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Clean energy investment down 11% in 2012 but China, Japan outperform – BNEF
14 January 2013Investments in clean energy leapt in China, Japan and South Africa last year, but overall investments in the sector fell 11%, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
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Clean energy investment slumps in 2012 despite Q4 rally
11 January 2013Global investment in clean energy fell 14% in 2012, despite a rally in the fourth quarter triggered by project financing, according to VB Research's Clean Energy Pipeline.
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World Bank forest fund gets $180 million boost
11 January 2013An initiative set up to reward developing countries for preserving forests has received a $180 million boost, in a move that has increased its funding by more than a third.
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Shell near-miss highlights dangers of Arctic exploration, say investors
08 January 2013Royal Dutch Shell's battle to regain control of a grounded rig risks further damaging its environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials and highlights the dangers of Arctic exploration, according to socially responsible investors and analysts.
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Bright outlook for impact investing – JP Morgan
08 January 2013Impact investing is in a healthy state despite the continuing economic woes afflicting much of the world, according to a new survey by JP Morgan and the non-profit Global Impact Investing Network.
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Wheb targets €200m for 'green growth fund'
08 January 2013Private equity firm Wheb Partners has begun marketing its third clean-tech fund, into which it is hoping to raise €200 million ($261 million).
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Chinese cleantech fund reaches $40m first close, final target slashed
08 January 2013Chinese private equity firm Nature Elements Capital has raised $40 million in a first close for its Asia Renewables and Cleantech Fund, but has lowered its final target at the request of investors.
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Clean-tech VC investments plunged by a third in 2012
04 January 2013Global investments in clean technologies tanked in 2012, as investors shied away from capital-intensive deals and technology risks, according to Cleantech Group.
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US renewables policies set to come under attack in 2013
24 December 2012Clean energy advocates are preparing to defend state renewable portfolio standards (RPS) in 2013 from conservative groups intent on dismantling them.
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WTO rules against Ontario incentives for local suppliers
20 December 2012A World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling against Ontario's renewable energy incentive programme could help boost trade in the sector, it was claimed today.