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Caribbean Development Bank launches US$4.36 million grant facility to support climate-smart, gender-responsive, and agriculture-focused development
July 31, 2025
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is launching a US$4.36 million Grant Facility, financed by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), to support climate-smart, gender-responsive, and agriculture-focused development projects in its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). This initiative aims to overcome technical and financial challenges that hinder key projects, while fostering targeted investments. It is part of […]
Eastern Caribbean countries sign US$115 million financing agreement with The World Bank
July 31, 2025
Eastern Caribbean countries have signed a US$115 million financing agreement with the World Bank under the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (CRREIIF). This initiative, aimed at enhancing climate resilience in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), will focus on improving energy security, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels, and boosting regional competitiveness by […]
World bank approves green hydrogen strategy support for Pecém Industrial and Port complex in Ceará, Brazil
July 31, 2025
The World Bank has approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) and the Government of Ceará, Brazil. The project will finance critical infrastructure to enable clean hydrogen production, attract private investment, and drive job creation and long-term climate resilience in the region. Source: The […]
Green Climate Fund approves US$50M for ATOME’s Villeta green fertiliser project in Paraguay
July 9, 2025
ATOME Energy has secured US$50 million in concessional financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its US$630 million Villeta green fertiliser project in Paraguay, marking a major step toward final investment decision. The funding, provided through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will reduce capital costs, enhance project bankability, and support the decarbonization of fertiliser […]
Colombia confirms first discovery of naturally occurring white hydrogen in Latin America
July 9, 2025
In a groundbreaking development for geosciences and the energy transition in Colombia, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has confirmed the presence of naturally occurring hydrogen in the country’s subsurface. Led by ANH’s technical vice presidency, the finding marks one of the first documented occurrences of white hydrogen in Latin America, positioning Colombia among the few […]
CTO launches Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 to position Caribbean as global leader in sustainable tourism
July 9, 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027, a three-year strategy designed to position the Caribbean as a global leader in sustainable tourism. Unveiled during Caribbean Week in New York, the plan focuses on five core pillars—sustainability, tourism intelligence, advocacy, market competitiveness, and people development—along with a sixth pillar emphasizing internal operational […]
Chile authorizes Latin America’s first green hydrogen truck
July 9, 2025
Chile has authorized the first green hydrogen-powered truck for circulation in Latin America, Developed under the HidroHaul Program by Ingeniería Eléctrica IEE and funded by Corfo, the truck is part of a broader push to integrate green hydrogen into sectors like mining, logistics, and urban transport. The project is backed by key partners including Walmart […]
Guyana launches net billing program to expand rooftop solar and boost distributed energy generation
July 9, 2025
Guyana has launched a net billing program to promote the adoption of rooftop photovoltaic systems up to 100 kW, with larger systems allowed based on customer demand and grid approval. The initiative, led by the Guyana Energy Agency and GPL Inc., enables users to earn credits for excess energy fed into the grid, with unused […]
Copec Voltex launches first RED-standard electric bus terminal in southern Chile powered by 100% renewables
July 9, 2025
Copec Voltex has inaugurated its first RED-standard electric bus terminal in southern Chile, located in Penco, Biobío region, to support a fleet of 16 electric buses. The terminal features eight high-power chargers and smart charging software, all powered by 100% renewable energy certified by Copec Emoac. Source: PV Magazine LATAM