Climate finance

Financial information platform Finimize partners with CFA Institute to empower investors through education

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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The global financial education brand is now working with Finimize on a nine-month campaign which aims to support beginners through to investment professionals.

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  • The global financial education brand is now working with Finimize on a nine-month campaign which aims to support beginners through to investment professionals.
  • CFA Institute’s vision is to establish itself as the investment industry go-to when it comes to skilling, upskilling, and reskilling.
  • "Our partnership with CFA Institute is a milestone for both Finimize and the industry at large.
  • The partnership is built on a shared belief in making financial education more accessible and engaging for investors at all levels."

COP 28: Sabará Group participates at the world event on climate change

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), more than 40% of the planet's population is "highly vulnerable" to climate change. And no matter where you fit in, this issue impacts your life in some way, whether it's disrupting a vacation trip due to the extreme heat, or the price of food at the market due to devastating unseasonal rains. This is one of the issues discussed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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  • This is one of the issues discussed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Specialized in technology and solutions for the water treatment and food and beverage industries, the Sabará Group has a structured ESG department and is always attentive to decisions that impact the world.
  • Integrating social justice into discussions on climate, biodiversity and economic development is not only a wise choice, but an essential commitment", adds Giovanna.
  • The actions mentioned above feature prominently in SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

Climate Finance Top of the Agenda at The Second Edition of R.A.C.E. Sustainability Summit Held on the Opening Day of COP28 in the UAE

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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served as a platform that discussed many critical topics financing the transition to a net-zero economy, climate finance, carbon markets, and sustainable capital markets.

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  • served as a platform that discussed many critical topics financing the transition to a net-zero economy, climate finance, carbon markets, and sustainable capital markets.
  • R.A.C.E Sustainability Summit aimed to reaffirm the UAE's commitment to advancing the global sustainability agenda, capping a series of discussions, insights, and forward-thinking solutions that are set to shape the future of finance.
  • Sustainability Summit at ADFW has reinforced the importance of the global financial community's collective commitment to addressing climate change.
  • R.A.C.E served as a pre-prep event for COP28 where critical negotiations related to Climate Finance took place.

Climate Finance Top of the Agenda at The Second Edition of R.A.C.E. Sustainability Summit Held on the Opening Day of COP28 in the UAE

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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served as a platform that discussed many critical topics financing the transition to a net-zero economy, climate finance, carbon markets, and sustainable capital markets.

Key Points: 
  • served as a platform that discussed many critical topics financing the transition to a net-zero economy, climate finance, carbon markets, and sustainable capital markets.
  • Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, H.R.H Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud and Ronald P. O'hanley.
  • R.A.C.E Sustainability Summit aimed to reaffirm the UAE's commitment to advancing the global sustainability agenda, capping a series of discussions, insights, and forward-thinking solutions that are set to shape the future of finance.
  • Sustainability Summit at ADFW has reinforced the importance of the global financial community's collective commitment to addressing climate change.

TCI Fund Management Establishes Strategic Presence in EMEA Region with Opening of Abu Dhabi Office

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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ABU DHABI, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCI Fund Management Limited ("TCI"), a leading $60bn investment firm, today announced the opening of an Abu Dhabi office, establishing a strategic presence in the United Arab Emirates and EMEA. Bronwyn Owen, Global Head of Investor Relations and Director of TCI Fund Management (AD) Limited has relocated to Abu Dhabi from New York and will head up the new office.

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  • ABU DHABI, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCI Fund Management Limited ("TCI"), a leading $60bn investment firm, today announced the opening of an Abu Dhabi office, establishing a strategic presence in the United Arab Emirates and EMEA.
  • Bronwyn Owen, Global Head of Investor Relations and Director of TCI Fund Management (AD) Limited has relocated to Abu Dhabi from New York and will head up the new office.
  • The firm plans to leverage the Abu Dhabi office and in-person presence in building key regional relationships.
  • Further, the office provides TCI, a foothold in the region that can be leveraged to continue its efforts catalyzing climate action within the private finance sector.

'Do Not Ever Divest of Hydrocarbons' - Larry Fink; COP-28 in UAE Promises Energy Reality says Friends of Science Society

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 3rd, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a surprising Bloomberg interview of Sept. 29, 2023, at the Berlin Global Dialogue forum, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager and decarbonization advocate, said "Hydrocarbons are going to be with us for a long, long time and that's why we are working with energy companies, not against energy companies. That is why we said, 'do not ever divest of hydrocarbons'," bringing much-needed energy reality to the global conversation, says Friends of Science Society.

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  • That is why we said, 'do not ever divest of hydrocarbons'," bringing much-needed energy reality to the global conversation, says Friends of Science Society.
  • Friends of Science says this message should hit home with the Canadian Senators for Climate who are trying to introduce a Climate Finance bill to choke off investment for fossil fuels .
  • This fear was confirmed by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), at a press conference on Sept. 28, 2023.
  • Dr. Clark will be one of Friends of Science Society's guest speakers at their upcoming Oct. 17, 2023 event in Calgary - "Break Free from Climate Tyranny: Evidence Over Ideology."

HenleyCaribbean Announces Inaugural Guyana Diaspora Sustainability & Investment Conference

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Under the theme "Partnering for Diaspora Investment in Guyana," the conference aims to create a platform for dialogue, networking, and investment opportunities.

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  • Under the theme "Partnering for Diaspora Investment in Guyana," the conference aims to create a platform for dialogue, networking, and investment opportunities.
  • "The Guyana Diaspora Conference is a monumental occasion that seeks to bridge the cultural and geographical divides.
  • The conference, supported by the Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a unique event uniting the global Guyanese diaspora, emphasizing equality and diversity while representing all six ethnic groups of Guyana.
  • For more information about the Guyana Diaspora Conference and to view the detailed agenda, visit www.guyanadiasporaconference.com.

COP28 UAE Presidency to convene world-leading economists in the UAE to drive progress on the reform of international finance

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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The COP28 Presidency will convene the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) in the UAE to drive progress on steps to reform international finance ahead of COP28.

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  • The COP28 Presidency will convene the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) in the UAE to drive progress on steps to reform international finance ahead of COP28.
  • The meeting will bring together world-leading economists to define success for COP28, COP29 and COP30, and ensure leaders are ready to hit the ground running on financial reform at COP28.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COP28 Presidency has announced that it will convene the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) on Climate Finance in the UAE this week to drive progress on steps to reform international finance ahead of COP28.
  • The discussions are designed to prepare the ground for COP28 and ensure that the two-week summit delivers tangible action on reform of international finance.

COP28 President-Designate visits Barbados, meeting with Prime Minister and leaders of the Caribbean Community to keep focus on reforming climate finance

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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"The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.

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  • "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • This region knows only too well the human and economic costs of too little finance for climate adaptation and resilience."
  • Dr. Al Jaber said: "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 President-Designate visits Barbados, meeting with Prime Minister and leaders of the Caribbean Community to keep focus on reforming climate finance

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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"The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.

Key Points: 
  • "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • This region knows only too well the human and economic costs of too little finance for climate adaptation and resilience."
  • Dr. Al Jaber said: "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.