Lateinamerika

Die EIB Global, der Geschäftsbereich der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB) für Entwicklung und internationale Partnerschaften, hat heute auf dem EU-CELAC-Gipfel in Kolumbien eine neue Finanzierung von rund 1,15 Milliarden US-Dollar (eine Milliarde Euro) bekannt gegeben. Mit dem Geld fördert die EIB in Mittelamerika den Ausbau von Stromverbundnetzen sowie Anlagen zur Erzeugung sauberer Energie. Die Finanzierung fällt unter die Global-Gateway-Investitionsagenda der EU.

EIB Global, the international partnerships and development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE) announced a $100 million framework loan to finance priority projects in water supply, wastewater and waste management at the EU-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Summit in Colombia today. The operation aims to modernise infrastructure, extend services to underserved populations and support climate change mitigation and adaptation through efficient water systems and improved wastewater treatment. Further waste management investments, including separative collection, will enhance pollution prevention and control.

EIB Global, the international partnerships and development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Enel Colombia S.A., part of the Italian Enel Group, announced a loan of up to $200 million to finance two new solar projects in the Atlántico region of Colombia at the EU-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) summit today. The Guayepo III and Atlántico projects will help Colombia increase renewable energy supply, reduce emissions and support the country’s climate goals. An initial disbursement of $100 million was completed in July, with the remaining amount expected to be disbursed over the coming months. These projects will strengthen Colombia’s renewable energy capacity, reduce emissions and advance the country’s climate and energy transition goals.