2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference

BrainBox AI Unveils its Dubai Deployments in Support of COP28’s Global Call to Action

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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nations will be gathering in Dubai for this highly anticipated event, to tackle the climate change crisis that grows increasingly threatening with time.

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nations will be gathering in Dubai for this highly anticipated event, to tackle the climate change crisis that grows increasingly threatening with time.
“Each of the countries attending COP28 have experienced the effects of climate change within their respective regions and their battle cry is action.
This year BrainBox AI has had significant wins as it continues its scale up success.
Today’s announcement not only highlights BrainBox AI’s global reach and impact but also reinforces its core mission: using AI to save the planet.

Minister Guilbeault and Germany's Jennifer Morgan confirm contributors are on track to meet US$100 billion international climate finance goal ahead of COP28

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Canada released the Climate Finance Delivery Plan with Germany in September 2021, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26.

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Canada released the Climate Finance Delivery Plan with Germany in September 2021, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26.
The US$100 billion climate finance goal was one of the key commitments that was reaffirmed at the conference.
"Over the past year, Jennifer Morgan and I have been leading the work to ensure developed countries live up to our climate finance commitments.
Enhancing the delivery of climate finance from Multilateral Development Banks to increase and improve climate finance.

Ping An Board Secretary Richard Sheng Speaks at COP27: Ping An Assists China's Energy Transition and Combats Climate Change Risk with Financial Innovation

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Monday, November 21, 2022

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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) is using financial innovation to support China's energy transition and combat climate change risk, said Richard Sheng, Secretary of the Board of Directors.

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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) is using financial innovation to support China's energy transition and combat climate change risk, said Richard Sheng, Secretary of the Board of Directors.
Managing the risks related to climate change is an important part of the Group's long-term development strategy.
For China, as the second largest economy in the world and the largest importer and consumer of energy, energy security is critical, said Mr. Sheng.
Insurance is one of the major sectors of the financial industry confronting climate change risks, said Mr. Sheng.

Ping An Board Secretary Richard Sheng Speaks at COP27: Ping An Assists China's Energy Transition and Combats Climate Change Risk with Financial Innovation

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Managing the risks related to climate change is an important part of the Group's long-term development strategy.

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Managing the risks related to climate change is an important part of the Group's long-term development strategy.
For China, as the second largest economy in the world and the largest importer and consumer of energy, energy security is critical, said Mr. Sheng.
Insurance is one of the major sectors of the financial industry confronting climate change risks, said Mr. Sheng.
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An") strives to become a world-leading retail financial services group.

LONGi displays latest Hi-MO 6 series modules at COP27, releases 2nd White Paper on Climate Action

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.

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Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.
Urgent actions are required to prevent the severe climate impacts caused by global warming by promoting a green, low-carbon transition through aggressive emission reduction measures.
The report released by LONGi is the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action since the company's participation in the United Nations Climate Conference last year.
In terms of implementing corporate climate action, both the management and grassroots employees of LONGi are ambitious and pragmatic.

LONGi displays latest Hi-MO 6 series modules at COP27, releases 2nd White Paper on Climate Action

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.

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Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.
Urgent actions are required to prevent the severe climate impacts caused by global warming by promoting a green, low-carbon transition through aggressive emission reduction measures.
The report released by LONGi is the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action since the company's participation in the United Nations Climate Conference last year.
In terms of implementing corporate climate action, both the management and grassroots employees of LONGi are ambitious and pragmatic.

Green business to reduce 26 million tons of CO2 by 2060: Pertamina

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Monday, November 7, 2022

JAKARTA, Nov 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Pertamina is expecting its green business of new and renewable energy (NRE) to be able to meet its target of reducing 26 million tons of CO2 by 2060, higher than its 2030 target of 11 million tons of CO2 reduction.

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JAKARTA, Nov 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Pertamina is expecting its green business of new and renewable energy (NRE) to be able to meet its target of reducing 26 million tons of CO2 by 2060, higher than its 2030 target of 11 million tons of CO2 reduction.
We are also targeting to be able to produce up to 600,000 bpd of B30 and A20 by 2060," Widyawati noted.
In recent decades, governments have shared climate change responsibilities with academia, business, civil society organizations and others.
"Sometimes this becomes a paradox, a form of discrepancy in social relevance, so that policies are less effective into action.

Kigali International Finance Centre (KIFC) to introduce the Rwanda Sustainable Finance Roadmap to a global audience at COP27

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Monday, November 7, 2022

During the conference, a high-profile event will be held to globally launch the Rwanda Sustainable Finance Roadmap which was launched in Rwanda at the end of October 2022.

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During the conference, a high-profile event will be held to globally launch the Rwanda Sustainable Finance Roadmap which was launched in Rwanda at the end of October 2022.
It will be an informative session that will introduce Rwandas vision of becoming a sustainable finance hub, through Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC).
Kigali International Financial Centre is a financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
RFL works closely with key stakeholders to develop and support the Kigali International Financial Centre through investment promotion, policy advocacy and sector upskilling.

New Rockefeller Foundation and BCG Research Reveals Size of Gap in Climate Finance

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Friday, November 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the lead-up to the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), The Rockefeller Foundation released a first-of-its kind analysis and aggregation of climate finance globally, revealing a formidable gap. The new report, What Gets Measured Gets Financed: Climate Finance Funding Flows and Opportunities, developed in coordination with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), provides a deeper understanding of how this data is currently defined, tracked, and disclosed and how to make it more consistent. In addition, by making the report's data set open to the public, the Foundation and BCG will help promote accountability of which climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience solutions are being financed and where funding is needed most.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In the lead-up to the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), The Rockefeller Foundation released a first-of-its kind analysis and aggregation of climate finance globally, revealing a formidable gap.
Only about 16% of climate finance needs are currently being met.
Even when viewed with a wider lens that considers funding such as transition finance, expected needs still outweigh flows by 66%.
The Rockefeller Foundation and BCG aggregated data from across the climate finance arena, examined the methodologies of leading publications, and triangulated missing information.

Friends UAE Set to Launch the Region's First Independent Climate Change Accelerators, led by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, during New York Climate Week, the establishment of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) was announced.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, during New York Climate Week, the establishment of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) was announced.
The UICCA, which will be led by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, is set to become the first of its kind entity on a global scale.
Sheikha Shamma, Executive Director of UICCA, commented: "It is an honour to be tasked, by the leadership of the UAE, with building and driving the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators.
UICCA is an independent climate change entity bringing together the private sector, government entities, academia and NGOs/IOs.