Nigeria has announced a $2 billion National Climate Change Fund, signaling a renewed push to accelerate clean energy development and climate resilient infrastructure in Africa’s most populous country. The initiative was unveiled by President Bola Tinubu during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, positioning Nigeria as a more assertive player in global
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
The U.S. withdraws from UNFCCC following a directive signed by Donald J. Trump, marking the most far-reaching reversal of American participation in international climate governance since the framework’s creation more than three decades ago. In a presidential memorandum released Wednesday, the White House ordered the United States to exit the
Peace Boat US UN engagements in 2025 unfolded across a series of major United Nations and multilateral convenings, reflecting an expanding role for civil society actors operating within formal ocean, climate, and peace processes. Over the course of the year, Peace Boat US participated in UN conferences, diplomatic forums, and
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
By Jennifer L Clean technology is changing how the world makes and uses energy. It is helping reduce pollution and fight climate change. More companies are building tools and systems that produce energy without burning carbon fuels. These companies attract investors who want growth and a positive environmental impact. In
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,
KKR has launched a new European rail leasing platform through a strategic partnership with Vienna-based Green Mobility Partners, marking a significant private capital move to accelerate rail electrification and modernisation across Europe. Under the agreement, KKR has acquired a majority stake in Green Mobility Partners (GMP), providing capital and strategic
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
The Trump administration has suspended leases for five large offshore wind projects already under construction along the U.S. East Coast, invoking national security concerns in a move that immediately rattled energy markets and intensified a widening confrontation with coastal states over energy policy and federal authority. The decision, announced Monday
