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U.N. carbon scheme based on mass markets deployed in India

Posted on November 04th, 2009 in Carbon Credits, Carbon Offsets, Clean Development Mechanism, India Shares, PoA, Programme of Activities, United Nations

A new type of U.N. scheme is spreading clean energy technology to millions of people in India, promising to cut carbon emissions and help investors earn valuable carbon credits.
Two leading carbon offset project developers in India say the scheme offers the promise of improving livelihoods and greatly expanding the reach and potential investment returns of [...]

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Princess Máxima of the Netherlands named new UN advocate on inclusive finance

Posted on September 22nd, 2009 in Financial Inclusion, International Year of Microcredit, Microfinance Netherlands, Microfinance World, Millennium Development Goals, Princess Maxima, United Nations

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has named Princess Máxima of the Netherlands has his new Special Advocate on Inclusive Finance, which he said can spur poverty reduction and advance development.

“Your extensive knowledge and expertise makes you a perfect choice for this important undertaking,” Mr. Ban said yesterday. “You will be able to work for the well-being of [...]

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