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Togo Pioneers Green Finance: Launching a Sustainable Climate Financing Framework

A Bold Step Toward Climate Resilience Togo is making strategic moves to combat climate change by developing an innovative sustainable financing framework. This initiative positions the West African nation to access competitive green bonds that will fund critical: Climate adaptation projects Environmental protection programs Renewable energy development How Green Bonds Will Power Togo's Green Transition The Mechanics of Green Finance ✔ What are green bonds?Specialized financial instruments where: The government borrows from investors Funds are exclusively used for eco-friendly projects Investors receive interest payments over time ✔ Why it matters for TogoCreates dedicated funding for: Coastal protection against rising seas Sustainable agriculture initiatives Clean energy infrastructure Building Local Expertise for Long-Term Success The UNDP is partnering with Togolese authorities to: Train financial experts in green bond structuring Strengthen institutions to manage climate finance Develop monitoring systems to ensure proper fund allocation "This isn't just about raising funds—it's about […]

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Nigeria Announces N250 Billion Green Bond for October 2025 to Fund Climate Projects

Nigeria’s N250 Billion Green Bond: A Leap Toward Climate Resilience Nigeria’s Federal Government has unveiled plans to issue a N250 billion Sovereign Green Bond in October 2025, with an initial N50 billion tranche set for late May, as part of its ambitious climate action agenda. Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal announced the move at a ministerial briefing in Abuja, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development and its Paris Agreement pledges. Green Bond 2025: Key Details Purpose: Fund clean energy, sustainable agriculture, afforestation, and eco-friendly transport projects. Past Issuances: Nigeria pioneered Africa’s first Sovereign Green Bond (N10bn in 2017), followed by N15bn in 2019. Coordination: Managed by the Debt Management Office (DMO), ensuring alignment with global sustainability standards. Tackling Environmental Emergencies Minister Lawal highlighted urgent actions, including resolving a four-year gas flare devastating ecosystems: “Before we came, gas burned for four years, destroying livelihoods and ecosystems. Now, rigorous environmental impact assessments (EIAs) are […]

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Green Growth Ghana Project Empowers Women and Youth in Upper west Region.

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), in partnership with Presbyterian University Ghana and the EU Delegation in Ghana, launched the "Green Growth Ghana Project" in Wa on October 9, 2024. The initiative is aimed at economically empowering women and youth in the Northern Savannah Regions through the green and circular economy. The project focuses on training and supporting small-scale enterprises in agro-forestry and environmentally sustainable business practices. It aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality and climate action. During the event, the GNCCI President, Dr. Clement Osei-Amoako, highlighted the importance of sustainable business practices for addressing challenges like climate change and economic dependence on agriculture. The event also awarded outstanding businesses, with the Naa-Momori Technical Institute receiving sewing machines.

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