climate finance
Green for Growth Fund to provide Tier II capital to Egyptian banks
24 January 2022 - The Green for Growth Fund has been granted approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to provide Tier II capital to banks in the country
BlackRock CEO`s message for 2022: We focus on sustainability not because we are environmentalists, but because we are capitalists
20 January 2022 - Larry Fink said in his annual letter that BlackRock would continue to encourage companies to react to climate change because it has financial significance
GGF starts green finance expert course for Garanti BBVA bank
31 December 2021 - GGF's Technical Assistance Facility has launched a dedicated Green Finance Expert course with its longstanding partner Garanti BBVA
GGF, UniCredit Bank Serbia conduct first local currency transaction in Serbia for green recovery
06 December 2021 - The Green for Growth Fund conducted the first local currency transaction in Serbia by providing a loan to UniCredit Bank Serbia
GEK Terna to raise EUR 300 million via green bonds with obligation to cut emissions
06 December 2021 - Greek construction and energy giant GEK Terna is preparing to sell common sustainability-linked bonds with a target of EUR 300 million
EUKI offers funding for climate action projects – here are the conditions
25 November 2021 - Nonprofits can apply for up to EUR 1 million from the European Climate Initative (EUKI) with transformative cross-border projects
GGF Impact Stories: microfinance provider Partner expands energy efficiency portfolio in BiH
19 November 2021 - With the GGF's assistance, Partner became one of the largest microlending institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
COP26: Western Balkan leaders ask for funds, rules on how energy transition game is played, scrapping endless papers and strategies
04 November 2021 - Leaders of Western Balkan states urged rich countries at the COP26 to show solidarity in the energy transition to cleaner sources
Deep-greening transformation is essential for banking competitiveness
02 November 2021 - Banks are missing out on lucrative and innovative opportunities in the new green economy if they don't adapt to the green energy revolution
Issuing green bonds is more cost effective than ordinary debt securities
06 September 2021 - If fossil fuel companies are transitioning to clean energy, they should issue green bonds, CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative Sean Kidney said in an interview
Green for Growth Fund attracts EUR 135 million in green finance in 2020
28 June 2021 - The Green for Growth Fund's Impact Report for 2020 revealed that it attracted EUR 135 million in investments and technical assistance commitments
New equipment helps Knjaz Miloš achieve energy savings
18 June 2021 - Serbian beverage producer Knjaz Miloš invested in energy-efficient equipment with the help of UniCredit Leasing Serbia and GEFF Serbia Leasing
COVID-19 crisis is opportunity for GGF to promote sustainable growth
17 June 2021 - GGF is encouraging and financing financial institutions which share its vision of building back better, Chairperson Olaf Zymelka said
Serbia preparing framework to issue sovereign green bonds
16 June 2021 - Serbia is getting ready to raise funds through green bonds. CBI head Sean Kidney said they are more attractive to investors than ordinary debt securities.
EBRD promotes auctions as number one tool for renewable energy growth
09 June 2021 - EBRD's Director for Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli says it is helping roll out renewable energy auctions and that it would fund decarbonization and bilateral power purchase agreements
Turkey preparing framework as it may issue its first sovereign green bond
21 May 2021 - The Turkish government is working on legal requirements that will enable it to raise money with green and social bond packages, a news report revealed