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Studio EB Global sustainability setbacks will not affect the Singapore lender’s transition engagement efforts with businesses, especially those committed to their net zero efforts, says Yoonmee Jeong, who heads OCBC's global wholesale banking sustainability office.

Studio EB Despite a slowdown in gender-inclusive commitments from traditional western markets, the Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has pushed ahead with plans to scale women-focused 'orange capital', while forging new alliances to expand the 'orange economy' in emerging Asia.

China has emerged as a leading global issuer of green and sustainability bonds – with US$555.5 billion issued by the end of 2024 – as its sustainable finance sector rapidly expands and internationalises.

The incoming Asean chair will need to rally the regional bloc around boosting investment in climate and adaptation projects, with blended finance as a key focus, suggested Ellen Joyce Suficiencia, director of BSP's sustainability office. This is especially as Western aid wanes and Southeast Asia must fill its funding gap.

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Chinese state-owned banks has shrunk as commercial bank "co-financing" grows. But a meaningful green pivot to lower-income countries, especially for renewable projects, has yet to be seen. Oleh Yunnan Chen

Emerging economies need to explore innovative, pragmatic strategies to mobilise funds for climate adaptation and mitigation. Oleh Amar Rao

The sustainable development goal financing gap has widened significantly in many developing countries in the region. Coordinated multi-stakeholder regional partnerships and cooperation are needed to mobilise new resources. Oleh Naoko Ishii

It is no exaggeration to say that the GCF’s replenishment campaign is a test of the world’s commitment to combating global warming. A successful outcome would not only help close the massive global climate financing gap, but would also allow developed countries to rebuild trust by showing that they understand the urgency of the crisis. Oleh Mahmoud Mohieldin dan Vera Songwe

Oleh Simon Zadek dan Jayati Ghosh

Oleh Dr Pieter E. Stek

Oleh Rika Safrina dan Imaduddin Abdullah

Oleh Dave Sandor

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ADX's chief strategy and transformation officer Matthias Büchler tells the Eco-Business podcast why sustainability is a key growth strategy and how the COP summit shaped ESG reporting for listed companies on the exchange.

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