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Cette étude analyse les lacunes du financement climatique dans l'Union économique et monétaire ouest-africaine, région très exposée aux impacts climatiques, et présente les implications politiques.
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The purpose of this report is to understand the impact of climate risks on Morocco’s banking sector. This report also takes stock of the Moroccan banking sector’s current risk management practices and the response to climate-related financial risks.
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The 2024 climate risk landscape report serves as a comprehensive resource delving into the available tools for financial institutions to assess physical and transition climate risks and boost their institution’s resilience to related impacts.
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This report looks holistically at the challenges of adaptation to climate change for businesses, exploring the complementarity among the public sector, the financial sector, and the private sector.
Residents exercise in Zhuji park, in China
The city of Zhuji has been recognized as the first Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) Resilience Hub in China, heralding a major milestone for the global partnership
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
ARISE-US
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
Terry Kinyua
A collaborative effort supported by the Mastercard Foundation has led to the development and implementation of the IIA-Kenya MSME Resilience Programme, aimed at empowering Kenyan MSMEs to navigate through crises and emerge stronger than before.
Sun over traditional West African homes along the Niger river shore
Nubian Vaults offer affordable, eco-friendly housing in West Africa. Association la Voûte Nubienne has built over 7,000 Nubian Vaults and aims to certify carbon credits.
Climate and Development Knowledge Network
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This study provides insights into how privately owned groceries can complement large food storage facilities and provide sustainable public and private sectors (Public–Private Partnerships-PPP).

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