As Italy accelerates efforts to reinforce energy security and meet its climate targets, a pair of mid-scale solar projects in the country’s south has reached a decisive financial milestone. Zelestra has secured approximately €13 million in senior debt green financing from BPER to support the construction of two solar plants
Egypt mobilizes €688 million through the Global Green Bond Initiative as the Ministry of Environment advances financing for the country’s National Climate Change Strategy 2050, according to a 2025 report reviewed by Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment Dr. Manal Awad. The financing, mobilized in the Ministry’s
Oman floating factory operations have formally begun with the launch of a high-tech vessel designed to catch, process, and freeze fish directly at sea, marking a shift in how the Sultanate develops its fisheries sector under Oman Vision 2040. The project, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water
The recently launched Carbon Compared launched to increase transparency within the VCM, making it easier to make informed decisions around carbon credits and offsetting. The platform connects buyers directly to project developers, enabling a direct relationship with the project that their purchases support. On the free platform, project design documents,
Japan has announced a new package of Japan clean energy investment subsidies worth 210 billion yen ($1.3 billion), aiming to accelerate the use of decarbonised electricity across industry while strengthening regional economies and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. The subsidies, unveiled by a senior official at the Ministry of
New York, 18 December 2025 — A major financing package of US$67 million approved by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is set to accelerate frontline environmental action in vulnerable ecosystems and communities across Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa, with implementation support from the
Tanzania has secured approval from the Global Environment Facility for a US$6 million initiative aimed at safeguarding some of the country’s most critical coastal and marine ecosystems, advancing a national effort to link climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and inclusive blue economy growth. The project targets the Tanga–Pemba Seascape, a stretch
Canada has moved to formalize its approach to sustainable finance, announcing that it will launch a national sustainable investment taxonomy by the end of 2026, led by the Canadian Climate Institute. The initiative is intended to provide clear, science-based criteria for identifying “green” and “transition” investments, as the federal government
Dutch pension fund PME has withdrawn a €5 billion equity mandate from BlackRock, marking the second major loss for the world’s largest asset manager in the Netherlands in recent months as European asset owners tighten expectations around climate alignment and stewardship. PME, which manages approximately €59 billion on behalf of
When Green Impact Exchange unveiled its 2026 product roadmap, the announcement did more than outline a set of new financial instruments. It signaled an attempt to rewire how public markets engage with climate, governance, and long-duration capital. At the center of that effort is Maria Mähl, newly appointed Chief Product
