Chandra Sekhar Sinha

Interested in energy, climate change and development.

[Climate Collective @clim8collective]

On Day 3 of #COP28 Climate Collective hosted a panel on Bridging the Climate Finance Gap with Digital Innovations.

The discussion delved into how digital technologies contribute to transparency and coordination, advancing climate action and enhancing NDC ambition.

Thanks to our panelists Finn O'Muircheartaigh of @BeZeroCarbon, @mail4cs of @WorldBank, Yuri Soares of @IDB_Lab , Bill Kentrup of @all_infra @ethereum Climate Platform, @Leticiagsg of @UNDP , @raphabenoi of @Toucan and our CEO @annalerner for moderating.

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

@ICCCAD Deeply saddened to hear of this huge loss. Saleem was a visionary who shaped the adaptation agenda for decades and mentored a whole generation. We will miss you so much! Rest in peace, Saleem.

[Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) 🪬 @DoctorVive]

"We ... need to change our economy to a system that supports meeting basic needs for all people instead of excessive consumption by the wealthy."

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[Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) 🪬 @DoctorVive]

"The rapid pace of change has surprised scientists and caused concern about the dangers of extreme weather, risky climate feedback loops, and the approach of damaging tipping points sooner than expected."

3/n

[Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) 🪬 @DoctorVive]

Today @WilliamJRipple et al released the 2023 report on the terrifying state of our #climate.

It should be read by every policymaker, decisionmaker, and journalist on the planet.

Here is a thread of some key takeaways.

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[World Bank Group Climate and Environment @WBG_ClimateEnv]

Through innovative @WorldBank bond, capital market investors are supporting clean drinking water while reducing GHGs, improving air quality and reducing deforestation in #Vietnam. Details: https://t.co/YbsNPkk4ot

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

This new product by the World Bank creates the opportunity to finance emission reduction offtake contract: Emission Reduction-Linked Bond Helps Provide Clean Drinking Water to Two Million Children in Vietnam https://t.co/0A1UvH2OqC via @WorldBank

[Climate & Capital Media @ClimateandCap]

Climate Specialist Tom Kerr (@WorldBank) explains how #India has become the hotspot for solar-energy: "India is now the world’s 5th largest producer of solar power and offers the world’s 2nd cheapest #solar power behind #China."
#greenfinance #Finance https://t.co/XmL94EfLkP

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

Carbon Offset Market Could Reach $1 Trillion With Right Rules | BloombergNEF https://t.co/2skGs5ZUnc

[Inter Press Service @ipsnews]

Early Coal Retirement: How about a Global Auction https://t.co/uaNQMAWARa

[World Bank Group Climate and Environment @WBG_ClimateEnv]

[NEWS] @WorldBank Group exceeds climate finance targets for fiscal 2022, delivering a record $31.7 billion amounting to 36% of total financing. https://t.co/LG70Kn9YBM #ClimateActionWBG

[World Bank Group Climate and Environment @WBG_ClimateEnv]

👥Transparency
🔗Integrity
📝Accountability
🌍Inclusiveness

The #ClimateWarehouse initiative focuses on the potential of blockchain technology for sharing and tracking climate markets data across registry systems. Learn more: https://t.co/5f4e8YxJTG

[World Bank Group Climate and Environment @WBG_ClimateEnv]

👥Transparency
🔗Integrity
📝Accountability
🌍Inclusiveness
The #ClimateWarehouse initiative focuses on the potential of blockchain technology for sharing and tracking climate markets data across registry systems. Learn more: https://t.co/RouNt68T78

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

@carrzee @UNFCCC @WorldBank Here is the link to the updated Climate Warehouse video summarizing the testing experience: https://t.co/FsObBic3J0

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

World Bank's State and Trend of Carbon Pricing 2022 - https://t.co/0reu2w5rmX

[Kristalina Georgieva @KGeorgieva]

We did it! Bravo to the IMF Board for today’s landmark decision and IMF staff for their tremendous work! Today, our membership came together, adding a vital new pillar to the IMF’s lending toolkit—the Resilience and Sustainability Trust. 1/2

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

There is no doubt that climate change is profoundly unjust. https://t.co/ca6MFY5tkS via @worldbank

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

@RosieisaHolt Ok

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

Xcelerating Nature-based Solutions: Role of Technology and Innovation https://t.co/ILncmyAwMf

[Chandra Sekhar Sinha @mail4cs]

World Bank releases its Climate Change Action Plan 2021-25 https://t.co/6uasBti3us