Blake Goud
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CEO, @RFIFoundation. Follow my on BlueSky and Threads.
Portland, Oregon, USA
Joined July 2009
RFI remains committed to advancing responsible finance & equipping financial institutions in Islamic markets with essential tools. The expanded Financed Emissions Database provides data to form a deeper understanding of the role that finance plays in economy-wide emissions risk.
The enhanced Financed Emissions Database facilitates a nuanced exploration of greenhouse gas emissions indicators derived from financial institutions' portfolios in six #GCC nations, #Malaysia, #Indonesia, #Türkiye, #Pakistan, and #Bangladesh.
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🔍 Global banks' climate challenges offer crucial lessons for OIC financial institutions. Prioritize transparency and real-world impact! 🌱 #GreenFinance #OIC #Decarbonization
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The pace of announcements of responsible finance targets — especially about climate — has continued to grow. Concerns about greenwashing…
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Financial institutions need to identify what impact they want to have on #climate, #nature & the #JustTransition #ResponsibleFinance
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Financial institutions looking to make progress on their climate, nature and ESG priorities have seen expectations rise from investors…
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The full story of climate data for financial institutions isn’t just the numbers. Commentary on the evolving landscape of emissions data by @NGFS_ and how to read beneath the numbers. #ClimateData #ClimateRisk #ResponsibleFinance #NetZero
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The Network for Greening the Financial System has released a detailed overview of the state of emissions data and ways to improve them…
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📢 The Philippines has been unanimously chosen as the host country for the #LossAndDamage Fund, granting it an independent legal personality.
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At the heart of the #SB60 climate talks in Bonn is a big document that everyone hopes will form the basis for a new goal on climate finance. Right now it's a mess because it's full of countries' divergent views on what that will look like. Quick 🧵 on some of those views...
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🚀 The latest episode of #MajlisAndMarkets is LIVE! Join us as we speak to @khalidhowladar about the impact of emerging tech like crypto and blockchain on Islamic finance. Listen here [ https://t.co/kWNP0RuVIw]🎧
#IslamicFinance #TechDisruption
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Research published at the start of COP28 found that climate finance globally is concentrated in developed countries and China." https://t.co/ai9Oe6z7nm
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The bill for meeting climate goals will be immense. Governments worldwide are trying to figure out how to foot it
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"While all countries will need to cut greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to limit global warming, many of the poorest are struggling with ever-stretched budgets and a global private sector reluctant to invest in emerging and developing economies. [quote continues]
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ICMA sustainable #sukuk guidance brings flexibility and risks for issuers with limited #green assets https://t.co/9FYRZQ0AkX
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The International Capital Markets Association (ICMA), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and LSEG have released guidance on sustainable sukuk, reflecting the growing contribution of Islamic capital...
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As #TransitionFinance develops, it strikes me that there hasn't become a go-to example that defines the category, let alone what would be required for it to incorporate characteristics of a #JustTransition. With green finance, it's "solar". What is the transition equivalent?
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Latest newsletter article from RFI: Banks in the #GCC region are tackling #ClimateTransition risk, but it remains a ‘work-in-progress’ https://t.co/5kxOm9uxLj Link to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the article. #ResponsibleFinance #ClimateRisk
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Standard & Poor’s Ratings has this week addressed frequently asked questions about climate transition risk facing banks in the Gulf…
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Transition finance has grown in adoption even as sustainability linked financing has slowed. Its commonalities with 'use of proceeds' finance make it a potentially more effective tool especially for #EmergingMarkets and #DevelopingEconomies.
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One of the consequential outcomes of COP 28 was the agreement to transition away from fossil fuels in order to reach the global climate…
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An overview of an important contribution to understanding climate-related financial risks in the #MiddleEast #NorthAfrica and #CentralAsia, and for finding opportunities for the financial sector to build its #JustTransition capabilities @RFIFoundation
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A research paper written by an IMF team examines the readiness, risk and opportunities for the financial sector in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Central Asia and identifies some areas...
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Wonderful photo. An important reminder of the importance of #GlobalChoices work for a 10 year moratorium to protect the Central Arctic Ice from exploitation. @GCArcticAngels
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A stunning image of a young polar bear drifting to sleep wins a wildlife-photographer competition
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There needs to be a redoubled effort to drive finance in the direction of alignment with the transition. International private #climatefinance will need to rise by 15 times from current levels. #ResponsibleFinance
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Following the COP 28 climate summit in Dubai, there will need to be a redoubled effort to drive finance in the direction of alignment with…
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There's been a considerable effort put into improving guidance relating to #ResponsibleFinance and promoting alignment around baseline standards. @RFIFoundation commented on a two that are particularly important for financial sector stakeholders in #OIC markets & #IslamicFinance
RFI provided detailed comment on two pivotal exposure drafts which we believe will improve the consistency, comparability and usefulness of the guidance for stakeholders of banks in #OIC markets, including #IslamicBanks.
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Following the conclusion of #COP28 last year, #OIC financial institutions should focus on how the final declaration points towards key risks and opportunities arising from #ClimateTransition risks & their role in the #EnergyTransition. #ResponsibleFinance
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Following the conclusion of COP 28 last year, OIC financial institutions should now focus on how the final declaration points towards key…
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RFI has been part of the #BC100plus Steering Group since inception and we look forward to learning more about signatories through the podcast. Find out more below or at https://t.co/Qlw2EBs7Cl!
We are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast series “Blockchain for the UN Charters – BC100+ Ecosystem 2024” https://t.co/UP2LXQCfYt, featuring #BC100plus projects. 1st episode is out with @Marianadlrw and @blockleaders!
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At #COP28 Dubai, BxC @Ripple @SolanaFndn @filecoingreen @regen_network and @GBBCouncil gathered a group of incredible voices to discuss in-market solutions to scaling climate finance with web3 technology. You'll see some familiar faces here - enjoy! https://t.co/RpyuhptPPl
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Take a look at RFI's reflections on the conclusions from @COP28 and see what financial institutions operating in the OIC region can do to align with COP 28 outcomes. #ResponsibleFinance #OIC #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk #FinancedEmissions
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