ESG & Climate Finance News

July 13, 2022

CAF and GCF partner to finance US$150.2 million in renewable energy, infrastructure, and gender inclusive initiatives in South America

CAF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) partner to finance US$150.2 million in small-scale renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry, and…

July 13, 2022

VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities Plc raises US$148.4 million in share placement

Renewable investor VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities Plc raised US$148.4 million from a share placement. The fund is targeting investment in…

June 29, 2022

BBVA Mexico becomes the first private bank to place a sustainable bond in Mexico

BBVA Mexico placed a US$5 million sustainable bond, making them the first private bank to issue a sustainable bond in the country. Source: Hablemos de…

June 29, 2022

Jamaica’s Ministry of Energy is set to announce renewable RFP

The Ministry of Energy in Jamaica is ready to promote their request for proposals to procure renewable power generation. Source: BN Americas

June 29, 2022

Bahamas based digial asset firm GEM Digital Limited invests US$110 million into blockchain-powered renewable energy frontrunner

GEM Digital Limited, a digital asset firm based in the Bahamas invested US$110 million in EcoWatt (EWT), a token backed by renewable energy and…

June 29, 2022

Mirova acquires SunFunder and plans to launch a solar energy debt financing fund

Mirova recently acquired a renewable energy projects finance company, SunFunder, and plans to launch a US$500 million solar energy debt financing fund…

June 29, 2022

The World Bank grants US$135 million loan to Rio de Janeiro

The World Bank approves US$135 million loan to the government of Rio de Janeiro to pay off debt and fund low carbon projects. Source: Latin…

June 29, 2022

The World Bank approves a US$250 million loan to the Panamanian Government

The World Bank granted the Panamanian government a US$250 million loan to help fund healthcare, education, and social services programs. Source: Latin…

June 29, 2022

IDB Invest issues its fourth domestic bond in Paraguay

IDB Invest issued its fourth domestic bond in Paraguay to finance access to medium and long-term local currency loans to small and medium-sized…