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World Bank agrees $178.5m for Ethiopian geothermal
30 May 2014The World Bank has agreed a $178.5 million loan to finance geothermal development in Ethiopia, with the aim of making the country a "regional power hub".
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Carbon markets now worth $30bn, says World Bank
28 May 2014The world's emissions trading systems, for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, are now worth about $30 billion, following the launch of eight new markets in 2013, the World Bank says.
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World Bank launches first green bond in Australia
16 April 2014The World Bank has today launched its first green bond on the Australian market, raising AU$300 million ($281 million).
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People moves
31 March 2014The industry's most important recent moves, including new roles for Martin Skancke, Charles Gooderham and Zoe Knight. Appointments have been announced for Standard Bank, Tau, SolarCity and Bridges Ventures, among others.
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First index launched for green bonds market
17 March 2014An index to track the fledgling green bond market has been launched by German index provider Solactive.
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First World Bank euro-denominated green bond raises €550m
14 March 2014The World Bank has issued its first benchmark sized green bond denominated in euros, in a "landmark" transaction that will help the European market scale up.
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Green bond issues to 'at least double' this year, says HSBC
28 January 2014Green bond issues are set to double to around $25 billion this year, on the back of strong momentum in January and a surge of activity in 2013, HSBC has forecast.
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World Bank issues first floating-rate green bond
16 January 2014The World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development has issued a $550 million climate bond with an 18-month floating rate.
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Looking back at 2013
18 December 2013Stranded assets, retroactive subsidy cuts and backloading were among the themes that dominated the markets in 2013. Peter Cripps looks back on some of the highs and lows of the past 12 months.
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Derisking renewables
05 December 2013A cocktail of risks has hampered investment in low-carbon technologies. Public-backed guarantees, among others, should increasingly be used to help the capital flow, argues Gianleo Frisari