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Issue 234 23•January•2020 Week 03
Climate risk
BlackRock’s divestment pledge puts decarbonisation at the top of the energy agenda
1% green growth
Global investment in renewable generation rose 1% in 2019 to $282bn, with the Chinese market falling and US spending reaching record levels
Withdrawing support
The UK is to stop providing development finance for coal-fired generating plants across Africa
Financial close
Azito Energie has reached financial close for its 253-MW expansion of the 460-MW Azito gas-fired power in Côte d’Ivoire
