The Indigenous Karen people and the Thai Lanna community of Thailand are concerned about plans to divert and dam the Yuam river and its branches, which could undo years of careful stewardship. Members of both communities spoke to a team from UN University ahead of the release of the 2025 Interconnected Disaster Risks report which tracks how […]
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Investor Confidence in Nature-Based Assets Drives Fund Over Target J.P. Morgan’s Campbell Global has successfully raised $1.5 billion for its Forest & Climate Solutions Fund II, surpassing its $1 billion target by $500 million. This fund, which forms part of the firm’s broader post-acquisition strategy following its 2021 purchase of timberland management firm Campbell Global, […]
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Revolutionary Hydrogen-Powered Steelmaking Plant to Launch in 2027 Rio Tinto is set to supply 70% of the iron ore for an innovative hydrogen-based steel production facility in Linz, Austria, backed by a consortium of leading companies including Mitsubishi Corporation, voestalpine, Primetals Technologies, and Rio Tinto itself. This project, which will begin operations in mid-2027, aims […]
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Unprecedented Volatility Fuels Copper Rally In an extraordinary display of market volatility, copper prices dropped below $8,500 per metric tonne during early trading on Monday, April 7, 2025. This sharp decline prompted a massive buying spree, particularly from Chinese buyers, who quickly seized the opportunity to secure copper at lower prices. Their actions triggered a […]
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Apple Rushes to Avoid Price Hikes as Tariffs Loom In the final days of March, Apple flew five cargo planes loaded with iPhones and other products from India and China to the United States, seeking to avoid a major price hike triggered by new tariffs. The shipments, arriving over a span of three days, ensured […]
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Every day since the end of last month, around 600 Congolese have been crossing the border into Uganda – which hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa – bringing the total sheltering there to nearly 600,000, out of a total of 1.8 million. This “risks overwhelming the country’s capacity as it also responds to the […]
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The consultation window is now open for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s revisions to its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion. As discussed in previous blogs, the Guidance has a real impact on the financial inclusion of millions worldwide, and the financial inclusion community has a critical role to play in informing and shaping […]
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez embarks on a diplomatic mission to China and Vietnam, aiming to bolster relationships in the wake of US trade tariffs. Sanchez’s visit underscores Spain’s bid to act as a mediator between China and the European Union, positioning the country strategically amidst global trade tensions. Key points of Sanchez’s trip and […]
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Just like details are lost in a blurry photograph, relying on aggregate financial data for insights provides only a general idea of reality – supply-side gender-disaggregated data (SGDD) can sharpen the picture, exposing financial behaviors and disparities that would otherwise remain hidden. Particularly when collected and analyzed with the help of technology, SGDD is a […]
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WARSAW, 8 April 2025 – Support and understanding of the importance of civil society to protect and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti are crucial as the OSCE area continues to witness shrinking space and a significant reduction in funding opportunities for human rights and watchdog organizations focusing on the human rights situation of […]
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