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New US$1 billion palm oil finance scheme links procurement volumes to forest conservation projectsPolicy & Finance
New US$1 billion palm oil finance scheme links procurement volumes to forest conservation projects
The more palm oil they buy, the more they contribute to a US$1 billion fund that aims to protect 500,000 hectares of forest in Southeast Asia. Consumer goods giants PepsiCo, Nestle, and P&G are working with Wilmar on the venture, called Rimba Collective. -
How can small renewable power producers help the Philippines reach its 35% clean energy target?Policy & Finance
How can small renewable power producers help the Philippines reach its 35% clean energy target?
Unlike large independent power firms, smaller developers struggle to attract finance for their green projects. Industry experts discuss how they can overcome the barriers to production and help the country meet its climate goal.
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Philippines to build first offshore wind farm: What lessons can it learn from Asian neighbours?Energy
Philippines to build first offshore wind farm: What lessons can it learn from Asian neighbours?
Eco-Business speaks with wind developer Theo Sunico of Triconti ECC, which has tapped into the Philippines' nascent wind market. Wind has the potential to meet soaring consumer demand for power, but will policy disconnect stall growth? -
Q&A: What does China's 14th 'five year plan' mean for climate change?This week, at the annual 'two sessions' political gathering in Beijing, the Chinese government approved a key policy document that will heavily influence the nation’s economic development — and climate policies — over the next decade and beyond.
Sustainable Finance Opinion
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Can palm oil become a sustainable investment?– Investors are wary of palm oil due to its social and environmental ills. But given the lack of viable alternatives and the possibility of sustainable production, investors may wish to view certified palm oil in a different light. -
Greening the “Special Relationship”– Joe Biden's arrival in the White House, and the United Kingdom's role as host of this year's United Nations climate summit, gives the Anglo-Saxon world a unique opportunity to demonstrate climate leadership in 2021. -
How to make climate investments flow to distributed renewables– Although great strides have been made in funding large-scale renewable projects, investment trends remain misaligned with the world's future needs. Distributed renewable energy have great potential to fill the gap but face challenges.
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