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UK Climate Investments pledges £30m for green housing in Kenya

UK Climate Investments (UKCI) plans to invest up to £30 million ($39 million) in the construction of affordable green housing in Kenya.

Macquarie: Nine in ten real asset investors to increase sustainability focus

More than 90% of real asset investors expect to increase their focus on sustainability over the next five years, according to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA).

Unlisted green assets in Europe hit €58bn, estimates Novethic

The amount of ‘green’ assets in unlisted European investment funds has grown to €57.6 billion ($65.4 billion), according to Novethic.

African yieldco gets GIG-backed blended finance boost

The planned launch of an African renewables yieldco has been boosted with R1 billion ($72.8 million) in cornerstone investment from Investec and a UK-based public-private-partnership.

Nippon Life backs TCFD and invests in offshore wind

Nippon Life Insurance Company – Japan’s largest life insurer – has committed to report in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial disclosures (TCFD).

People moves: Nordic Investment Bank, Macquarie Capital, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, GWEC and EIB

Macquarie refinances UK biomass firms with £190m bond

Macquarie has issued a £190 million ($286 million) bond to refinance two biomass companies held by one of its funds.