Tag: Climate Change

The African Development Bank (AfDB) plans to raise $27bn for investment in poorer African nations and issued a statement demanding wealthy nations meet their climate promises. 

A projected $1.7tn will be invested in low carbon energy capacity this year, according to new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. 

Overlapping regions facing major climate impacts along with food and fuel insecurity and supply chain disruptions. 

New five-year bond raises AUD500m for projects with a significant climate-resilience and adaptive infrastructure aspect. 

Industry leaders from the global infrastructure ecosystem have used an international summit this week to examine and debate recommendations for actions on decarbonisation pathways.

Schneider Electric’s senior VP, building segments president, Estelle Monod and global segment director, design firms, Stacy Van Dolah-Evans tell IG that trust, training and culture change can help the construction industry overcome the knowledge gap that has held back decarbonisation.

As the inaugural Global Leadership Forum Summit approaches, we asked FIDIC CEO Dr Nelson Ogunshakin about the significant industry response to the biggest challenges the world faces.

African Development Bank Group's Dr Akinwumi Adesina tells leaders in Berlin that Africa is the sustainable solution but needs investment.

We speak with the renowned innovator and chairman of Solar Impulse, Bertrand Piccard, as he prepares to lead climate discussions at the forthcoming Global Leadership Forum in Geneva.

Projects in Armenia, Colombia and the Seychelles will boost resilience, energy transition and sustainable growth.