Tag: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
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COP29: Multilateral diplomatic stalemate circumvented
COP29 in Baku ended in the early hours of November 24, reaching a compromise deal on finance that will advance the global climate agenda...
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Kazakhstan: The Middle Kingdom Gains from Neutrality and Oil
Kazakhstan is established as the premier investment location in the Eurasia region for multinational corporations and strategic investors. The country’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has...
Transport
Trans-Caspian International Transport Route platform launched in Astana
In a major step forward for regional transport coordination, Kazakhstan’s capital Astana hosted the launch June 12 of a new coordination platform for the...
Environment
Uzbekistan to mobilize investment in environmental protection, sustainable development
NE Global sat down for an interview, in the Uzbek capital, during the 3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) with Aziz Abdukhakimov, Uzbekistan's Minister of Ecology,...
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COP 29: Azerbaijan takes the spotlight
The next global climate conference, COP 29, will occur in November in Baku, Azerbaijan. The gathering is essential to continue discussing and developing strategies...
Energy
First plant in Europe to produce copper foil for EV batteries gets EBRD funding
Eager to reduce Europe's reliance on China for materials for batteries, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on January 10 the...
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EBRD facilitates renewable energy investment in Central and Eastern Europe
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the transition of Photon Energy NV (Photon Energy), a renewable energy developer and independent...
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Uzbekistan to increase its 2030 renewables targets
Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry said on August 10 a significant share of power generation is to be assigned to solar and wind renewable power sources.“We...
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EU backs financing for greener homes and businesses in North Macedonia
In order to boost investments in high-performance green technologies, materials and solutions in privately owned residential dwellings and buildings in North Macedonia, the European...
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Lithuania to renovate private residential buildings and cut emissions with EU help
In an effort to improve the energy use in Lithuania, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on August 4 the Bank...
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EU warns Turkish exporters of potential steep extra costs under new carbon rules
Turkish exporters of energy-intensive products such as cement, steel and aluminium could face steep additional costs when legislative proposals tabled by the EU Green...
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Uzbekistan inks project deals with Masdar for 2 solar plants in Jizzakh and Samarkand
Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry announced on July 12 it has now signed project agreements with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) for the two 220...
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EBRD to align all its activities with Paris Agreement goals by end-2022
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on July 1 the Bank will from the end of 2022 align all its activities with...
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EU approves €60.4 million funding for windfarms at Poland’s Banie and Sepopol
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing with a local currency loan of PLN 275 million (€60.4 million equivalent) the construction...
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Green buildings to help Poland reach climate goals
Poland needs to decarbonise the country’s construction sector as buildings play a crucial role in Poland’s effort to meet the 2050 net-zero emissions goal,...
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EBRD and GCF plan new $1 bln facility targeting high-emitting industries in private sector
Scaling up green financing, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Odile Renaud-Basso and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Executive Director Yannick Glemarec...
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EU supports Total Eren’s 100 MW solar plant project in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The government of Uzbekistan's plans to develop 8 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030 have received a major boost following the approval...
Economy & Business
Reforms in Uzbekistan’s energy sector and cooperation with major international financial institutions
Since September 2016, when Shavkat Mirziyoyev began his presidency, Uzbekistan has embarked on a process of deep economic and social reforms. We are determined...
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EBRD aims to fully align with Paris Agreement goals within 20 months
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said the bank aims to fully align its activities with the goals of the Paris...
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Poland builds first recycling plant for car batteries with EU help
With the help of the European Union, Poland will become the site of the first facility in the EU for recycling both car batteries...
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EBRD funds electric public transport in Sarajevo to tackle air pollution
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on 5 February the bank is financing major investments to improve public transport in Sarajevo,...
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