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wri.org news and views: COP30 Laid a Path to $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance. What’s Next?
Source: wri.org news and views Author: margaret.overholt@wri.org Date published: 2025-12-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] COP30 Laid a Path to $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance. What's Next? margaret.overh… Thu, 12/18/2025 - 15:10 Reaching...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: SMEs on a “cliff edge” as £900m local growth fund cut
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Emily Clark Date published: 2025-12-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Government has announced that it is winding down its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF), which has contributed...
CityTalk: Beyond returns: How cities and companies co-create impact through innovative finance
Source: CityTalk Author: jinyu chen Date published: 2025-12-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Wrapping COP30, and as the world now moves from negotiations to implementation, the need to transform ambition into measurable, investable action...
Economic Innovation Group: The War on Poverty Failed Them—and They’re No Longer Waiting For Help
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2025-12-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The post The War on Poverty Failed Them—and They’re No Longer Waiting For Help appeared first on Economic Innovation...
Local Economies (UK): Reed sets out planning reform proposals
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: The Construction Index Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Housing secretary Steve Reed [Photo: MHCLG/flickr]The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is seeking...
Combined Authorities (England): World’s largest property event returning to West Yorkshire next year
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) will remain in...
Local Economies (UK): Universal Studios UK theme park given planning permission in Bedfordshire
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Mark Sweney Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK’s first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission by the government to begin construction.The...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) What: NTXIA crowned Omniflow the winner of the second...
Regional Economies: Electricity is now holding back growth across the global economy
Source: Regional Economies Author: Bloomberg News Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The chip equipment maker ASML Holding NV is so crucial that a swing in its fortunes can sway the Dutch economy and the global...
ELGL: The Importance of Collaboration in Economic Development
Source: ELGL Author: ekey@elgl.org Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander...
OECD Press Releases: GDP growth shows a mixed picture across G20 countries in the third quarter of 2025
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
SmartCitiesWorld News: Abu Dhabi advances sustainable smart city development
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC); Q Home; and 3Enovator Technology. What:...