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WHO releases $150,000 as Nepal flood death toll tops 730

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $150,000 from its South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health and relief needs in communities affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal. The funding comes as the death toll from the floods has surpassed 730, with nearly 2,500 people missing and more than 200
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FAO Pavilion earns LEED Gold for sustainable design

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has secured LEED Gold certification for its New Gate Pavilion at its Rome headquarters, recognizing the project’s high standards of sustainability, environmental performance and design. LEED Gold recognition: The pavilion earned 69 points under the LEED v4 Building Design and Construction (BD+C): New Construction rating
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Philips prices EUR 650 mln green bond, first under new EU rules

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Royal Philips has priced EUR 650 million in fixed-rate notes due 2034, marking the healthcare industry’s first EU Green Bond issued under the new European Green Bond Standard. The notes were issued under Philips’ European Medium Term Note (EMTN) program and carry a 4% coupon. The issue price was set at 99.655%, resulting in a
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Egypt’s green shift moves from climate policy to economic security

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Egypt is stepping up renewable energy and water-reuse investment as climate action increasingly becomes an economic imperative, with wind capacity rising 16.3% in 2024 and water-treatment and reuse projects reaching annual capacity of about 4.8 billion cubic meters, according to the African Development Bank. The figures point to a green transition increasingly driven by energy
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World Bank raises €3 bln with 10-year sustainable development bond

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The World Bank raised €3 billion through a 10-year euro-denominated Sustainable Development Bond maturing in September 2036, drawing more than €6 billion in orders from over 115 investors. The bond priced at an annual yield of 3.477%, equivalent to a 25.5-basis-point spread over the reference German Bund. Credit Agricole, Citi, J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs
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UNCCD COP17 mobilizes $1.3 bln for land restoration, drought resilience

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Governments, development banks, funds and businesses meeting at UNCCD COP17 have announced $1.3 billion in new and pipeline finance for land restoration and drought resilience across 23 countries on five continents. Of the total, $644.5 million is identified as new finance, including $216.4 million already confirmed and moving toward implementation. Mongolia sets green lending target:
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UNEP urges fashion circularity push as textile waste nears 150 mln tons

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The fashion industry needs stronger common standards and greater transparency to reduce its environmental footprint as global textile waste is expected to reach almost 150 million tons annually by 2030, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen said. Speaking at the Fashion for Land (Fashion4Land) high-level event at the 17th session of the
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EBRD invests $8 mln in fund targeting Egypt, 4 African markets to drive innovation, jobs

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing $8 million (€6.8 million) in Ventures Platform Pan-African Fund II, which will back early-stage technology companies in Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, Nigeria, and Senegal to support innovation, job creation, and private-sector growth. The investment marks the EBRD’s first commitment to a pan-African venture capital fund
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SAIB taps DHL Express Egypt’s GoGreen Plus to cut emissions

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”SAIB has signed an agreement with DHL Express Egypt to implement GoGreen Plus, a service designed to reduce the carbon emissions associated with international shipments. The partnership comes as the bank seeks to strengthen environmental sustainability across its operations amid growing foreign trade activity by its customers in 2026, which has increased the volume of
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Microsoft, Aker Solutions team up to accelerate carbon capture projects

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Microsoft and Aker Solutions have signed an agreement to support the development and execution of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects globally. Under the agreement, Aker Solutions will work with project developers, emitters, transport and storage providers, industry stakeholders and governments to advance projects, reduce execution risks and strengthen investment
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CPP Investments finds 86.7% of portfolio below carbon-intensity threshold

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has released additional portfolio-level data on its carbon footprint, offering a snapshot of carbon intensity and transition governance across its holdings. The disclosure covers CPP Investments’ $787 billion investment portfolio as of March 31, 2026, excluding government-issued securities. It found that 86.7% of the portfolio was below the
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Egypt climbs 5 spots to 86th in global SDG ranking, beats MENA average

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Egypt climbed five places to rank 86th globally in the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, scoring 69 points compared with 91st place in 2025, according to the Sustainable Development Report 2026 issued by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Index tracks progress across 17 global goals: The SDG Index, published annually as part
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World Bank prices $4 bln 7-year sustainable development bond

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The World Bank has priced a dlrs 4 billion benchmark bond maturing in August 2033, drawing more than $11 billion in orders from over 150 investors. Strong investor demand: The transaction attracted high-quality demand, led mainly by bank treasuries, central banks and official institutions, and asset managers. The bond carries a 4.50% semi-annual coupon and
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Google, UK test AI to cut aviation’s contrail warming

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Google is partnering with the UK Government and aviation leaders to launch Operation Blue Skies, a 30-month trial designed to help aircraft avoid areas where strongly warming contrails are likely to form. The program will operate in Shanwick airspace, covering the eastern half of the North Atlantic corridor and accounting for about 5% of global
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Walmart hits 100 EV fast-charging sites across 20 states

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The milestone expands access to convenient fast charging at Walmart stores, with most locations offering up to 400 kW chargers compatible with most EVs. Charging where customers shop: Walmart has opened its 100th company-owned and operated EV fast-charging site, expanding its network to 100 stores across 20 states. The retailer is positioning the network around
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Mongolia launches $50 mln green finance platform to cut 3.75 mln tons of CO2

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Mongolia has launched a $50 million green finance platform, backed by $26.6 million from the Green Climate Fund, to scale climate investment and cut an estimated 3.75 million tons of CO2 emissions over its lifetime. Building national green finance platform: The Mongolia Green Finance Corporation (MGFC) officially launched on Aug. 20 at the High-Level Sustainable
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Egypt holds emerging status as capital market transformation continues

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”S&P Dow Jones Indices’ decision keeps Egypt in the Emerging Market category, reinforcing efforts to build a more resilient, accessible and investment-ready capital market. Boost for market confidence: S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided to keep Egypt’s equities classified as an Emerging Market following its 2026 consultation, dropping a proposal to move the market to
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Qcells, Microsoft take solar alliance into AI power

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Qcells and Microsoft are expanding their partnership beyond solar supply to explore new ways of adding energy capacity alongside Microsoft’s growing data center footprint. Under a proposed “bring-your-own-capacity” (BYOC) model, Qcells would develop and build new power capacity that could either serve Microsoft directly or be delivered to the local utility. Microsoft would fund the
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Bank of America pledges $250,000 for Pacific Northwest wildfire relief

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Bank of America is pledging $250,000 to the American Red Cross to support families, businesses and communities affected by devastating wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and neighboring mountain states. The funding will help provide emergency shelter, meals, supplies and other critical assistance to people impacted by fires across Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Utah, including
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Forbes eyes Egypt for world’s first zero-carbon tower

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Forbes Global Properties is exploring plans to establish the Forbes Global Tower in Egypt, positioning the project as the world’s first zero-carbon-emissions tower and a potential landmark for sustainable urban development. Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties, presented the project during a meeting with Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa el Menshawy, outlining
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UNIDO, Japan equip Egypt’s GOEIC to test alternatives to single-use plastics

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with funding from the Government of Japan and in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment, has provided specialized laboratory equipment to the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC). The new equipment will enable GOEIC laboratories at Cairo International Airport to test plastic materials,
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50 Years on, 21 countries, EU unite to protect Mediterranean

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The Mediterranean is marking 50 years of regional environmental cooperation, with 21 countries and the European Union now working together through the United Nations Environment Program’s Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP) to protect the sea and its coastal ecosystems. 50-Year regional effort: Launched in 1975 as the first regional seas program of its kind, UNEP/MAP supports
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14% of Coca-Cola’s beverage volume comes from refillable packaging

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Refillable packaging accounted for 14% of the Coca-Cola Company’s total beverage volume in 2024, as the company and its bottling partners expand reusable glass and PET bottles across markets where infrastructure and consumer demand can support them. Refill, reuse, repeat: Refillable bottles are designed for multiple reuse cycles, with performance varying by packaging material, design
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24% less emissions, 6% less virgin plastic: PepsiCo’s ESG push

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”PepsiCo reported a 24% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 6% cut in virgin plastic use as part of its latest progress toward its 2030 pep+ goals, highlighting advances in climate action, circular packaging, agriculture, water stewardship, and nutrition. 24% emissions cut: PepsiCo said its 2025 performance showed a 24% reduction in
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Six Egyptian universities crack 2026 ARWU top 1,000, Cairo University leads

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Six Egyptian universities made the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) top 1,000, led by Cairo University, which ranked in the 401–500 range globally. Alexandria, Mansoura follow in 601–700 range Alexandria University and Mansoura University ranked in the 601–700 range, followed by Ain Shams University and Al-Azhar University in the 701–800 range. Zagazig rounds
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EVs can save UK drivers £1,400 a year as sales jump 45%

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”UK drivers can save up to £1,400 a year on running costs by switching to electric vehicles, with EV sales jumping 45% year-on-year in July and more than 1 in 4 new cars now electric. The government is reviewing its zero-emission vehicle mandate to support jobs, investment and the competitiveness of the UK automotive sector.
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July 2026 ranks second-hottest on record as Europe battles heat, wildfires

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”July 2026 ranked as the joint-second hottest July on record globally, as prolonged heat and drought intensified wildfires across western Europe and pushed ocean temperatures to a new July high, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). The global average surface air temperature reached
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New EU packaging rules reshape recycling, reuse,single-use products

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”New European Union (EU) rules on packaging and packaging waste took effect on August 12, introducing requirements designed to reduce waste, protect public health and create new opportunities for businesses in recycling and sustainable packaging. The rules apply to all packaging placed on the EU market and set requirements for its manufacturing and composition. Packaging
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PCAF taps PwC to help financial institutions track GHG emissions

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has named PwC its newest Global Accredited Partner, strengthening the firm’s role in helping financial institutions measure and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to their financial activities. Under the partnership, PwC will support financial institutions in applying the PCAF Standard, which provides a framework for measuring and
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American Airlines flies first commercial passenger flight on Infinium eSAF

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”American Airlines and Infinium have delivered electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a passenger flight for the first time, marking a milestone in the deployment of next-generation, lower-carbon aviation fuels. The eSAF powered an American flight from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW),
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CREW Carbon-Microsoft deal pushes carbon removal commitments past $40 mln

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”CREW Carbon has signed an offtake agreement with Microsoft for up to 23,602 durable, verified carbon removal units (CRUs), pushing the company’s total committed carbon removal to more than $40 million. The agreement adds Microsoft to CREW’s growing portfolio of corporate carbon removal buyers, including JPMorgan, Google, Autodesk and Stripe through Frontier. Wastewater technology drives
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AlexFert-SolarizEgypt deal to generate 1.58 GWh of clean energy, cut 718 tons of CO2

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Alexandria Fertilizers Company (AlexFert) is expanding its use of renewable energy through a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SolarizEgypt, bringing 1 MW of solar power to its production facility in Alexandria. The project is expected to generate around 1.58 GWh of clean electricity annually, helping AlexFert reduce the electricity it draws from Egypt’s national
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Fitting raises $1.1 mln to digitize Saudi construction supply chains

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Fitting, a digital platform focused on automating and digitizing construction supply chains, has closed its second seed investment round at $1.1 million, backed by a strategic investor from the contracting and real estate development sector. The funding comes as Saudi Arabia’s construction, infrastructure, and real estate sectors continue to expand, driving demand for technology that
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