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Laura Lee to run first Asia-led climate philanthropy advisory
The former Credit Suisse executive has been appointed CEO of an organisation that aims to help close Asia’s US$815 billion climate finance gap.
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Could a Global South movement boost gender-responsive investments amid DEI retreat?
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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.
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The Liveability Challenge 2026 launches with record S$4m boost for climate tech start-ups
Backed by Temasek Foundation with new support from Singapore government agency A*Star, the ninth edition of the global competition doubles catalytic funding for disruptive decarbonisation and cooling innovations, with submissions now open.
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Philippines will champion regional framework to scale blended finance as Asean chair: central bank sustainability head
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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