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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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The ADB made the announcement on behalf of the MDBs at the Rio + 20 event in Rio de Janeiro. Rapid motorization is creating more congestion, air pollution, traffic accidents and greenhouse gas emissions—especially in developing countries. Sustainable transport solutions are available.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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The event is scheduled to be held from January 10 to 12, 2024 and the theme is Gateway to the Future. Semiconductors, green hydrogen, renewable energy, electronics, MSMEs, and electric mobility are some of the focus areas for the summit. The Tenth Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 kicked off in Gandhinagar today. This will lead to 1.7

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ADB draft report says 3B Asians could become affluent by 2050; significant challenges

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If these events occur, Asia would account for only 32%, or $61 trillion, of global GDP in 2050. For example, half of all Asians live without basic sanitation while 900 million people in the region have no access to electricity.

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