Category: Finance

Intense discussions around climate finance have dominated this year’s COP, but sourcing funding is only one part of the puzzle. Now that there is a new global funding target, it is time to focus squarely on how the money will be disbursed and to whom.   Historically, not nearly enough climate finance has made it […]

As the global community grapples with the twin crises of poverty alleviation and climate change, the conversation around a “just transition” has become more urgent.  At the core of the challenge lies the fact that climate change does not impact everyone equally. For vulnerable communities, its effects are more severe, often compounding their existing challenges. […]

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is negotiating the sale of its stakes in five major European airports, valued at approximately £3.5 billion ($4.4 billion). The portfolio, which includes airports in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Brussels, and Copenhagen, has garnered significant attention from institutional investors as the travel sector continues its post-pandemic recovery. Here’s a detailed […]

A recent report by the Center for Global Development, the Population Council, and the World Bank, Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa shows that over 50% of African girls aged 15 to 19 are out of school, married, or have a child. Yet, most policymaking around adolescent girls ignores this reality and continues […]