Blue Earth Capital Launches $100 Million Impact Secondaries Strategy Targeting Emerging Markets
• Specialist impact investor raises more than $100 million from European and U.S. institutions• Strategy introduces liquidity and exit pathways for impact investors across developed and emerging markets• Emerging markets allocation includes catalytic first-loss tranche supported by EU-backed Proparco to mobilize private capital Blue Earth Capital has closed more than $100 million for a newly […]
Abu Dhabi Advances Global Water Diplomacy Ahead of 2026 UN Water Conference
UAE intensifies convening power on water diplomacy, finance and governance as it prepares to co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference with Senegal. High level sessions during ADSW focused on unlocking capital, scaling technology and strengthening agrifood and climate resilience through water systems. Outcomes will feed into the 2026 preparatory process, shaping policy, investment priorities and […]
Masdar Secures Financing for Oman’s First Utility Scale Solar and Battery Storage Project
• Two major Gulf lenders back Oman’s first combined solar and storage facility• Project anchors Vision 2040 plans to source 30 percent of electricity from renewables by 2030• 500MW of new solar plus 100MWh storage expected to displace roughly 505,000 tonnes of CO2 each year Masdar and its consortium partners have reached financial close on […]
Microsoft Makes Biochar Carbon Removal Deal with Varaha in India
• Multi-year offtake that sources crop residues for durable carbon removal across India’s cotton belt• More than 2 million tonnes of projected carbon dioxide removals over a 15-year project life• Co-benefits for air quality, farmer income, soil health, and regenerative practices Microsoft has agreed to purchase long-duration biochar carbon removals from Varaha, a climate tech […]
L’Oréal Selects First 13 Sustainability Innovators For $108M L’AcceleratOR Program
Competition drew nearly 1,000 applications from 101 countries, reflecting accelerating innovation in climate, nature and circularity solutions. Cohort spans next generation packaging, biobased ingredients, circular treatment of waste and digital emissions intelligence tools. Ventures enter six to nine month pilot readiness phase with access to L’Oréal and University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership expertise. […]
