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COP27: Inconsistent progress on fossil fuels shows need for flexibility
Reports published at COP27 suggest slow but steady progress by banks on interim sector targets for net zero. But political reality, particularly in the US, requires a delicate approach.
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Sponsored by Commercial International Bank (CIB)Sustainable finance is growing across the Africa and the Middle East region, home to countries most vulnerable to climate change and dependent on fossil fuels. In an interview, Dr. Dalia Abdelkader, chief sustainability officer at Commercial International Bank (CIB), gives her view on the progress being made across the region, and the role of the CSO in helping to drive this.
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COP27 Conversations — The CSO's role in the design and application of a sustainability strategy
In this second of two interviews on some of the big issues shaping the debate at COP27, we spoke to Egypt's Commercial International Bank (CIB) on the strategic importance of sustainability for banks, and the role of the chief sustainability officer on making it happen. -
COP27 Conversations — Sustainable finance in Africa and the Middle East
In this first of two interviews on some of the big issues shaping the debate at COP27, we spoke to Egypt's Commercial International Bank (CIB) on the importance and growth and development of sustainable finance across Africa and the Middle East. -
What was I doing at COP27?
The climate circus has packed up and left, with everyone disappointed and no one surprised. Some thoughts from a COP first-timer. -
Understanding Europe’s energy security challenge via Chaos Theory
To solve the clean energy equation, the EU needs to spend less time on butterflies and tornadoes and start focusing on the gaps in-between, writes Christopher Hawes. -
Can mining make the sustainability transition?
Among industries that have a big impact on the environment, mining is one of the most impactful. As mainstream banks and investors increasingly question their commitment to miners, one specialist investor is seeing an opportunity and believes the industry is beginning to change, adopting new approaches to reduce its impact and be more sustainable, writes Claire Landon. -
Geothermal power - tapping the heat beneath our feet
There is enough geothermal energy under the earth’s crust to power the world. The problem is funding. Capex needs, project risk and first-of-its-kind technology have left geothermal overlooked and underappreciated. Jamie Beard and Project InnerSpace are hoping to change that, writes Steven Gilmore.
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CIB: Leading on Egypt and Africa’s sustainability drive
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COP27: Africa takes to the ring in world’s climate change fight
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Africa / Most Read
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A groundbreaking repo facility for African sovereign Eurobonds was completed in time for a debut trade as COP27 took place. The road to closing the deal was far from simple.
International financial institutions have an important role supporting the sustainable transition of African countries in parallel with their economic growth and development. To achieve this, their work in facilitating the flow of sustainable finance across the continent is critical, writes Claire Landon.
