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Singapore Invests Close to S$300 million in National Quantum Strategy and Announces Green Data Centre Roadmap for Sustainable Growth

Singapore Invests Close to S$300 million in National Quantum Strategy and Announces Green Data Centre Roadmap for Sustainable Growth

Singapore also released the finalised Model Governance Framework for GenAI and announced that it is working with fellow small state Rwanda on an AI Governance Playbook for Small States Mr Heng Swee Keat, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Research Foundation NRF, outlined an investment of close to S$300 million into Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to

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The Fourth United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) wrapped up today in Antigua and Barbuda

UN Conference on Small Island Developing States delivers new era of resilience amidst SIDS’ crippling debt crisis

Declaration acts as catalyst for renewed commitment to sustainable development ahead of Summit of the Future The Fourth United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) wrapped up today in Antigua and Barbuda with unanimous support for a bold new 10-year plan of action that will deliver meaningful change for

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Day 1 of SIDS4 Conference Concludes with Urgent Calls for Climate Action and Financial Reform

Day 1 of SIDS4 Conference Concludes with Urgent Calls for Climate Action and Financial Reform

The fourth international meeting of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), known as SIDS4, commenced with powerful speeches from key leaders, underscoring the critical challenges and opportunities facing these vulnerable nations. The conference, held in Antigua and Barbuda, brings together representatives from across the globe to address the pressing issues of

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SIDS4 to Push for Debt Relief and Climate Investment at COP29

SIDS4 to Push for Debt Relief and Climate Investment at COP29

Key Impact Points: At the upcoming COP29 climate summit, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will advocate for crucial debt relief and climate investment. The SIDS4 meeting in Antigua and Barbuda underscores the need for a coordinated approach to financial resilience and sustainable growth. Debt Relief and Climate Investment Strategic Vision

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Prime Minister Browne Advocates for Innovative Public-Private Partnerships at Global Business Network Forum 2024

Prime Minister Browne Advocates for Innovative Public-Private Partnerships at Global Business Network Forum 2024

Key Impact Points: Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne delivered a compelling address at the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2024, advocating for innovative public-private partnerships to drive sustainable economic growth in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Browne highlighted the untapped potential of sports tourism and the orange economy,

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Small islands on the frontlines of catastrophic climate crisis, crippling debt, exacting heavy toll on development gains

UN: Small islands on the frontlines of catastrophic climate crisis, crippling debt, exacting heavy toll on development gains

Building small islands’ resilience to external threats and charting new pathways to sustainable prosperity front and centre at UN Conference  The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) opened today in Antigua and Barbuda to deliver a bold new and transformative plan of action to help SIDS build resilience, tackle

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IFC and the Italian Climate Fund Partner with Eni to Support Biofuel Production, Farmers in Kenya

IFC and Italian Climate Fund Announce $210 Million Investment in Kenya’s Biofuel Industry

Key Impact Points IFC and the Italian Climate Fund have announced a $210 million investment in Eni S.p.A.’s Kenya subsidiary. This investment will expand advanced biofuel production, supporting decarbonization and benefiting up to 200,000 small-scale Kenyan oilseed farmers. IFC will contribute $135 million, while the Italian Climate Fund will add

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Banks to play a pivotal role in the low-carbon transition, contributing up to $600 billion annually through 2030

Banks to play a pivotal role in the low-carbon transition, contributing up to $600 billion annually through 2030

Global banks and financial institutions have an annual $44 billion revenue opportunity through 2030 from an increasingly pressing requirement for financing and investment in the low-carbon transition, Bain & Company research reveals today in a new analysis. Bain’s study highlights a $600 billion “addressable opportunity” for banks and other global financial institutions to fill a gap

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Sustainable Investments

How can we encourage sustainable investments in forest biodiversity?

By Rach Colling A new science-policy study from EFI sets out how forest-related biodiversity could be included in the EU Taxonomy, to help encourage sustainable investments in forests. The EU Taxonomy Regulation creates a common set of indicators and criteria to classify sustainable commercial activities and investments. While forest-related activities

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