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• Landmark WTO Agreements Look To Solve The World’s Most Pressing Problems

  Published 08 July 2022 | viewed 3,553 times

  As countries face record-high food prices, inflationary pressures and other challenges associated with the economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, the 164 members of the…

• Sustainable Agriculture Could Be Key In Addressing Global Food Security

  Published 04 July 2022 | viewed 3,893 times

  In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions and broader environmental concerns, many countries are looking to improve the efficiency of agriculture while also…

• Emerging Markets Are Scrambling For Solutions To Curb Plastic Waste

  Published 30 June 2022 | viewed 2,746 times

  More than two years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many emerging markets are still dealing with high levels of plastic waste. Amid numerous…

• Russia’s War Is Elevating Cybersecurity Concerns For Emerging Markets

  Published 22 June 2022 | viewed 1,710 times

  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused disruptions across the global economy, from food to energy, but it has also prompted an increase in the number…

• Could Wealthy Nations Fund The Energy Transition In Emerging Markets?

  Published 16 June 2022 | viewed 2,122 times

  As emerging markets continue to add capacity to generate renewable energy, some of the world’s wealthiest countries could help fund their energy transitions. In recent…

• Rising U.S. Interest Rates Could Significantly Impact Emerging Markets

  Published 02 June 2022 | viewed 4,933 times

  Following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise benchmark interest rates in recent months, analysts are closely tracking the impact this will have on emerging…

• Could Blue Carbon Credits Be The Future Of Sustainable Financing?

  Published 01 June 2022 | viewed 2,069 times

  The Bahamas has become the latest emerging market to seek to leverage its natural environs to fund projects to protect its environment, announcing plans to…

• Emerging Markets Could Become World Leaders In Solar Exports

  Published 30 May 2022 | viewed 3,847 times

  As demand for renewable energy grows globally, several emerging markets are positioning themselves as leaders in exporting solar power. Most notably, Indonesia appears to be…

• How Will China’s Covid Containment Policy Affect Emerging Markets?

  Published 26 May 2022 | viewed 2,003 times

  With China’s economy slowing on the back of a strict Covid-19 containment strategy, there are concerns about the effects this might have on several emerging…

• How Latin America’s Transportation Mega-Projects Could Revolutionize Trade

  Published 19 May 2022 | viewed 4,155 times

  As Latin America continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, several countries are undertaking large-scale transport infrastructure projects to improve regional and international connectivity and…

• A New Railway Could Transform Trade And Transport In The Gulf

  Published 17 May 2022 | viewed 4,882 times

  Following delays, the long-awaited GCC Railway looks likely to be revitalized, a move that could transform trade and connectivity across the Gulf. The project was…

• How Sustainable Architecture Could Help Lower Global Emissions

  Published 30 April 2022 | viewed 2,268 times

  Amid efforts to reduce the carbon footprint associated with the construction industry, there is increasing recognition of the benefits of sustainable and regenerative architecture as…

• A Reason To Be Optimistic About Emissions In The Asia Pacific

  Published 24 April 2022 | viewed 2,665 times

  A recent report found that relatively few companies in the Asia-Pacific region have adopted net-zero carbon emission strategies to date. Nevertheless, there are grounds for…

• Sustainability-Linked Bonds: A New Financing Solution For Emerging Markets

  Published 19 March 2022 | viewed 2,229 times

  Emerging markets are harnessing environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics to raise debt and fund their energy transitions, with Chile recently becoming the first country…

• These Emerging Markets Are Looking To Bolster Electric Vehicle Production

  Published 10 March 2022 | viewed 4,741 times

  As demand for environmentally sustainable transport grows, a number of emerging markets are ramping up their efforts to incentivize the sale and production of electric…

• Trade Between China And Africa Is On The Rise

  Published 05 March 2022 | viewed 4,321 times

  Despite global supply chain challenges, trade between China and Africa rose to record levels in 2021. The increase partially reflects a shift in Chinese policy…

• The Gulf's Largest Economy Is Taking Advantage Of Triple Digit Oil Prices

  Published 02 March 2022 | viewed 7,423 times

  As oil prices reach seven-a-half-year highs, a number of countries in the Middle East have unveiled fiscal measures designed to balance their budgets after two…

• An Increase In Polysilicon Production Could Help Curb Solar Power Prices

  Published 23 February 2022 | viewed 4,485 times

  As the prices of solar power inputs reach 10-year highs, Indonesia is looking to boost solar panel manufacturing. In late January the Indonesian government told…

• How Will Rising Oil Prices Impact The Energy Transition?

  Published 19 February 2022 | viewed 12,049 times

  Amid an increase in global demand and concerns over key supplies, global oil prices are approaching $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014.…

• What Does This Year Hold For Saudi Arabia’s ESG-Focused Islamic Bond?

  Published 17 February 2022 | viewed 1,529 times

  Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank closed a $750m “sustainability” sukuk (Islamic bond), the latest in a wave of high-profile issuances across different regions.…