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Carbon Credits: A climate financing solution for Kenya?

Kenya pledged to establish domestic legislation and an institutional framework to govern participation in both carbon market and non-market mechanisms.

Energy Positive

Ghana: The Climate Crisis As a Diplomatic Battlefield

[IPS] Accra, Ghana -- The climate crisis, a defining challenge of the 21st century, is not just an environmental issue; it is increasingly a critical arena for international diplomacy. From intense negotiations at COP summits to the politics of energy transitions and resource control, climate change is shaping the geopolitical landscape.

Climate and weather Negative

Premier Shehbaz to visit Egypt for D-8 summit this week

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during the COP27 climate summit in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. — Reuters/fileISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to leave for Egypt on an official visit from December 18 to 20 to participate in the 11th...

Climate and weather, government Neutral

Cathay Financial Holdings ruft zur Mobilisierung der Klimafinanzierung auf, um die industrielle Klima-Revolution voranzutreiben

Cathay Financial Holdings: Taipei (ots/PRNewswire) - Der 29. UN-Klimagipfel (COP29) endete mit einem Konsens in Aserbaidschan, bei dem der Präsident von Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC), Chang-Ken Lee, die Unternehmensdelegation anführte, in der Hoffnung, sich für ...

Awards and recognitions Neutral

Cathay Financial Holdings Calls for Climate Finance Mobilization to Drive the Climate Industrial Revolution

TAIPEI, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th UN Climate Change Summit (COP29) ended with consensus in Azerbaijan, during which Cathay Financial Holdings' (Cathay FHC) President Chang-Ken Lee led the corporate delegation, hoping to advocate for climate finance mobilization. As the opening speaker at the "World Climate Summit (WCS)," a key event alongside COP29, Lee delivered a speech titled "Driving Systemic Change for Climate and Nature Solutions." His visionary and comprehensive insights garnered strong resonance from the diverse global audiences. In his remarks, Lee highlighted the unprecedented challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic transformation. Drawing parallels to the transformative impacts from the First Industrial Revolution's steam engine to the Fourth Industrial Revolution's digital advancements, Lee called for a "Climate Industrial Revolution" and a "Nature Industrial Revolution" to drive structural and systemic transformation across energy, circular economy, nature-based solutions, and technological innovation.He acknowledged that such transformations will inevitably impact existing economic structures and social equity, making the establishment of just transition mechanisms a critical task. Lee expressed optimism that collaboration and dialogue with global leaders would accelerate the development of climate finance solutions across Taiwan, Asia, and the broader international community.Lee noted that "finance" has become increasingly central to COP discussions, with COP29 dubbed the "Finance COP." This underscores the critical role of financial mechanisms in achieving climate goals. He emphasized that the financial sector's growing focus on supporting climate resilience projects hinges on integrating cross-sectoral resources and leveraging diverse financing approaches. Aligning resources effectively with specific projects based on varying risk profiles and capital needs is essential to make climate finance solutions both actionable and scalable.Lee emphasized that beyond proper resource allocation, innovative financial models and tools can unlock suitable funding. He pointed to the promising progress of mechanisms such as blended finance, transition finance, impact investing, and pay-for-success bonds. By adopting these innovations, financial institutions can better assess risks and channel significant resources toward sustainable transformation.Lee also shared Cathay FHC's decade-long commitment to climate finance. With over USD 400 billion (approximately TWD 12 trillion) in assets under management and a client base representing 63% of Taiwan's population, Cathay FHC has spearheaded initiatives such as low-carbon financing, international advocacy, and the development of sustainability-focused products and services.In 2011 and 2016, for example, Cathay FHC financed Taiwan's first solar power and offshore wind energy projects, advancing renewable energy development. The company launched Taiwan's first sustainability-themed private equity fund and pledged to achieve 100% renewable energy use across all global operations by 2050, in line with its net-zero emissions goal. By 2023, Cathay FHC had committed over USD 50 billion (TWD 1.6 trillion) to sustainable financing, including more than USD 10.3 billion (TWD 330.5 billion) in low-carbon investments.In closing, Lee humorously referenced a popular Taiwanese saying: "Money doesn't disappear; it just turns into something you like." He remarked, "Every dollar invested in climate solutions transforms into a better, more sustainable future." Lee called on corporations and financial institutions to take bold and immediate action, emphasizing that global unity is crucial to achieving a lasting impact on sustainability.Since 2021, Cathay FHC has partnered with the World Climate Foundation (WCF) to participate in key COP events, including hosting live broadcasts of COP27 in Egypt and becoming the first Taiwanese company to serve as a global strategic partner for the WCF in 2023. Lee has represented Taiwan's financial sector at key global forums, including the COP28 World Climate Summit in Dubai, highlighting Taiwan's innovative contributions to climate finance.Cathay FHC continues to gain international recognition for its leadership in sustainability. Actively participating in global initiatives such as the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), Climate Action 100+, RE100, and Nature Action 100, Cathay FHC has solidified its reputation as a leader in sustainable finance. Domestically, the company co-hosted the "Cathay Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Summit" with the Taiwan Stock Exchange, engaging companies that represent 82% of Taiwan's market capitalization and account for 54% of carbon emissions from listed companies. Cathay FHC remains steadfast in driving industry and societal progress toward sustainable development, cementing its role as a climate finance pioneer in Taiwan. President Lee emphasized the need for a "Climate Industrial Revolution" and a "Nature Industrial Revolution" to achieve net-zero transformation. These revolutions, he stressed, are essential for driving structural and systemic changes across energy, the circular economy, nature-based solutions, and technological applications. Concluding his speech with a touch of humor, Lee referenced a popular Taiwanese saying: "Money doesn't disappear; it just turns into something you like." He remarked, "Every dollar invested in climate solutions transforms into a better, more sustainable future." Lee urged businesses and financial institutions to accelerate their efforts, stressing that global unity is critical to creating a lasting and profound impact on sustainability.

Climate and weather Neutral

Cathay Financial Holdings Calls for Climate Finance Mobilization to Drive the Climate Industrial Revolution

TAIPEI, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th UN Climate Change Summit (COP29) ended with consensus in Azerbaijan, during which Cathay Financial Holdings' (Cathay FHC) President Chang-Ken Lee led the corporate delegation, hoping to advocate for climate finance mobilization. As the opening speaker at the "World Climate Summit (WCS)," a key event alongside COP29, Lee delivered a speech titled "Driving Systemic Change for Climate and Nature...

Climate and weather Neutral

Cathay Financial Holdings Calls for Climate Finance Mobilization to Drive the Climate Industrial Revolution

TAIPEI, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th UN Climate Change Summit (COP29) ended with consensus in Azerbaijan, during which Cathay Financial Holdings' (Cathay FHC) President Chang-Ken Lee led the corporate delegation, hoping to advocate for climate finance mobilization. As the...

Climate and weather Neutral

Cathay Financial Holdings Calls for Climate Finance Mobilization to Drive the Climate Industrial Revolution

TAIPEI, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th UN Climate Change Summit (COP29) ended with consensus in Azerbaijan, during which Cathay Financial Holdings' (Cathay FHC) President Chang-Ken Lee led the corporate delegation, hoping to advocate for climate finance mobilization. As the opening speaker at the "World Climate Summit (WCS)," a key event alongside COP29, Lee delivered a speech titled "Driving Systemic Change for Climate and Nature Solutions." His visionary and comprehensive insights garnered strong resonance from the diverse global audiences. In his remarks, Lee highlighted the unprecedented challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic transformation. Drawing parallels to the transformative impacts from the First Industrial Revolution's steam engine to the Fourth Industrial Revolution's digital advancements, Lee called for a "Climate Industrial Revolution" and a "Nature Industrial Revolution" to drive structural and systemic transformation across energy, circular economy, nature-based solutions, and technological innovation.He acknowledged that such transformations will inevitably impact existing economic structures and social equity, making the establishment of just transition mechanisms a critical task. Lee expressed optimism that collaboration and dialogue with global leaders would accelerate the development of climate finance solutions across Taiwan, Asia, and the broader international community.Lee noted that "finance" has become increasingly central to COP discussions, with COP29 dubbed the "Finance COP." This underscores the critical role of financial mechanisms in achieving climate goals. He emphasized that the financial sector's growing focus on supporting climate resilience projects hinges on integrating cross-sectoral resources and leveraging diverse financing approaches. Aligning resources effectively with specific projects based on varying risk profiles and capital needs is essential to make climate finance solutions both actionable and scalable.Lee emphasized that beyond proper ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Climate and weather Neutral

Cathay Financial Holdings Calls for Climate Finance Mobilization to Drive the Climate Industrial Revolution

TAIPEI, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th UN Climate Change Summit (COP29) ended with consensus in Azerbaijan, during which Cathay Financial Holdings' (Cathay FHC) President Chang-Ken Lee led the corporate delegation, hoping to advocate for climate finance mobilization. As the...

Climate and weather Neutral

Cathay Financial Holdings Calls For Climate Finance Mobilization To Drive The Climate Industrial Revolution

(MENAFN - PR Newswire) TAIPEI, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th UN Climate Change Summit (COP29) ended with consensus in Azerbaijan, during which Cathay Financial Holdings' (Cathay ...

Renewable energy, energy Neutral

Senators continue to wait for House lawmakers to ‘sort it themselves’ on spending

Corporate news Negative

Flight Attendant Hospitalized After Falling From Plane

NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA flight attendant fell out of a plane while preparing for takeoff in the U.K. after the steps were taken away from the door, according to reports. The employee, working a TUI Airways flight at East Midlands Airport on Monday, opened the door to the plane and stepped out without realizing the steps were gone, according to Nottinghamshire Live. The attendant, who was identified as a woman by the outlet, “stepped into a void and fell.” Emergency services were called to the scene, and she was taken to the hospital, a spokesperson for the ambulance company said. Now, the incident is being investigated by the Air Accident Investigations Branch. “An accident which occurred at East Midlands Airport on Monday 16th December was notified to the AAIB,” a spokesperson told Nottinghamshire Live. “An investigation has been launched and inspectors have visited the airport to gather evidence and make enquiries to understand more about the circumstances.”Read it at Nottinghamshire LiveRead more at The Daily Beast.

Accidents Negative

Volta Finance Limited - Net Asset Value(s) as at 30 November 2024

Volta Finance Limited (VTA / VTAS)November 2024 monthly reportNOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION, OR PUBLICATION, IN WHOLE OR PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES

Corporate news Neutral

Volta Finance Limited - Net Asset Value(s) as at 30 November 2024

Volta Finance Limited (VTA / VTAS)November 2024 monthly reportNOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION, OR PUBLICATION, IN WHOLE OR PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES

Corporate news Neutral

What the hell is going on in Congress, explained

President-elect Donald Trump didn’t even wait to start his second term before throwing Congress into chaos, sinking a bipartisan spending deal and making his own demands as a government shutdown looms at midnight. In one sense, this is just the latest installment of a very familiar story involving House Republican dysfunction over spending battles, and [...]

Government Negative

US government removes Chinese chip giant AMEC from major blacklist

Two prominent Chinese companies have been dropped from the Department of Defense’s concerning companies list.

Negative

Democrats’ New Attack On Trump And Musk All But Doomed To Backfire

'Elon Musk has Donald Trump in a vise'

Elections, government Negative

Famed podcaster Kara Swisher pitching ‘long-shot’ bid to buy Washington Post from Jeff Bezos

“The Post can do better,” Kara Swisher told Axios. “It’s so maddening to see what's happening. ... Why not me? Why not any of us?”

Entertainment Negative

Famed podcaster Kara Swisher pitching ‘long-shot’ bid to buy Washington Post from Jeff Bezos

“The Post can do better,” Kara Swisher told Axios. “It’s so maddening to see what's happening. ... Why not me? Why not any of us?”

Entertainment Negative

Democrats say lines of communication open with GOP on funding, but no bill presented

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told his party that lines of communication have reopened between his office and Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) to avert a government shutdown this weekend, members said. Democrats said Jeffries revealed the development during a caucus meeting on Friday morning. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) told reporters that Jeffries said the [...]

Politics Negative

Here's how Ravichandran Ashwin will walk out to bat with Virat Kohli at MCG

Though it was not clear what exactly Ashwin meant, netizens assumed that the great off-spinner was referring to their very brief but significant partnership in the famous win over Pakistan at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground in the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Cricket Neutral

Beating Australia would put stamp on year

It is time for the White Ferns’ leading trio to step up and for the rain to stand down.

Sports Positive

Pakistan's Javed Miandad lauds PCB on negotiations with ICC on hosting CT 2025, says ‘we have sent a clear message... ’

On Thursday, the ICC confirmed that the Champions Trophy 2025 will take place in Pakistan, but India's matches will happen at a neutral venue—most likely in Dubai.

Cricket Neutral

I will be with you at MCG: Ashwin tells Kohli

Chennai, Dec 20 (PTI) R Ashwin is promising to walk out with Virat Kohli at MCG barely 48 hours after announcing his international retirement. Sounds bizarre? But this is exactly how he chose to thank his teammate of 14 years for his stirring tribute to the ace spinner. “I’ve played with you for 14 years [...]

Cricket Negative

Sports News | I Will Be with You at MCG: Ashwin Tells Kohli

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. R Ashwin is promising to walk out with Virat Kohli at MCG barely 48 hours after announcing his international retirement. Sounds bizarre? But this is exactly how he chose to thank his teammate of 14 years for his stirring tribute to the ace spinner.

Sports Neutral

I will be with you at MCG Ashwin tells Kohli

Chennai, Dec 20 (PTI) R Ashwin is promising to walk out with Virat Kohli at MCG barely 48 hours after

Politics Neutral

PCB gained move than BCCI: Pakistan legend on Champions Trophy venues

Retired Pakistani cricketers expressed their relief after the ICC reached a breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse with India playing all its matches of the mega event at a neutral venue instead of host nation of Pakistan. In return, Pakistan will also play all its games in ICC events hosted by India at a neutral ...Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS.

Cricket Positive

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: A struggling format wages on campaign for relevance

Unlike last year, this edition will attract little interest from Indian Premier League teams and at best offer a stage for the fringe players to stake a claim for a national team berth ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Cricket Positive

'If you don't come and play here...': Miandad claims PCB 'gained more than BCCI' after ICC confirms hybrid model for CT

Javed Miandad commented on what he saw as a win for the PCB following the Champions Trophy negotiations.

Cricket Neutral

India enter U19 Women’s Asia Cup final with 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 20, 2024 Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla picked a brilliant four-wicket haul to set the base for India entering the final of the U19 Women’s Asia Cup with four-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Friday. Aayushi, who picked three wickets in India’s previous Super Four win over Bangladesh, [...]The post India enter U19 Women’s Asia Cup final with 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka appeared first on Yes Punjab News.

Cricket Positive

US proposes voluntary guidelines for self-driving vehicles in waning days of Biden administration

DETROIT (AP) — In the waning days of President Joe Biden's administration, the government's highway safety agency is proposing voluntary safety guidelines for self-driving vehicles. But a rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration putting the plan in place won't be approved before the end of Biden's term in January and likely will be [...]

Automotive Neutral

Why Kemp and other Georgia leaders are headed back to US border with Mexico

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp and state legislative leaders are headed to the U.S. border with Mexico on Friday to visit the roughly 85 Georgia National Guard troops stationed there to curb illegal crossings.

Government Neutral

Svjetski mediji o godišnjoj konferenciji Putina: Ismijavao NATO, optužio Google i YouTube

Tradicionalna godišnja press konferencija ruskog predsjednika pod nazivom "Direktna linija sa Vladimirom Putinom" jučer je održana i ispraćena od strane velikog broja svjetskih medija.

Awards and recognitions Neutral

Senile Biden Frees 100+ Illegals Who Rioted at Border Because They're Not 'Border Security Risks' Under His Policy: Report

Since Inauguration Day 2021, President Joe Biden’s policies on the southern border have been as out of touch with reality as the president himself. With Biden’s long-self-evident four-year descent into [...]The post Senile Biden Frees 100+ Illegals Who Rioted at Border Because They're Not 'Border Security Risks' Under His Policy: Report appeared first on The Western Journal.

Government Negative

China tilda la cárcel de Guantánamo de "herida abierta" de Cuba

PEKÍN (Sputnik) — La prisión estadounidense de Guantánamo es una "herida abierta" de Cuba y una evidencia de la interferencia ilegal de Estados Unidos en los asuntos de este país, declaró el portavoz del Ministerio de Exteriores chino, Lin Jian, en una rueda de prensa.

Awards and recognitions Neutral

Ông Donald Trump bị "bẽ mặt", chính phủ Mỹ sát vạch đóng cửa

Dự luật chi tiêu được ông Donald Trump ủng hộ không được thông qua tại Hạ viện Mỹ hôm 19-12.

Awards and recognitions Neutral

Trump wants debt ceiling in the budget deal. If not, he says let the government shutdown start now

Hours before the start of a federal government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump doubled-down on his insistence that a debt ceiling increase be included in any deal. And if not, he says, let the closures “start now.” Trump, who is not...

Economy Negative

Trump wants debt ceiling in the budget deal. If not, he says let the government shutdown start now

Hours before the start of a federal government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump doubled-down on his insistence that a debt ceiling increase be included in any deal. And if not, he says, let the closures “start now.” Trump, who is not...

Economy Negative

Forest Service leasing authority for affordable housing on track for renewal following passage of public lands bill in Congress

A sprawling public lands and outdoor recreation legislative package is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk after receiving congressional approval this week. The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, which passed the U.S. Senate...

Energy Positive

Estudiantes internacionales instados a regresar a campus de EEUU antes de la investidura de Trump

Awards and recognitions Neutral

Dodgers to pay $2M for police, fire services during parade: LAT

The memories of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 championship season may be priceless for fans, but celebrating the Boys in Blue certainly wasn't cheap for the team. The Dodgers shelled out more than $2 million to pay for the Los Angeles Police and Fire departments to work the Nov. 1 parade, the Los Angeles Times [...]

Baseball Neutral

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

The U.S. flu season is underway. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its latest flu-monitoring data, and noted sharp increases in several measures. Thirteen states last week were reporting high or very high levels of flu-like...

Diseases Neutral

MacDougall: Justin Trudeau — it's long past time to go

Even a cabinet shuffle can't save Trudeau. If it wants to survive, the Liberal party mustn't put up with him any longer.

Politics Negative

"Should celebrate, will lift them in series": Ravi Shastri on India

Ravi Shastri feels that such performances help lift the team and provide a psychological advantage in such a series. He believes that the fight shown in the third Test could be crucial for India in the series ahead. Heading into the Melbourne game, the confidence of the Indian team is clearly visible

Cricket Positive

Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher Headlines College Football Playoff Athletes With Baseball Ties

Here are six players on College Football Playoff rosters with intriguing baseball backgrounds, including several Georgia quarterbacks. The post Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher Headlines College Football Playoff Athletes With Baseball Ties appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America.

Baseball Neutral

JASON LEWIS: Shoot The Drones Down

'The invasions of privacy could get even worse'

Politics, accidents Negative

UK car production plummets 30.1% in worst November since 1980

This marks 9th consecutive month of falling output

Automotive Negative

Every 'The Talk' Host Through the Years and Why They Left

The Talk has been a daytime TV staple since it premiered in 2010. The show first aired with Sara Gilbert, Holly Robinson Peete, Leah Remini, Julie Chen and Sharon Osbourne as cohosts, but that panel has changed several times since then. The Talk returned for season 11 in September 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Osbourne, [...]

Television Neutral

Rancho Santa Margarita to begin $3.1 million construction project in January

"For the city of Rancho, this is a larger construction project we have seen in a while," the city manager said.

Real estate Positive

Cineplex opens new Playdium location at Toronto CF Fairview Mall

Cineplex has opened its latest Playdium at CF Fairview Mall in Toronto. Notably, Fairview is the first location to have both a Cineplex theatre and a Playdium entertainment centre under the same roof. The 19,000 sq ft Playdium features more than 60 amusement games, including racing, VR, and bowling, as well as various food and [...]

Movies Neutral