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The Caribbean: Catapulting through Climate Change yet Breaking the Fall

The Caribbean faces severe climate change impacts now, despite its minuscule contributions to global emissions.

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Caribbean Development Bank will Champion Climate Finance, Resilience, and Energy Transition at COP 29

CDB will leverage the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024 to amplify the Caribbean’s urgent priorities for climate resilience and sustainable development.

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Building Back Better: Dominica’s Journey Toward Climate Resilience

After being devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017, Dominica set a bold goal: to become the world’s first climate-resilient nation. This decision isn't just about recovery; it's about survival.

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CDB Showcases Nature Protection Initiatives at 16th UN Biodiversity Conference

CDB is presenting its initiatives to integrate nature protection into development at the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, in Cali, Colombia.

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EIB and Caribbean Development Bank partner to boost resilience to climate change in the Caribbean

A €100 million (USD109.4 million) loan from the EIB will boost CDB support to projects that secure the supply of clean water, improve collection and treatment of wastewater and solid waste and upgrade flood prevention.

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CDB’s Green Climate Fund Project Financing Capacity Upgraded to US$250 Million

CDB has secured a significant upgrade to its accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), enabling the Bank to develop and deliver individual climate programmes and projects valued at as much as USD250 million (mn) up from the previous limit of USD50 mn.

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CDB, IMF, and ECCB Join Forces to Strengthen Financial Transparency and Integrity Across Eastern Caribbean

100 regulators and financial services experts were able to fortify Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism frameworks within the Eastern Caribbean.

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