A $500mn blue loan is still in place despite upheaval, thanks to robust monitoring and a tight legal framework
Lee White was a conservation visionary for the Gabonese Bongo dynasty — and then found himself forced into exile
It has few visitors and little tourist infrastructure — but an abundance of ancient rainforest, wildlife and a guarantee of adventure
The Nature Conservancy drops term that has been criticised for suggesting all money raised goes to marine conservation
Many deals fund polluters or projects unrelated to climate goals as banks chase trillion-dollar environmental finance targets
Also in today’s newsletter, a controversial way to cool the planet
Paris fears losing further ground in a one-time sphere of influence
Investors may be concerned that companies navigating choppy waters will sail close to the wind
Veteran president removed this week inherited the huge wealth of the oil-rich country and the lavish tastes of his father
Also in this newsletter: Should EU countries ignore debt limits to splurge on climate investments?
Latest takeover in central and west Africa underscores how the region’s generals are becoming emboldened
Army officers say they have taken control from President Ali Bongo after he was declared election winner
Deal worth $500mn funnels cash to conservation in return for lower interest rate on African nation’s debt and longer repayments period
Ahead of UN climate summit, Gabon’s idea of ‘natural capital’ is gaining ground
It wants to monetise the trade in iboga, which is reputed to help people kick drug addictions
Ahead of key UN summit, ‘natural capital’ is gaining ground as an idea to avert climate catastrophe
Government arrests soldiers who tried to overthrow President Ali Bongo
Public-private partnerships are proving to be a recipe for discord
French waste group and central African state trade accusations after seizure of 35 sites
Group will sue to recover losses after ‘expropriation’ of its subsidiary by the African country
Strong investor appetite despite some countries carrying heavy debt loads
IMF help not enough without internal reform in six-nation bloc
