Finance


Forging Partnerships across Industries Key to Advancing Net-Zero Goals
Google collaborates with thousands of partners across multiple industries, from governments to companies, and to non-profits as part of its net-zero commitments.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, Climate change and disaster risk management, Energy, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Information and communications technology, Technology, Finance

Why Southeast Asia Needs Transition Finance
Southeast Asia needs transition finance to shift to renewable energy and retire coal-fired power plants.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Indonesia, Energy, Finance, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals

To Reach Net Zero, $4 Will Need to Be Invested into the Green Economy for Every $1 Outlay in Fossil Fuels
At present the ratio of investments going into fossil fuel and the renewable energy sectors is on par.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, Finance, Climate change and disaster risk management, Energy, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, SEADS2023

With Climate Risks Worsening, Global Investors to Target Green Investments to Future-Proof Their Portfolios
The green bond market has grown from $2 billion to $2.5 trillion over the years, signaling there is appetite for green investments.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, Finance, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, SEADS2023

From 1% to 30%: The Key Drivers behind the Philippines' Acceleration towards Responsible Digital Payment Systems
This case study examines the success story of the Philippines by diving into the key decisions made by the government and private sector in accelerating the adoption of responsible digital payments.

Tags: Finance, Philippines, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals

Financing Net Zero Is Not Just about Money. Innovative Solutions, Incentives, and Policies also Needed
Meeting Southeast Asia's net-zero targets is hinged on how fast both the public and public sectors can mobilize capital to finance climate investments, but it also entails adopting innovative solutions, incentives, and policies to speed the adoption of cleaner energy.

Tags: ASEAN, SEADS 2023, Energy, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Finance

ADB Announces IF-CAP, New Program to Accelerate Billions in Climate Change Financing
The facility would provide a range of grants for project preparation along with guarantees for parts of ADB’s sovereign loan portfolios to ramp up support for the region in the battle against climate change.

Tags: Finance, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment

Innovative Financing Key to Private Sector Participation in ASEAN+3 Infrastructure Development—ADB Report
ASEAN economies need to invest $2.8 trillion in infrastructure through 2030 to sustain economic growth, reduce poverty, and respond to climate change.

Tags: Finance, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, COVID-19, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals, Economy

Reinvigorating Financing Approaches for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure in ASEAN+3
​​​​​​​This report presents a practical toolkit of ways to merge public, private, institutional, and other forms of low-cost capital to deliver resilient, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure in the ASEAN+3 region.

Tags: Finance, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals

Global Crises Further Threaten Progress on SDGs: ADB–UN Report
Weathering the crises will require coordinated efforts from governments and nonstate actors to bring about inclusive transformation of energy, food, and finance systems. 

Tags: Sustainable Development Goals, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Agriculture and food security, Energy, Finance

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