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'Fewer than one-in-five' emerging market cities can access local capital markets
09 October 2019More should be done to support municipalities in emerging markets to issue green bonds, with less than 20% able to raise funds locally, according to a Hong Kong-based consultant.
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Hong Kong urged to copy work of other green banks
08 January 2019A green investment bank (GIB) in Hong Kong could replicate many of the successful initiatives already launched by other GIBs elsewhere in the world, according to a new study.
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Can the private sector save the Green Climate Fund?
10 July 2018Last week's unproductive board meeting highlights the need for the Green Climate Fund to reform, says Alexandra Tracy
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Winning the race for Asia's green capital
23 November 2017Several Asian capitals have announced a variety of plans to attract 'green finance' to the region. What's needed now is a green investment bank in Hong Kong, argues Alexandra Tracy.
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Tackling climate change in SE Asia
24 August 2017Climate change is a significant threat to the economies of South East Asia. Alexandra Tracy reviews the main challenges, the government responses and the financing required for mitigation and adaptation measures.