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Harris and Hispanic Caucus discuss Northern Triangle banking and lending options
Vice President Kamala Harris and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus this week discussed microcredit and digital banking technology options in the Northern Triangle to help tackle a root cause of the immigration crisis, Axios…
Scientists predict ‘above normal’ Atlantic hurricane season
“We are seeing an increase in the proportion of hurricanes reaching Major Hurricane Status, Category 3 and above,” said Dr Emanuel. "This is what we see unequivocally in satellite data."James Kossin, also with NOAA, has done research…
EBRD lends € 1 million to Sparkasse Leasing in North Macedonia to support SMEs
SKOPJE (North Macedonia), May 11 (SeeNews) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Tuesday that it is granting a € 1 million ($ 1.2 million) loan to Sparkasse Leasing Skopje to…
A global agreement for sustainable finance by Fabio Panetta
With the rise of national climate commitments and the renewal of multilateralism, there is a unique opportunity to forge a global consensus on issues such as carbon pricing, green transition and sustainable finance.…
EIB and SBI launch € 100 million financing for climate action and sustainable development
In a significant development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the State Bank of India (SBI) have launched a new € 100 million (~ $ 121.63 million) initiative for the climate action and sustainable finance.The official announcement…
Addressing Climate-Related Financial Risk Through Bank Capital Requirements
Introduction and summary
The climate crisis has profound implications for every sector of the economy, every corner of society, and every aspect of public policy. Several years ago, it may have been…
The next 100 days will be crucial to ensure climate resilience
This second article on climate resilience policies within the Biden administration was written with Laurie Schoeman.
Last week we discussed how President Biden's first 100 days in power helped us reset the country and make the 2020s…
Why Indian Americans are feeling helpless right now: NOTICE
On average, 120 people have died in India every hour over the past two weeks, according to the Indian Ministry of Health. That's 120 lives lost in a ride or episode of "Survivor" or a banal Zoom reunion. Crematorium ovens are melting…
Lithium mining techniques increasingly under ESG scrutiny – report
According to Fitch, ESG-minded investment principles will take center stage and change the way lithium producers do business.
More than half of the world's lithium reserves are found in what is known as the "lithium triangle", covering…
AnnCharlott Enberg shortlisted for IAOTP Empowered Woman Award
Ms. AnnCharlott Enberg, Global Head of RMT Functional Safety | Measurement solutions
Emerson Automation Solutions | Rosemount Tank Radar AB was recently chosen to receive the Empowered Woman of the Year award for 2021 from the…