ESG & Climate Finance News

August 31, 2023

Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) approves loan for US$15.78 million for solar and wind projects

Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) approved a loan for US$15.78 million to develop 128 MW of solar and wind…

August 17, 2023

Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group signs agreement with Neoenergia SA for US$30.5 million green loan

Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group signed an agreement with Neoenergia SA for a US$30.5 million green loan to help back the upgrade of its power…

August 17, 2023

CAF plans to expand operations in the Caribbean

CAF announced its plan to expand operations in the Caribbean to address the financial needs of the region. They also announced they will finance up to…

August 17, 2023

The Saudi Fund for Development loans Belize US$77 million to build solar plant

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a loan agreement worth US$77 million to aid in the construction of a solar energy plant in Belize.…

August 3, 2023

Banco Bolivariano issues US$80 million in blue bonds in Ecuador

Ecuadorian lender, Banco Bolivariano, issued its first blue bonds in the country, totaling US$80 million. Source: Latin Finance 

July 19, 2023

The Bahamas launches EOI to participate in the Bahamas Resilient Infrastructure Fund and the Renewable Energy Fund

With the support of the IDB, the Government of the Bahamas is inviting qualified firms and persons to express their interest in participating in the…

July 19, 2023

The EU plans to invest billions to boost energy transition in LAC

The European Union (EU) has announced investments of US$11.3 billion to boost the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Source:…

July 19, 2023

EIB signs US$899.3 million in loans to finance climate action projects

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to sign US$899.3 million in loans to finance climate action projects in Argentina, Brazil and Chile.…

July 6, 2023

CIF approves a US$70 million plan to support grid flexibility for clean energy integration in Brazil

Climate Investment Funds (CIF) approved a US$70 million plan to improve the flexibility of Brazil’s electricity grid, which will make it easier…