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European Investment Bank – A Pioneer In Climate Finance

Cécile S | November 21st, 2013

From coal-fired power plants to insulated homes, Europeans are busy greening their economies through climate-friendly finance. The Verb has compiled a top ten list with all you need to know

GCF: The hostage or the hero of Durban?

Tim Hall | November 30th, 2011

Today the Green Climate Fund makes its highly anticipated arrival at COP17. All year the financing issues begun at the 2009 Copenhagen COP15 have been a hot talking point. So

Durban: What’s the Down Low?

admin | November 28th, 2011

Standing ovations finished the Cancun COP16 climate negotiations. The echoes of the Cancun applause have now worn off, and it’s time for hard decisions to be made at COP17 in

Put Out the Climate Fire – for the People

admin | November 18th, 2011

Climate change most adversely affects those in developing countries, such as Zambia with recent flooding. How will the decisions of COP17 best serve these people?