Vikram Widge
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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About
Innovative leader with 30+ years of public and private sector experience and recognized…
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Is carbon pricing too elegant for its own good?
Is carbon pricing too elegant for its own good?
By Vikram Widge
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I'm excited to represent the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA) at tomorrow's Climatelinks's…
I'm excited to represent the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA) at tomorrow's Climatelinks's…
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Started new position as climate and environment councillor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. New adventures!
Started new position as climate and environment councillor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. New adventures!
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Wonderful news today from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the IRA's second anniversary that the $27 billion in Greenhouse Gas…
Wonderful news today from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the IRA's second anniversary that the $27 billion in Greenhouse Gas…
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Experience
Education
Honors & Awards
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IETA Honorary Fellow
IETA (International Emissions Trading Association)
Appointed an IETA Honorary Fellow by the Governing Council of the International Emissions Trading Association in recognition of contribution to developing and deploying innovative market-based solutions to address climate change.
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2018 IFC Corporate Award
IFC
2018 IFC Corporate Award for a $15 million facility for a European impact investment company to provide financing for clean cookstoves and other appliances to low-income African households, backed by future cash flows from carbon credits.
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2017 Sustainable Forestry Deal of the Year
Environmental Finance magazine
2017 Sustainable Forestry Deal of the Year by Environmental Finance magazine for the first-of-its-kind $152 million inaugural Forests Bond issued in October 2016 as a private sector solution to catalyze funding for forest protection.
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2016 Carbon Deal of the Year
Environmental Finance magazine
2016 Carbon Deal of the Year by Environmental Finance magazine for the $50 million Pilot Auction Facility for short-lived pollutants to maximize climate benefits via auctions and put options for public dollars spent.
Organizations
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Climate Finance Labs
Advisor
-Advisor to the Climate Finance Labs supporting green, low-emissions finance since inception in 2014. The Labs are now recognized as one of the most successful climate finance incubators.
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H&M Foundation
Jury member, Global Change Award
-Jury member for H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award 2017 and 2018 for innovation in circular economy and sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
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A milestone day yesterday for me and Climate Resilience for All at the The White House Climate & Health Summit where the National #Heat Strategy was…
A milestone day yesterday for me and Climate Resilience for All at the The White House Climate & Health Summit where the National #Heat Strategy was…
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Now, more than ever, we need to deploy capital to meet the climate challenge and support a Just Transition for Africa. We’re so excited to be…
Now, more than ever, we need to deploy capital to meet the climate challenge and support a Just Transition for Africa. We’re so excited to be…
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That’s a wrap on an energizing week in #Brazil, connecting with climate leaders at all levels. The spirit of action I witnessed from all made it…
That’s a wrap on an energizing week in #Brazil, connecting with climate leaders at all levels. The spirit of action I witnessed from all made it…
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A truly incredible experience, a dream come true, and one glorious tick off the bucket list: I'd like to take a moment to brag about the one and only…
A truly incredible experience, a dream come true, and one glorious tick off the bucket list: I'd like to take a moment to brag about the one and only…
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The conclusion of the Washington Post Editorial Board is important to note: "For all the current problems, the original concept behind offsets…
The conclusion of the Washington Post Editorial Board is important to note: "For all the current problems, the original concept behind offsets…
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I've been thinking for a long time about how to best to support cooperative action where some people/countries have more resources while others have…
I've been thinking for a long time about how to best to support cooperative action where some people/countries have more resources while others have…
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Great day in #Brazil touring the country’s landmark #greenhydrogen project with Ed Miliband, UK Secretary of State for the Department for Energy…
Great day in #Brazil touring the country’s landmark #greenhydrogen project with Ed Miliband, UK Secretary of State for the Department for Energy…
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If you think the effects of #climatechange on the earth’s tipping points are like turning a dial, you are mistaken. Those tipping points are more…
If you think the effects of #climatechange on the earth’s tipping points are like turning a dial, you are mistaken. Those tipping points are more…
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Dearest Ambassador Opunimi Akinkugbe ; I will always cherish the memory of how you took me to “tea” at the Teahouse in lagos over 17 years ago when I…
Dearest Ambassador Opunimi Akinkugbe ; I will always cherish the memory of how you took me to “tea” at the Teahouse in lagos over 17 years ago when I…
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Thrilled to announce the release of Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility)'s inaugural publication! This report dives deep into…
Thrilled to announce the release of Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility)'s inaugural publication! This report dives deep into…
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Great recognition for T. Rowe Price, IFC - International Finance Corporation - moving the needle in #BlueFinance #Climatefinance Pushkala Ratan José…
Great recognition for T. Rowe Price, IFC - International Finance Corporation - moving the needle in #BlueFinance #Climatefinance Pushkala Ratan José…
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“No matter where you live, extreme heat brings home the threat of climate impacts and the urgent need for more effective action. Eighteen years after…
“No matter where you live, extreme heat brings home the threat of climate impacts and the urgent need for more effective action. Eighteen years after…
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At least nine times more climate finance is required in Africa. At USD 30 billion, current finance flows are only 11% of the USD 277 billion needed…
At least nine times more climate finance is required in Africa. At USD 30 billion, current finance flows are only 11% of the USD 277 billion needed…
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