news - April edition of Upsides out now: interview with CEO Manoj Goyal from the Clean Energy Development

In this edition:

• A country that accommodates part of the mighty Himalayan mountains possesses vast sustainable energy resources, as the world’s greatest mountain range is a hydropower treasure trove. Even so, electricity is scarce in Nepal. CEO Manoj Goyal tells how the Clean Energy Development Bank generates awareness in people regarding clean energy and build bridges between local energy needs and international support.
• A new report from the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), co-funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, makes a powerful business case for sustainable banking.
• Fighting malaria with innovation
• Sustainable palm oil is on the up - production of certified sustainable palm oil is good for the bottom line

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