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Exxaro, China's CNIC vie with AIIM for $2 bln African power firm Lekela - sources

South African miner Exxaro (EXXJ.J) and Chinese state fund CNIC are among potential buyers admitted to the final round of bidding for African renewable energy firm Lekela Power - a company worth around $2 billion, a number of sources familiar with the deal told Reuters.

IISD in the news February 18, 2022

Sustainable Financing for Soil Remediation Projects in China and Beyond

This event showcased the most recent research emerging from IISD's joint project with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) on financing soil remediation projects.

Webinar October 19, 2021

Why it matters to the world if China delivers on its carbon targets

It has been well documented, most recently in last week's International Energy Agency report, that the world's governments have failed keeping up with their own climate change promises.

IISD in the news October 18, 2021

Are Countries Walking the Talk on Cutting Carbon?

In the race against climate change, increasing ambition over time is key. But revised commitments from parties to the Paris Agreement lack two critical components of ambitious climate action.

Insight March 16, 2021

What Does the Draft European Union–China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment Mean for Sustainable Development?

Will this deal actually yield the benefits that both sides have promised? Our expert analyzes the draft text to see where these commitments are upheld and where there's room for improvement.

Insight January 26, 2021

Nature-Based Solutions as a Catalyst for Achieving Mutual Benefits for People, Nature, and Climate: Lessons learned from China and globally

Join our virtual event to learn about the long-term social, ecological, and economic benefits of nature-based solutions to climate change.

Webinar January 20, 2021

G20 Scorecard of Fossil Fuel Funding: China

The G20 scorecard report aims to track each of the G20 countries' progress in ending government support to fossil fuels. See China's overall ranking and score.

Brief November 9, 2020

Doubling Back and Doubling Down: G20 scorecard on fossil fuel funding

This study tracks, for the first time, each G20 country's progress on ending support for fossil fuels—ranking their transparency, commitments, and financial support to oil, gas, and coal.

Report November 9, 2020

China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development – Press Conference and Launch of Research Outputs

The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) is holding a press conference in Beijing, China, to launch a series of research outputs, ranging from climate governance to biodiversity conservation.

Conference September 17, 2020

Health Co-Benefits from NDC Implementation in China

This report summarizes the policy efforts that the country is undertaking to meet its NDC targets and the related expected health co-benefits, based on recent scientific literature. It compares public budget allocations to health, climate change-related measures and subsidies to fossil fuels.

Report January 29, 2020

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