Tag: climate
Empowering MSMEs in Asia: Report Highlights Urgent Need for Gender-Smart Climate Financing
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the economic backbone of South and Southeast Asia, yet research…
HSBC Backs Google Cloud Sustainability Programme as it Deploys $1Billion of Climate Tech Finance
British bank HSBC has partnered with Google Cloud, in an effort to accelerate climate mitigation and resilience…
Global Banks Take Notice as Consumers Demand More Climate Conscious Options Says Temenos
As financial technology continues to evolve, and as banking becomes more ’embedded’ in the lives of consumers…
Climate Finance a Top Focus in MEA and Asia as DFSA and HKMA Elaborate Partnership
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) are exploring how to…
Dfinity founder says blockchain can bolster efforts to fight climate change
Dominic Williams, founder and chief scientist at Dfinity, says blockchain technology and its decentralized and trustless nature,…
Blockchain projects make push to decentralize climate markets
As the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, many…
AI assesses climate issues, falls short of full solution
Amid efforts by climate scientists and advocates to address environmental challenges, Google DeepMind Climate Action Lead Sims…
MENA Banks Must Prioritise Climate Risks Ahead of COP28 Finds EY
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) banks are showcasing the significance of environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
Nic Carter, other pro-Bitcoiners fight climate impact narrative in new paper
Bitcoin mining is a “critical tool” for clean energy and balancing the grid, according to a new…
Mashreq Leverages Visa and ecolytiq Climate Banking Solution for the MENA Region
Mashreq, the financial institution in the MENA region, is launching a new climate banking platform to its…