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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘India can be global green credit hub'
Lucknow: Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh delivered an address at the National Conclave on Environmental Services & Environmental Musketeers Awards 2025 in New Delhi on Friday. The event was organised by the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Speaking before a high-level gathering of policy experts, green entrepreneurs, and govt officials, Singh underscored the urgent need for intergenerational climate justice, calling climate action both a moral and constitutional duty. Citing alarming statistics — such as the risk of extinction facing over one million species — he warned of irreversible ecological damage unless urgent systemic reforms are undertaken. Singh highlighted India's untapped $1 billion carbon credit potential, noting that sectors like afforestation, EV infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture remain underutilised. "If leveraged correctly, India can emerge as a global green credit hub and drive SDG-aligned economic growth," he said. He called for policy reforms, improved verification mechanisms, and the integration of green credits into national frameworks. Advocating for a climate-ready workforce, Singh also stressed the need for green skilling programs to align India's youth with the demands of a low-carbon economy. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 April 2025 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP's global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger's strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions. Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called ''Origin' will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator programmes. Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education. Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability. Key areas of collaboration include: --> Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways; --> Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration; --> Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors; --> Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design; --> Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment. 'We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support,' said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. 'This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive.' 'This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied,' said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. 'We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet.' By combining UNDP's global development reach with Trigger's leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support
Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called "'Origin" will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator programmes. Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education. Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability. Key areas of collaboration include: Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways; Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration; Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors; Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design; Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment. "We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support," said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. "This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive." Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called "'Origin" will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability."We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support," said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. "This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 April 2025 -The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP's global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger's strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions."This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied," said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. "We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet."By combining UNDP's global development reach with Trigger's leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at Hashtag: #TRIGGER #UNDP #impactinvesting #sustainableinvestment #sustainabledevelopment The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. TRIGGER Trigger Asset Management, headquartered in Singapore, is an investment firm that aligns private and institutional wealth for high-impact, sustainable ventures to preserve and grow economic and social capital. Through technology, strategic partnerships, and deep domain expertise, Trigger is building ecosystems where innovation meets purpose. Learn more at UNDP UNDP is the leading United Nations organization working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP helps nations build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at or follow @UNDP. UNDP AltFinLab AltFinLab is UNDP's flagship innovation lab for alternative finance, pioneering solutions in blockchain, crowdfunding, and impact investing. It works with governments, startups, and private sector partners to mobilize resources for sustainable development.
Arabian Post
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP's global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger's strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions. Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called ''Origin' will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator programmes. Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education. Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability. Key areas of collaboration include: Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways; Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration; Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors; Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design; Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment. 'We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support,' said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. 'This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive.' 'This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied,' said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. 'We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet.' By combining UNDP's global development reach with Trigger's leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at Hashtag: #TRIGGER #UNDP #impactinvesting #sustainableinvestment #sustainabledevelopment The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. TRIGGER Trigger Asset Management, headquartered in Singapore, is an investment firm that aligns private and institutional wealth for high-impact, sustainable ventures to preserve and grow economic and social capital. Through technology, strategic partnerships, and deep domain expertise, Trigger is building ecosystems where innovation meets purpose. Learn more at UNDP UNDP is the leading United Nations organization working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP helps nations build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at or follow @UNDP. UNDP AltFinLab AltFinLab is UNDP's flagship innovation lab for alternative finance, pioneering solutions in blockchain, crowdfunding, and impact investing. It works with governments, startups, and private sector partners to mobilize resources for sustainable development.
Zawya
29-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 April 2025 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP's global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger's strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions. Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called "'Origin" will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator programmes. Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education. Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability. Key areas of collaboration include: Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways; Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration; Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors; Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design; Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment. "We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support," said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. "This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive." "This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied," said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. "We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet." By combining UNDP's global development reach with Trigger's leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at Hashtag: #TRIGGER #UNDP #impactinvesting #sustainableinvestment #sustainabledevelopment The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. TRIGGER Trigger Asset Management, headquartered in Singapore, is an investment firm that aligns private and institutional wealth for high-impact, sustainable ventures to preserve and grow economic and social capital. Through technology, strategic partnerships, and deep domain expertise, Trigger is building ecosystems where innovation meets purpose. Learn more at UNDP UNDP is the leading United Nations organization working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP helps nations build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at or follow @UNDP. UNDP AltFinLab AltFinLab is UNDP's flagship innovation lab for alternative finance, pioneering solutions in blockchain, crowdfunding, and impact investing. It works with governments, startups, and private sector partners to mobilize resources for sustainable development. TRIGGER
