Water and Communities
Türkiye is under high levels of water stress, with 40-88% of its renewable water supply used annually. Development financing provides an opportunity for the private sector to address water scarcity and challenges around it. A blue finance loan by IFC has improved water efficiency in Türkiye’s industrial sector. Click for the full story on IFC.org
Pakistan’s national fish, the Mahseer, became endangered due to illegal fishing and poor river conditions. Now community organizations, and wildlife advocates are collaborating with a hydroelectric company to restore the Mahseer population and conserve the river they all depend on.
Water is at the center of today’s climate and development challenges. Given that almost half the world’s rivers span national boundaries, transboundary cooperation is critical to building resilience to climate risks, improving water security, and achieving peace and stability. Read more on WorldBank.org
A remarkable new trend is taking hold in the world of infrastructure finance. Sustainable Finance—investments structured with environmental, social, and governance criteria—saw unprecedented growth in 2021, reaching over $1.6 trillion in total annual issuance and more than doubling 2020 volumes. Why is the rise of Sustainable Finance a big deal? Because it offers tangible evidence […]
In our recent blog, we looked at three ways to keep vulnerable segments of the population — women and youth — from being left behind in the digital divide. Digital transformation and the renewed focus on the sustainability of mining offer great opportunities for the industry — it will help companies refresh their brands and […]
Last year I was asked to be involved in a joint publication from the International Council for Mining & Metals (ICMM) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which explored the issue of collective action on water resources in the mining sector, with a strong focus on Mongolia. While WWF did not end up authoring the […]
Ulaanbaatar—Mongolia’s geography and people have long been accustomed to the vagaries of its landlocked, extreme climate.