A new infographic reveals how fossil-fueled development bypasses African communities, but also illustrates the continent’s potential for a just transition. As Africa holds 39 percent of global renewable energy potential, governments and banks must shift their climate finance commitments towards a renewable just transition in Africa.
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Briefing: G20 government finance enabled 82% of LNG export infrastructure expansion, breaking climate promises
This new briefing shows G20 government institutions were involved in financing 82% of new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminal capacity built from 2012-2022, providing at least USD 78 billion in loans, guarantees, and equity investments for new LNG export terminal capacity projects.
G20 public money enabled 82% of LNG export infrastructure expansion, breaking climate promises
Government-backed LNG projects are exposing the public to stranded asset risks and causing emissions nearly twice the annual emissions of Canada.
New briefing: Japan is the world’s largest provider of public finance for fossil fuels, spending 10.6 billion USD a year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2022 Contacts: Makiko Arima — makiko@priceofoil.org (AEST) Susanne Wong — susanne@priceofoil.org (CEST) New briefing: Japan is the world’s largest provider of public finance for fossil fuels, spending 10.6 billion USD a year Briefing highlights that Japan’s support for oil, gas and coal is fueling the climate crisis, undermining energy security and harming … Read More
Oil Change Response to newly launched Export Finance for Future (E3F) coalition
This new coalition will coordinate actions between nations leading the charge on eliminating public finance for fossil fuels, and will build momentum to provide political guidance in future multilateral negotiations.