ISSB’s New Standards for ESG Reports: Adoption Progress in Southeast Asia
In June 2023, the International Sustainability Standard Board (ISSB) issued new standards for ESG reports. ... Read more
Finance
An Interview with Taswin Zakaria, President Director at Maybank Indonesia
“In the world of sustainability, things are always shifting and changing, keeping us on our toes. So, for us, staying in the loop with what's happening in sustainability is like flipping through the pages of an ever-unfolding story. By keeping our fingers on the pulse of sustainability, we are not just reading the news; we are actively shaping our narrative within this dynamic landscape.”... Read more
An Interview with Lani Darmawan, President Director at CIMB Niaga
“CIMB Niaga is committed to integrating and harmonizing environmental, social, and governance aspects in its business activities, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals and advancing low carbon economy.”
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Africa Climate Summit 2023: Economic development opportunity in global decarbonization efforts
African leaders convened at the Africa Climate Summit 2023 to discuss about Africa's green growth potential.... Read more
Doubling Down for SDG Progress with Global Financial Reform and Multilateral Commitments
The Sustainable Development Report 2023 by SDG Index shares an overview of current SDG progress, emphasizing the need for financial reform and multilateral commitments.... Read more
Blended Finance & Mandalika: Civil Society Organizations’ Recommendations for Accountability and SDG Achievement
Based on a study on the Mandalika project, an accountable Blended Finance implementation requires all stakeholders to uphold SDG principles, Business and Human Rights principles, and Blended Finance principles.... Read more
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023: Funding gap, progress, and the newly proposed SDG Stimulus
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023 shares updates on the global funding and investments and proposal for the SDG Stimulus.... Read more
Accelerating Sustainable Financing in Indonesia with ASSIST Joint Programme
The ASSIST Joint Programme aims to support sustainable development progress and accelerate sustainable financing in Indonesia.... Read more
How to Encourage Private Sector Investments for Climate-Resilient Cities
A report published by Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance reveals vital aspects in encouraging private sector investments for climate-resilient cities.... Read more
Blended Finance as Alternative Financing for MSMEs
Innovative Financing Lab under the UN Development Programme (UNDP) published a policy brief titled “Deploying Blended Finance to Broaden Financial Access for MSMEs”.... Read more