Nepal’s forest-protecting communities could miss out on World Bank carbon funds
The World Bank is set to pay the country up to US$45 million in results-based financing to reduce its land use emissions. But only 72 per cent of the funds are expected to reach the beneficiaries after administrative deductions.
Published on: 2024-12-31 01:55:00
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India’s road to net zero needs a renewable energy boost
India's power distribution companies need a least cost-based procurement strategy and a people-centric energy transition to achieve net zero.
Published on: 2024-12-30 09:34:00
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Indonesia risks carbon ‘backfire’ with vast deforestation for sugarcane
A plan to clear rainforests half the size of Switzerland for sugarcane plantations, which commenced recently, would nearly double the country's total greenhouse gas emissions and impact Indigenous communities in Papua, a new report warns.
Published on: 2024-12-30 04:06:00
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How developing nations can raise money to offset climate crisis
Emerging economies need to explore innovative, pragmatic strategies to mobilise funds for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Published on: 2024-12-27 10:57:00
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