suffering due to mixed messages on climate ambition. #growth #investment #Battery #batteryenergystorage #renewables #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #solarenergy #solarpower #renewables #renewableenergy #investment #cleanenergy #cleanelectricity #greenenergy #greenpower #innovation #greeneconomy #greenbusiness #greenfuture #decarbonisation #netzero #change #batterystorage #batterytechnology #electricity #jobs #battery #cop28 #cop28uae

Climate finance was a key theme of COP28 negotiations, with the launch of a new climate investment fund and billions of dollars pledged towards mitigation, adaptation and the just transition. This could be good news for the private sector, which has a vested interest in key agreements on funding, renewable energy and carbon markets. But as Dalit Anstey writes, slow progress on implementation and watered down texts could also have a negative impact for the private sector. Read Anstey's analysis of the private sector's position on our website: https://lnkd.in/dmYWh3JF #climatechange #climatefinance #investment

This is phenomenal! Last October I witnessed a clear vision of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike on Green Transition plan at the #PRI conference 2023 and now it’s ready to take off! I’m excited to learn from this transformation initiative by a country that was known for a manufacturing and exporting economy (one among the high CO2 emitters and largest economies). I’m sure that many countries can learn from it and take their actions. I have been developing my curiosities for Nepal: Can Nepal also take a major step towards green growth? Can Nepal become innovative in green financing and raise the required capital by selling #GreenBonds locally and internationally? Can Nepal become one of the green countries ( stop financing the RCC structure, replace the fossil fuel with clean fuel, start developing/promoting the green cities, green zones, subsidize the green initiative, promote sustainable consumption etc)? #Nepal #Netzero #greenfinancing #Greenbonds #transition #climatechange

Global political, business, and climate leaders will have gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, for COP29. The annual COP meeting is the culmination of a year of hard work and progress to meet our climate targets. I, along with City firms, will be at COP29 offering our help to meet net zero.