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The World Resources Institute criticizes Japan's updated nationally determined contribution (NDC), stating it fails to increase ambition from the 2015 target and ignores significant economic opportunities and climate risks.

This fact sheet details a USD 1.8 million green bond issued by West Holdings Corporation on March 25, 2020, to refinance construction funds for two photovoltaic power plants.

This report analyzes the factors contributing to the slow growth of solar energy in Indonesia compared to the rapid expansion in India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, suggesting that Indonesia can lower energy prices by adopting supportive policies, streamlining decision-making, and rethinking local content requirements.

This briefing by RMI argues that the electric vehicle (EV) sector represents a massive untapped opportunity to drive global demand for renewable energy. It proposes that EV charge point operators (CPOs), mobility service providers (eMSPs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) should implement 100% renewable energy charging solutions, starting with large fleets, to stimulate new renewable energy capacity and reduce operational costs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.

This report by the NewClimate Institute synthesizes support provided to Mongolia's NDC process from September 2018 to March 2020, focusing on scenario analysis for the electricity sector aligned with the Paris Agreement and the socio-economic and health impacts of coal power plant expansion.

This report documents a public dialogue held on 14 March 2020, organized by the Strategic Dialogue Group (SDG) and the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI). The event focused on the commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 20 January 2020 to reform State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in South Africa, specifically regarding their commercial and developmental mandates, operational efficiency, and the reduction of political interference.

This briefing by RMI argues for the immediate implementation of Puerto Rico's energy transformation, emphasizing the urgent need for solar energy, battery storage, and energy efficiency to address grid instability following hurricanes and earthquakes.

This research paper examines the process of 'policy transfer' for renewable energy adoption using case studies from Peru, Thailand, and Uganda, concluding that the process is a complex, iterative interaction between national and international actors rather than a simple adoption of policies from one country to another.

Tohoku Electric Power Company issued a JPY5bn (USD45.4m) green bond on February 27, 2020, to refinance onshore wind, offshore wind, and geothermal energy projects. Certified under Climate Bonds Standard v2.1, it is the first power utility in Japan to receive such certification.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a USD 325 million green bond issued by Vena Energy on February 26, 2020, with a five-year tenor maturing on February 26, 2025. The bond is intended to fund renewable energy projects, specifically solar, wind, and hydropower, and is the first green bond from a Singaporean non-financial corporate to be denominated in USD and to acquire a green bond rating.

LLC “SFC RuSol 1” (Solar Systems LLC) issued a RUB 5.7 billion (USD 92 million) secured green bond on February 6, 2020, to finance solar energy projects in Russia. The bond, which matures in 2030, is the first Russian green bond to fully dedicate proceeds to renewable energy. The issuer will provide annual reports on the use of funds and environmental impacts, specifically measuring kWh of renewable electricity generated and CO2 emissions reduced.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Telia Co on February 11, 2020, to finance renewable energy, green digital solutions, energy efficiency, and green buildings.

This fact sheet details a EUR 750 million green bond issued by Bankinter on February 6, 2020, with a maturity date of October 6, 2027. The bond is a senior non-preferred financial corporate bond intended to finance or refinance renewable energy and green building projects.

This report synthesizes the results of the "Ambition to Action" (A2A) project, which provided analytical support to Argentina's energy supply sector and NDC process from March 2017 to December 2019. It focuses on scenario analysis for long-term temperature goals, the socio-economic impacts of the energy transition, and the technical challenges of integrating renewable energy into the power grid.

GSP Renewable Energy Pte Ltd, a Singapore-incorporated company, issued a USD15m unsecured green bond on July 30, 2019, to finance renewable energy projects in mainland China. The proceeds support distributed rooftop solar stations with a total capacity of 34.39MWp across Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Wuxi. The bond is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is part of the company's Project Clover.

This fact sheet details a Chinese Asset-Backed Security (ABS) green bond issued by State Power Shanxi New Energy Development Co., Ltd. on December 31, 2019, to fund solar and wind energy projects.

This fact sheet details a USD 300 million green bond issued by Jiangxi Provincial Water Conservancy Investment on December 5, 2019, with a three-year tenor and a coupon rate of 3.4%. The bond is listed on the Hong Kong Exchange under the HKQAA scheme and is intended to finance or refinance eligible green projects, including renewable energy, water and waste management, and land use.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp on January 23, 2020, to refinance green buildings and renewable energy facilities in Japan.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a NOK 75 million (USD 9 million) issuance by Sunndal Sparebank, a Norwegian local savings bank, to finance renewable energy and low-emission transport projects.

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