The Zambian insurance sector is entering a new era of sustainability, placing a strong emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and green finance. This transformation was underscored during a training workshop organized by the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA), with te...Read more
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Author: Vanessa Wematu Akibate , Communications Officer, UNDP Zambia Wildlife conservation is crucial for a sustainable future, but it can sometimes threaten the livelihoods of communities that share the same habitat. Climate change, particularly the consequences of drought in the southern Africa re...Read more
10th December 2024 – Lusaka, Zambia Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation Renewables (CEC Renewables),credited for issuing the country’s first ever Green Bond in 2023 has announced a second tranche valued at US$ 96.7 million. Zambia made history in issuing its first-ever green bond in 2023 valued a...Read more
Zambia, like many developing nations, faces a significant financing gap in addressing urgent biodiversity and environmental challenges. As the country grapples with deteriorating natural resources, finding innovative financing solutions has become essential to achieving the goals outlined in its Nat...Read more
On 27 August 2024, BIOFIN Zambia hosted a workshop in Lusaka that focused on the ongoing study on nature-based financial risks in Zambia. The workshop brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including the financial sector, to discuss the preliminary findings and the potential impact of n...Read more