At COP27, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a suite of programs to advance gender-responsive climate action. New announcements include: Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Action USAID announced $21.8 million dedicated to gender-responsive climate action from the Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Fund, surpassing its $14 million COP26 commitment. This includes funding for organizations […]
Mini-grid Development in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement, Uganda – EQ Mag Pro
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USAID ANNOUNCES TARGET TO MOBILIZE $150 BILLION IN CLIMATE FINANCE – EQ Mag Pro
USAID announced an ambitious target to mobilize $150 billion in public and private climate finance by 2030. USAID will catalyze the majority of this funding from private sector investments—as well as from public sector investments from partner country governments—through targeted programs and partnerships. USAID aims to catalyze 10 dollars of private sector financing for every […]
India Critical Part Of Global Climate Change Solutions, Says USAID Administrator – EQ Mag Pro
India critical part of global climate change solutions, says USAID Administrator Washington : India, which has shown global leadership in the fight against climate change, is a critical part of the global climate change solutions, a top Biden Administration official said on Wednesday. “As one of the most innovative and vibrant economies on Earth, India, […]
African Coal Plant Operator Turns to Solar For New Power JV
Mozambique-based coal operator Ncondezi Energy has announced a joint venture (JV) with South African-based NESA to target South Africa’s C&I solar and storage markets. The term sheet agreement signed by the two parties will create a regional company that will acquire assets from both Ncondezi Energy subsidiary Ncondezi Green Power (NGP) and NESA. NESA comprises […]
Namibia Can Export Electricity to Southern, Eastern African States: Official
CAIRO : CEO of Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Nangula Nelulu Uaandja said Sunday in IPAs Africa Forum 1 that her country aims for the generation of 5 GW of electricity and that surpasses the local industrialization rates giving room for exporting to southern and eastern African countries. Such electricity will be derived […]
USAID to launch multi-year project in Bangladesh to promote growth through energy
The project will not only reduce emissions but also will improve living standards for the people of Bangladesh. USAID will soon launch a multi-year project of up to $17 million in Bangladesh, called “Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE),” subject to the availability of funds. This multi-year initiative will work to expand Bangladeshis’ […]
USAID, DFC announce $41 million loan guarantee programme for rooftop solar projects
New Delhi : United States Agency for international development (USAID (/topic/usaid)) and US international development finance corporation (DFC (/topic/dfc)) are jointly sponsoring loan portfolio guarantee to enable Indian small and medium enterprises (SME (/topic/sme)s) to access reliable power and cut costs. The loan worth 41 million dollars (about Rs 297 crore) will help finance investments […]
Tetra Tech Awarded $ 25 Million Contract for Renewable Energy and Climate Change from USAID
PASADENA, Calif .: Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, today announced that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the company a $ 25 million five-year one-time contract to increase renewable energy use and reduce deforestation in Zambia. the Alternatives to Charcoal Activity represents […]
DAI Invites EOI to Support Implementation of INVEST Project
Call for Expressions of Interest to Support Implementation of INVEST Project Please see the attached Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to support the implementation of DAI’s INVEST project. DAI invites firms to submit Expressions of Interest for concepts from clean energy developers in the Vietnamese power sector, based in the US and in the Southeast Asian […]