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Breaking the Sovereign Debt Doom Loop: Reprofiling with rate cuts can unlock USD $454 billion until 2031 says new report
1 July 2025, Sevilla, Spain – A debt review just released by a bloc of 74 finance ministers revealed climate vulnerable countries are spending four

Nepal reaffirms commitment to clean air
June 30, 2025—The recently published World Bank report, “Towards Clean Air in Nepal,” identifies air pollution as Nepal’s leading health risk, responsible for around 26,000

Solomon Islands and Vanuatu chart vast indigenous-led Ocean Reserve in Pacific
June 30, 2025—The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are stepping forward to create the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a groundbreaking initiative to protect the waters of the

Nicaragua taps 70 MW solar project to boost water access
June 30, 2025—Work has begun on Nicaragua’s largest solar energy project, the 70 MW Enesolar-3 plant in Nindirí, with an $83 million investment support from

Major Reforms to IMF, Global Tax Rules Needed to Bridge Climate Investment Gap
June 30, 2025—A new policy brief authored by Daniel Titelman, Marilou Uy, and Amar Bhattacharya from the Task Force on Climate, Development, and the International

Why We Should Protect High Seas From All Extraction, Forever
June 30, 2025—As the UN Oceans Conference opened in Nice, France, in early June, a landmark paper published in the prestigious journal Nature, led by

Market Romance: Paraguay’s Carbon Credit Innovation and Climate Investments
With strong legislative enforcement of the Carbon Credit Law, the Republic of Paraguay is advancing environmental protection and conservation in the Chaco region, supporting projects that safeguard ecosystems while attracting over USD 10 million in responsible investment. At the same time, the country is expanding certification processes across more than 400,000 hectares, strengthening long-term stewardship of forests, biodiversity, and natural carbon sinks.

Community Vow: Chad Rolls Out Nationwide Drive for Environmental Responsibility
Strengthening environmental stewardship in Chad has reached a pivotal milestone with the launch of a nationwide campaign to implement Law No. 023. This legislative framework, bolstered by international partnerships and localized outreach, represents a shift from abstract policy to community-led conservation.

Protect What You Love: Grenada’s Community-Driven Marine Conservation
Our Bay, Our Future takes center stage as Grenada seeks to advance its marine protection initiatives. The project was officially launched last month at the Woburn Bay Jetty by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund in collaboration with the Grenada Sustainable Development Trust Fund and with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada.

Ecosystems at the Heart of Jordan’s Adaptation Agenda
Jordan’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025 reflects a strategic shift toward embedding environmental resilience and nature‑based solutions at the heart of national climate adaptation planning.

Embracing Bamboo as a Pathway to Resilience in the Philippines
The Philippines is turning to one of its oldest natural resources to help secure a more resilient future, placing nature at the heart of climate action through a renewed national push for bamboo development. This month, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) launched the campaign “Kawayan: Kabalikat ng Klima at Komunidad,” highlighting bamboo as a powerful nature-based solution that supports environmental protection, community resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Sri Lanka’s Love Letter to the High Seas
Sri Lanka is taking steps to strengthen national stewardship of marine biodiversity in response to the entry into force of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This landmark international treaty, which entered into force in January 2026, establishes a global framework for conserving and sustainably using marine life in the high seas.



