Newsletter
SuRe® v 0.3 is now available!
The criteria in this updated version of the standard have been refined based on feedback received during the first public consultation in autumn last year and insights from experts in the SuRe® governance bodies. This version will be tested on pilot projects between 2016 and 2017. The Secretariat aims to release SuRe® version 1.0 after the pilot phase and a second round of public consultation have been completed, most likely in 2018. A detailed report is available here.
GIB successfully hosted the Financing Resilience Forum in Bonn, Germany
From 6 – 8 July 2016, Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) foundation successfully hosted the Financing Resilience Forum as part of the GIB Summit Series. Stakeholders from local government, the private sector, international organisations and academia had the opportunity to strengthen partnerships and address the challenges and opportunities surrounding the latest developments in urban resilience. More information can be found here.
GIB part of the Sustainable Stock Exchanges debate at the UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2016
On 20 July, during the UNCTAD XIV Conference in Nairobi and as part of the UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2016, the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative brought together capital market leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, to identify their role in financing the transition to a green economy. Hans-Peter Egler, CEO of the Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) foundation, participated in the forum and emphasised that infrastructure accounts for the vast majority of the required finance to meet the SDGs. The full press release can be found here.
GIB Announces New Partnership with Equitable Origin
While Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) foundation promotes resilient and sustainable infrastructure development, Equitable Origin (EO) pursues the parallel mission of raising the bar for social and environmental practices carried out by energy developers. GIB has officially joined forces with EO to combine their expertise, share information and resources, and broaden their positive impacts in the energy and infrastructure industries. More information can be found here.
Financing Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure by Creating a New Asset Class for Institutional Investors
The successful attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will depend heavily on the extent of global investments in sustainable infrastructure, the backbone of economies worldwide and a key contributing factor to our overall social fabric. In addition, incorporating sustainability into infrastructure can help alleviate adverse environmental effects and mitigate climate change, thereby contributing to the safe and resilient development of nations. You can access the full report written by Daniel Wiener, Chairman of Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) foundation, here.