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Mapping the changing face of investment
… The financial crisis of 2007–8 was so severe, and its impacts so … this is a new world now. Economic theory, particularly in relation to financial markets, is being re-written. Economic practice too, no longer … of international investors, and ultimately the allocation of capital globally. The development implications would be significant. …
Publication, 01 July 2013
Northern Ghana: a village chief learns forestry skills. Rural communities need investment to build up forest and farm enterprises and link them to markets and support networks (Photo: Treeaid, via Creative Commons)
It's time for revolution in forest business
… and freedom of association". The old system of 'investment capital-seeking forest resources and requiring local labour' cannot work … by 'local rights-holders managing forest resources and seeking capital'. In other words, cheap labourers become business owners. It's … to provide scale and bargaining power in the market. Oh yes, and financial capital to put it all in place. But where is that investment …
Insight, 17 November 2014
A couple walking a dog on a small island very close to the water.
Transformational change is needed in the adaptation finance landscape for LDCs and SIDS
… and plans. That is what we need to undertake the kind of large-scale, capital intensive and long-term actions – like raising buildings or land … to make them fit-for-purpose. Related reading Reform the global financial system to support transformational adaptation  by UnaMay …
Insight, 06 July 2023
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Environment and Urbanization, April 2008 - Editorial
… the full consequences of sub-prime lending have been felt in the US financial markets and, as a result of the scale of their impact there, in the global capital markets. However, experiences across Southern towns and cities demonstrate that loan capital can provide a critical contribution to improved shelter and …
Publication, 01 April 2008
The St Briavels wind turbine in construction (left) and completed (right). Source: Abundance
Can investment crowdfunding deliver Sustainable Energy for All?
… the first time, a renewable energy project had been built using the financial innovation known as debt crowdfunding. Ordinary people, many … the developing world? Could the St Briavels model help to raise capital to deliver the UN’s objective of Sustainable Energy for All , … Generation , an online crowdfunding platform regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Once purchased, debentures can also be …
Insight, 20 October 2013
Construction of Hyderabad’s new metro. The first phase, covering 30km and 24 stations, opened in November 2017 (Photo: banjaxx, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Financing sustainable infrastructure: a tale of two cities
… finance the investment: an ingenious solution to its cash shortfall. Financial maturity The Hyderabad Metro is only possible because of sophisticated financial systems at every level of government. Not many low- and lower … the basics It's not just about building big infrastructure. Uganda's capital Kampala, for example, does not have a metro. But action taken by …
Insight, 09 January 2018
A solitary tree on an island surrounded by water. Some people and cattle stand and sit underneath the tree.
Climate-induced migration illustrates loss and damage already being felt by communities
… coastal areas to bigger cities in their own country. Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka is the world’s fastest growing mega city yet won’t be able … what context they can be scaled up and what technology, capacity and financial support will be needed? This would help inform the design of …
Insight, 30 October 2021
Solar panels, such as these in Bhutan, are benefiting millions of energy-poor households (Photo: Richard Furlong, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Turning up the volume: five insights into aggregating finance for expanding off grid energy investment
… regions. In response to this challenge, innovative forms of 'financial aggregation' are emerging. These bundle together energy … and make risks clearer to reassure investors, so reducing the cost of capital . This aggregation is critical to the rapid scaling up of … REEEI) and the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) .  What is financial aggregation? Aggregation is the pooling together of finance, …
Insight, 03 November 2017
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Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups to disasters and climate change: sustainable energy solutions in Quy Nhon City
… women, fishermen and seafood processors, who have less access to financial capital, are particularly affected by disasters. Small-scale renewable … lanterns. However, the adoption of these technologies is limited by financial constraints and unfavourable energy markets. The paper …
Publication, 01 June 2014
Aerial view of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Demanding attention for the loss and damage from climate change
… the realities of loss and damage, and to provide urgently needed financial and technological support to help the LDCs manage the … and more are destroying lives and livelihoods in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.   How the erosion of Nepal’s life, land and beauty is …
Article, 01 March 2021