Insightful analysis of the links between #climatechange and rising food prices worldwide from Carbon Brief https://lnkd.in/gYtET3iT
IFC Climate & Sustainability
International Trade and Development
Washington, DC 116,921 followers
Advancing climate business and sustainability in emerging markets
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IFC is working to mobilize private capital to address climate change in the world's most challenging markets and support sustainability initiatives that prioritize environmental stewardship and social equity. Our industry-standard environmental and social governance standards help build trust and foster a business environment that values ethical practices and long-term sustainability. Learn more about IFC Climate Business: www.ifc.org/climatebusiness Learn more about IFC ESG & Sustainability: www.ifc.org/sustainability
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Axel van Trotsenburg and Germany's Steffi Lemke: "While chemicals are vital for development, we still need to learn how to better handle single-use plastics, discarded electronics, and old-fashioned pesticides, among others, to avoid the threat to people’s health and the environment." https://lnkd.in/dQB9Bueh #LivablePlanet #CircularEconomy #CleanAirNow
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#CleanAir is a game changer—it allows people, economies, and our environment to thrive. It means healthier communities and a healthier climate. Good air quality is also fundamental to promoting and sustaining a livable, breathable planet for future generations. #BlueSkies #LivablePlanet #CleanAirNow https://lnkd.in/dvSy_K5J
Clean Air Blue Skies Game Changers
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Steel industry generates 7% of global #GHGEmissions but offers great decarbonization potential due to almost 100% recycling potential. See how IFC - International Finance Corporation is supporting the #greentransition of the steel industry in #Indonesia.
Asia produces about half of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, with hard-to-abate sectors including steel accounting for roughly a quarter of the total. Adopting technologies and sustainable practices that can reduce these emissions will be a real game changer, allowing countries to pursue low-carbon development and achieve climate change targets as they continue to industrialize. Our new partnership with Indonesia’s PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk, announced at the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024, is a step towards advancing #decarbonization in the country’s steel industry. Click here for the press release: https://lnkd.in/gsh47a4y Learn more about the project in our exclusive interview with Reuters: https://lnkd.in/gmGMcC5W
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📢 NEW REPORT from The World Bank: How can we harness the power of education for climate action while adapting our education systems for greater resilience? Our new report explores this crucial question, uncovering some startling facts: ➡️ Education is a powerful tool: Each year of schooling increases climate awareness by 9%. ➡️ But climate change is disrupting learning: Rising temperatures are negatively impacting student test scores. Schools were closed in 75% of major climate-related events over the past 20 years. ➡️ The future demands new skills: A transition to a more sustainable future requires reskilling and upskilling for most existing jobs. Our research shows that by strengthening foundational skills, integrating practical climate curriculum, and developing green skills across all sectors, we can more quickly and easily transfer to lower carbon economies. Want to know more about how education can shape our climate future? Read our full report here: http://wrld.bg/Ks9g50TeZ8r
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#Africa emits less than 4% of global #GHGemissions, yet it is the most affected by the harmful consequences of #climatechange. That's why key #African stakeholders are working to align the continent's #climate priorities ahead of #COP29 summit in Baku. African Development Bank Group African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). https://lnkd.in/dw_A34u4 #adaptation #resilience IFC Africa Kristina Nwazota Jason Hopps Hawa Seydou DIOP
African Institutions Converge in Abidjan to Shape Climate Agenda for COP29
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The World Bank study shows that in almost 60% of banks in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs), lending for climate-related investment accounts for less than 5% of their overall portfolios, and more than one-quarter offer no climate financing at all. Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on economic opportunities and development outcomes in EMDEs, requiring far greater investment than they currently receive. Banks in EMDEs have the potential to play a larger role in closing the climate financing gap. https://lnkd.in/e9XC57Nv
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A new World Meteorological Organization report zeroes in on the state of climate in #Africa. Here are the key takeaways: ➡ Africa is warming faster than the global average. In 2023, the continent experienced deadly heatwaves, heavy rains, floods, tropical cyclones, and prolonged droughts. ➡On average, African countries are losing 2–5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and many are diverting up to 9 percent of their budgets responding to climate extremes. ➡In sub-Saharan Africa, the cost of adaptation is estimated to be between US$ 30-50 billion annually over the next decade, or 2-3 percent of the region's Gross Domestic Product. Kristina Nwazota Devon Maylie Hawa Seydou DIOP Jason Hopps https://lnkd.in/gNUXwv_E
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
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Toymaker the LEGO Group says it is on track to replace the #fossilfuels used in making its signature bricks with more expensive #renewable and #recycled plastic by 2032 after signing deals with producers to secure long-term supply. #recycle #reuse #circulareconomy https://lnkd.in/ec3_sYgp
Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic
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Sea level rises in the #Pacific Ocean are outstripping the global average, a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report showed, imperiling low-lying island states. Globally, sea level advances are accelerating as higher temperatures driven by the continued burning of #fossilfuels melt once-mighty ice sheets, while warmer oceans cause water molecules to expand. #climateaction #resilience https://lnkd.in/er5x57f6
Sea levels rising faster in Pacific than elsewhere, says WMO report
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