As world leaders gather for #COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, #Egypt, #IFCinsights takes a closer look at investment opportunities & innovative solutions to drive #climateaction. Read & subscribe for more: wrld.bg/FbbZ50LA5Gl #ClimateActionWBG
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At COP27, IFC will showcase breakthrough private sector solutions and focus on how to accelerate the development of bankable opportunities for decarbonization and climate change adaptation.
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Live from #COP27: Green hydrogen and other promising #ClimateTech can pave the way to #NetZero across Africa.
Join a panel of experts with ’s , ’s Patrick Walsh to learn more. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1 via
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LIVE from #COP27: A conversation about global food security and sustainable food systems.
Join now to hear from ’s , ’s Abanti Sankaranarayanan, ’s Bernhard Mauritz Stormyr, and Royal ’s Feike Sijbesma.
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Can renewables help solve Africa’s energy challenge?
Learn more in this live #COP27 conversation with ’s , ’s , ’s , Uganda’s & Ghana’s . twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1 via
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What is the “lifecycle” of a T-shirt 👕? How much carbon emissions does it produce throughout? Let’s go low-carbon now and be competitive tomorrow! #ClimateActionWBG #COP27
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IFC mobilized over $200 million in financing to support the construction of the Seven Sisters: a series of solar power plants that proved the bankability of Jordan's🇯🇴 renewable energy program.☀️ Two new sisters were built after that. Find out more: wrld.bg/gPbb50LpR4m #COP27
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Africa’s financial sector is going green! 🍃 The region has been embracing #greenbonds, and IFC has been working to help develop this market.🌍
This is how #greenfinance supports #Africa's economy: wrld.bg/UvGA50LpRwG #JourneytoCOP27 #COP27
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Interested in private sector solutions and innovations to accelerate #climateaction? Follow IFC’s #JourneyToCOP27! wrld.bg/xX7v50Kc0Ah #COP27
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🌟NEW: IFC is thrilled to partner with , , and for the launch of the Carbon Opportunities Fund - an innovative platform that will use blockchain technologies to attract investments for nature-based projects: wrld.bg/3xO250KlMX4 #COP27
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When talking about #climatefinance, these financial instruments have a proven record of success in catalyzing private capital for #ClimateAction 👇👇 wrld.bg/RChB50KRuEj #JourneytoCOP27 #COP27
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Less than 2% of climate adaptation finance comes from the private sector. This has to change. IFC is working to channel private capital into adaptation projects in emerging markets. wrld.bg/bR7v50K6yCB #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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IFC is working to bring more bankable projects to climate adaptation, which currently accounts for only 10% of climate finance. In 2021, we helped a water utility in Türkiye upgrade its infrastructure to prepare for water shortages. wrld.bg/QIbo50K6zS2 #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Unlocking private capital for climate adaptation is doable, but it requires governments to intervene. This flagship @WorldBank/IFC report lays out a blueprint for action: wrld.bg/xuUb50K6zva #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Interested in private sector solutions and innovations to accelerate #climateaction? Follow IFC’s #JourneyToCOP27! wrld.bg/xX7v50Kc0Ah #COP27
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Adapting to climate change could cost the world up to $500 billion per year by 2050. Private sector involvement is critical. See how IFC is creating bankable opportunities to help strengthen resilience in emerging markets. wrld.bg/LUmg50K6ywh #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Why do #emergingmarkets need green bonds now more than ever❓ IFC has been part of the #greenbonds space for as long as it’s been around. In fact, we are one of the world’s largest financiers of climate-smart projects for developing countries.
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Climate change is now a daily reality for millions of people across the globe. And it's making life far worse for people living close to the poverty line. Here's why we need more private sector involvement in #ClimateAdaptation.
Read the THREAD 👇 #JourneyToCOP27
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Now is the time to act: the private sector must invest in #ClimateAdaptation. From managing water efficiently to constructing more resistant buildings, private companies have a fundamental role to play in building country-level climate resilience.
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Adaptation pays off. Long-term savings from investment in resilience and coping mechanisms can reach 300% for droughts and 1,200% for storms in Sub-Saharan Africa. But what will it take to fulfill these investment needs? wrld.bg/VNP450K6AjN #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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🌊From managing water efficiently to constructing more resistant buildings, private companies have a fundamental role in building country-level climate resilience. expert outlines the challenges + opportunities: wrld.bg/sB7h30soGPH #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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As it turns out, Robusta coffee beans can be more resistant to climate impacts than other coffee varieties in places such as Nicaragua. Here’s how we found out: wrld.bg/96CR30soCCZ #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Buildings in urban areas are vulnerable to extreme weather shocks and growing populations. ’s Building Resilience Index helps developers assess and manage climate risks. Learn more about IFC’s work in climate adaptation: wrld.bg/UzZE50K7E78 #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Less than 2% of climate adaptation finance comes from the private sector. This has to change. IFC is working to channel private capital into adaptation projects in emerging markets. wrld.bg/81zZ50K6UIL #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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#DYK, 🧑🌾 #agriculture accounts for about a quarter of #Madagascar’s GDP and 64% of total employment? partnership with the gov’t of #Madagascar is developing insurance programs to protect and empower smallholder farmers. wrld.bg/JEqm50K8HeK
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This summer’s deadly heatwaves are a reminder of the rising costs of climate adaptation and resilience. For many developing country governments, the bill could be unaffordable. Find out what role the private sector can play: wrld.bg/sB7h30soGPH #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Adaptation pays off.
Long-term savings from investment in resilience and coping mechanisms can reach 300 percent for droughts & 1,200% for storms in sub-Saharan #Africa. But what will it take to fulfill these investment needs? wrld.bg/VAN130soCz4
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Adapting to climate change could cost the world up to $500 billion per year by 2050. Private sector involvement is critical. See how IFC is creating bankable opportunities to help strengthen resilience in emerging markets. wrld.bg/8OTf50K6ysQ #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Adapting to climate change could cost the world up to $500 billion per year by 2050. Private sector involvement is critical. See how IFC is creating bankable opportunities to help strengthen resilience in emerging markets wrld.bg/n7Rz50K6w30 #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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From managing water efficiently to constructing more resistant buildings, private companies have a fundamental role to play in building country-level climate resilience. Our expert Anup Jagwani lays out the challenges & opportunities ahead: wrld.bg/qQzA50K6yOj #JourneyToCOP27
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IFC is working to bring more bankable projects to climate adaptation, which currently accounts for only 10% of climate finance. In 2021, we helped a water utility in Türkiye upgrade its infrastructure to prepare for water shortages. wrld.bg/QIbo50K6zS2 #JourneyToCOP27 #COP27
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Live from #COP27 now! Clear standards for blue finance can encourage investment and unlock capital flows. Join an expert panel with , , ’s & ’s to see how.
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Live from #COP27 now! Expanding access to sustainable finance will help unlock $783 billion in climate investment potential in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Watch the conversation on greening of the African financial sector. live.worldbank.org/events/cop27-g via
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