Green Investment Services: National Financing Vehicles

LIFE is the EU’s financial instrument supporting environmental, nature conservation and climate action projects throughout the EU. Since 1992, LIFE has co-financed some 4306 projects. For the 2014-2020 funding period, LIFE will contribute approximately €3.4 billion to the protection of the environment and climate.

Introduction to the Green Climate Fund and the opportunities for the private sector

Head of the Climate and Environment Department at the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Andrea Ledward, speaks on the sidelines of the Global Landscapes Forum: The Investment Case, held on 6 June 2016 in London. The forum brought together experts from the financial services industry with leaders from the corporate sector, government…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) aims at mobilizing funding at scale to low-emission and climate-resilient projects and programmes in developing countries. KfW was among the first Accredited Entities of the Fund and has successfully submitted one of the first project proposals to the GCF, called Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Mainstreaming in Bangladesh.…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) aims at mobilizing funding at scale to low-emission and climate-resilient projects and programmes in developing countries. KfW was among the first Accredited Entities of the Fund and has successfully submitted one of the first project proposals to the GCF, called Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Mainstreaming in Bangladesh.…

On Dec. 9, 2009, Ben Verwaayen, CEO, Alcatel-Lucent, sent a short video message for the audience at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. He emphasizes that we can help the world to grow, by bringing stakeholders together, and at the same time, we can help the world to become greener than ever before, by using ICT solutions, that the world…

In this video, Ben Verwaayen, Alcatel-Lucent CEO, is highlighting the positive role that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can play in combating climate change and enabling a low carbon economy.

In the transition to cleaner and greener economies, the OECD is helping government and business with the tools to get climate finance right for greener growth plus job creation, while treating our environment as a precious resource.

Greater China Director of the Climate Group, Wu Changhua, on why the survival of green financing is dependent on the growth of the private sector. The challenge now is how to nurture the relationship between the different stakeholders involved in this industry.

Paul Wolvekamp of Both ENDS discusses how civil society can play a key role in ensuring that climate finance is accountable, participatory and responsive to local needs.

The CIP is a tool that will allow #Kampala to enhance its emergency in the international financial market, enhance its credit rating for financial benefit and prioritise capital projects for funding. This is the world's first CIP in developing countries. It all started when #Kampala achieved a credit worthiness status in 2015. #Kampala is uniquely…

What do a windmill in the Netherlands, apartment buildings in Romania, forests in Turkey and a metro in Ecuador have in common? They all benefit from EIB climate finance. In the last five years we have contributed over 90 billion euros to this goal. With benefits for our environment, our economy and our quality of life, we all gain from climate action,…

This 6-minute video looks at some of the ways USDA is helping farmers, ranchers and forest landowners mitigate and adapt to climate change.

The subject of environmental protection is of special significance for DB Schenker. As a globally active supplier of transport services, we are acutely aware of our responsibility with respect to nature and future generations.

Nordea Asset Management - Climate and environment solutions (UK)

Thailand offers the right climate for your investments with solid infrastructure, superb connectivity, diverse industries, and competitive advantages. Attractive benefits are provided for businesses that focus on advanced technology, research and development, innovation, product and engineering design, value creation, and the green industry.

The Most Versatile and Economical building design in the world. Earthships can be built in any part of the world, in any climate and still provide you with what you need to survive, with 'modern' amenities, if desired.

A look at the past and the future of Triodos Renewables, a public limited company, owned by over 4,000 investors who want their money to help tackle climate change, and recognise the long-term business potential of renewable energy.

New financial products are providing innovative ways to combat climate change. Green bonds give investors the opportunity to invest in activities that provide a steady return and help the planet at the same time

Climate action is a key priority for the EU. To respond to challenges and investment needs related to climate change, the EU has agreed that at least 20% of its budget for 2014-2020 – as much as €180 billion − should be spent on climate change-related action.

The Green Investment Scheme guarantees that funds from the sale of surplus assigned amount units (AAU) will be allocated to "green" projects. The scope of co-financed undertakings is broad -- from the enhancement of energy efficiency, through the promotion of low-emission solutions (including clean coal technologies), to renewable energy…

Barbara Buchner was interviewed at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Climate Finance to discuss trends in climate finance and implications or developing Asian countries in Manila, Philippines on 4 April, 2013. An estimated USD 140-175 billion annually will be required for developing countries to effectively mitigate the effects of climate change…

An estimated USD 140-175 billion annually will be required for developing countries to effectively mitigate the effects of climate change by 2030. Mr. Michael Rattinger of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was interviewed at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Climate Finance to discuss trends in climate finance and implications or developing Asian…