Chen Chen

I tweet about climate, disaster risk reduction, renewables, among other stuff that interest me in the area of sustainable development. All opinions are my own.

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

"It is vitally important to move from the recognition that climate change poses significant financial stability risks to the stage where the quantitative implications of those risks are appropriately assessed and addressed." https://t.co/EaqeDxTseA

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Myths that keep impact investors from investing in local businesses in Africa #renewableenergy @ShineInvest @sanjoysan https://t.co/3X6qY8Uar1

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

New @WRIGovernance research in Kenya shows that access to finance & capacity building can accelerate local efforts to mainstream #adaptation into development initiatives. Learn more: https://t.co/2Lmq5FPL0H. #AdaptOurWorld

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Join this webinar this Friday at 8am EST to participate in a discussion on tech, policy, and finance of #agriculture cold storage. Organized by our partner @SELCOFoundation in India.

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

What happens when healthcare providers in Kenya are able to choose renewable energy options to improve their power supply? A new @WorldResources study examines a demand-side pilot project which offers clinics choices to improve their energy supply: https://t.co/SpfvaEhs0t

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

With @sanjoysan and MollyCaldwell, our new working paper at @WRIEnergy examines the impact investments in clean energy access in Kenya and recommends leveling the playfield for local entrepreneurs. Read more https://t.co/vWsTuElwb8

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

In the wake of COVID, the need for healthcare providers to have access to right-sized, affordable energy solutions is more critical than ever. Here's how the world must approach energy planning: https://t.co/uAa2KPyIhD @WRIEnergy @WorldResources

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

'Catastrophe bonds' provide $225-M cover for Philippines: World Bank https://t.co/kl5V9qr1J6 via @ABSCBNNews

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

"I’m hopeful that innovations in energy technology will help us achieve that while paving the way to a zero-carbon future." The hidden costs of unreliable electricity https://t.co/UT8jst8TQi via @billgates

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

How can India better regulate the water consumption of its power plants? https://t.co/V5tVce1tsZ @bharathjairaj @Theruleoftherul

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

New blog from @WRIIndia - How can India better regulate the water consumption of its power plants? https://t.co/g9HONgfS6x @bharathjairaj @Theruleoftherul

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Shopping for Change @UCSUSA
An interactive tool to help you shop while contributing to a #sustainable future
https://t.co/LDbILOfHQu

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Our Adaptation Tracking paper is hot off the press on @nature. Awesome job the @ccadapt team! https://t.co/as69xmqtUB

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Our blog that describes how #renewableenergy offering can be intergrated in the development package.

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

In western Kenya, a reliable #cleanenergy system is improving operations at one woman's health clinic. The steps she took to get there and how it's working, in a new blog by @ccorient and @sanjoysan: https://t.co/dMKHehxv8K @PSKenya1

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

We are looking for a Georgetown University student to intern for our Energy Access team at the World Resources Institute. Passionate about impact management and #SDG7? Join us #Georgetown https://t.co/a8ksKWQJBv

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Sustainable investing grew 25% worldwide 2014-2016. The US growth was 33%. Acceleration driven by Millennials is expected. https://t.co/MdSk02GMJ5

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Are there proven financing models for supporting infra development for the #notforprofit social sector - particularly to improve #electricity #access in #hospitals #schools #trainingcentres in #remote #rural #India that are running with limited #resources?

[Pamli Deka @PamliDeka]

Are there proven financing models for supporting infra development for the #notforprofit social sector - particularly to improve #electricity #access in #hospitals #schools #trainingcentres in #remote #rural #India that are running with limited #resources…https://t.co/fV4No4LpDX

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

#EnergyAccess has huge employment potential - up to one-fifth of the 25 million jobs needed in Africa over the next decade. How we can prepare for these jobs of the future, from @Power4All2025: https://t.co/9Pp60tyZm4

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

#Kenya is a growing hotspot for impact investing, particularly in the pay-as-you-go #cleanenergy sector. Join @WRIEnergy on Dec. 6 for a webinar connecting fund managers with Kenyan entrepreneurs: https://t.co/0BfuVwWLhL

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

“Bionic mushroom' generates #renewables though 3D printed materials and bugs https://t.co/0Sej608RXo

[Chen Chen @ccorient]

Kenya’s #forests are the country’s lifeblood – but they’re also its fuel source. Learn how a handful of entrepreneurs are working to help power Kenya without contributing to deforestation: https://t.co/iXs2ycWX8Q #cleanenergy