Shirin Wheeler @shirinwheelerEU Twitter profile

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Shirin Wheeler

1 year

And it’s out! Charles Wheeler: Witness to the Twentieth Century is my tribute to a loving father and a journalist who inspired some of the greatest in the profession today. An act of faith too that his values will endure. #CharlesWheelerWTTC @bonnierbooks_uk

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

11 months

In the earliest days of #Newsnight my late father Charles Wheeler @BBCNews longest serving correspondent once said “it was the revolution I longed for”: A journalism that could breathe, analyse, giving viewers depth and more perspectives. Don’t we need that more than ever?

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

1 year

Her reporting is brave and honest. The jury decision to award @cnn ‘s Christiane Amanpour the #charleswheeleraward2023 is such a fitting tribute. Now more than ever we need good and fearless journalism. We salute all our friends and past winners doing precisely that.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

Alongside colleagues, friends and my sister Marina, I’ll be reflecting on the journalistic legacy of my dear father Charles Wheeler ⁦❤️for @BBCRadio4 ⁩ You can catch « The Wheeler Century « tomorrow at 20.00 GMT ⁦ @WhistledownProd ⁩ #Archiveon4

BBC Radio 4 - Archive on 4, The Wheeler Century

Shirin Wheeler reflects on the legacy of her father, BBC journalist Charles Wheeler.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

Tribute to Christopher #Stalford from ⁦ @SDLPlive ⁩ ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦ @columeastwood ⁩ : “I don’t think there was a single political issue that Christopher and I agreed on,but one of my defining memories will be his great ability to disagree well.”

Tributes paid to DUP politician Christopher Stalford, who has died at 39

Leaders across Northern Irish political spectrum praised ‘passionate’ Stormont assembly member

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

It is indeed so well deserved @BBCHughPym Your reporting is what we have needed during this #COVID19 crisis : clear, compassionate and reliable...I think my father #charleswheeler would have approved. It’s a privilege to “present” the award to you with my sister Marina tonight.

Michael Crick

@MichaelLCrick

4 years

Marina Wheeler and her sister Shirin present the BBC’s Health Editor Hugh Pym with the Charles Wheeler Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. Congratulations Hugh. It’s hugely deserved.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

On the🚆 to #COP26 :an enlightening &optimistic chat with fellow passengers @eib chief #climatechange expert Nancy Saich and @hotorcool @lewisakenji all about falling carbon dioxide curves towards a #zeroCarbon future and the value of a robust, science-based EU Taxonomy!

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Can Women Save Europe ? Well our panel @JoannaMaycock @indrevareikyte + audience at #EuroPCom think they can : if #womenpower can be harnessed and campaigners put their rights unapologetically centre stage ! #USMidtermElections a definite inspiration ... #thistimeimvoting

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

We have women in our minds this morning here at @FinanceInCommon ! A great discussion with @malado_kaba @AfDB_Group , @OstrosThomas @eib and CEO @BRDbank @Ksayinzoga on how supporting female entrepreneurs is integral to economic development and improving people’s lives.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Generations unite today, now to stand for the values we share across the #EU and to make our voices heard at the #PeoplesVoteMarch #PutItToThePeople #BrexitCrisis A great vibe !

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

“Staying the course on climate action is not about ideology, but about good economics “ @wernerhoyer @EIB President tells @FinanceInCommon gathering co-organised with @AfDB_Group @AFD_France with partners @COEbanknews @GruppoCDP

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

7 years

So happy @bbclysedoucet receives the #charleswheeleraward tonight for her brave,honest journalism @TheBJReview

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

11 months

Finally managed to listen : a masterful and hugely helpful guide to the context of current traumatic events by @BBCkatyaadler drawing on her considerable experience of the region and that of fellow reporters and academics.

Understand: Israel and the Palestinians

The Documentary Podcast · Episode

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

“Let’s be clear Africa is getting a raw deal on climate” @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina gets straight to it at the start of #Adaptation Day joining @EIB @IFAD at #COP26 in Glasgow - “but against all odds Africa is making great progress in feeding itself.”

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

At the #UN #LDC5 conference @OstrosThomas lays out how @EIBGlobal alongside @EU_Partnerships will be announcing tomorrow #TeamEurope sustainable investment worth more than €130 million financing for private sector, green energy, water &health in least developed countries .

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Hugely important partnership just signed between @DrTedros of @WHO and @EIB President Hoyer to bring together expertise and experience of two institutions in fighting #Covid_19 especially across Africa for #HealthTech healthcare and resilience 🌍💓

World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

5 years

Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros .

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

Opening the event on sustainable #ocean finance at @UN #Fin4Dev forum, @wernerhoyer @EIB President applauds 🇵🇹 Portugal’s leadership in putting the issue of long term financing of our oceans 🌊 centre stage globally. @Portugal_UN @OECD_ENV @Portugal_OECD @EUatUN @FAndreSENEC

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Supporting #Spain on its route to a #carbon neutral future - the #EU and its climate bank @EIB are also showing that supporting the #green economy means new JOBS 🌱 too. @_EmmaNavarro @MAC_europa @EUClimateAction #investEU

European Investment Bank

@EIB

5 years

We are set to finance the first part of one of the biggest #windpower projects in #Spain : the construction of 21 #windfarms in six autonomous communities will generate #energy equivalent to the power use of 360 000 homes 👉 #EFSI 🇪🇺💚🇪🇸 #Renewableenergy

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

Joining the Investing in #NetZero debate online ex @EIB VP @alexstubb - now at @EUI_EU - sums up what’s needed to tackle the #ClimateEmergency : incentives, finance and innovation - but key too, the partnership with emerging economies and the developing world.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

Coming up now #live at #COP27 ⁦ @wernerhoyer ⁩ joins ⁦ @flacqua ⁩ of ⁦ @business ⁩ ⁦ @BloombergTV ⁩ to discuss how the @eib the EU climate bank will support the urgent global fight against #climatechange and why we must stay the course

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

Speaking now live at @COP26 on @BloombergTV W/ @GuyJohnsonTV @EIB President Werner Hoyer outlines how new technologies will help pave the way to a zero carbon future . But only if we massively step up investment.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

10 months

It’s inspiring to see a female president at the @EIB helm - and another first : gender parity on the management committee ! 💪 🎉 w/ @GelsoVigliotti @TeresaCzerwnska @nicolabeerfdp - as well as Sec Gen B Balke, and CEO of @EIF_EU @MarjutFalksted cc @WPLeadersOrg

Nadia Calviño

@NadiaCalvino

10 months

Very productive 1st Management Committee meeting of the year of the European Investment Bank Group with VPs and senior managers of @EIB @EIBGlobal & @EIF_EU . Thank you for an excellent start!

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

1 year

Moderating this debate was a privilege as MDBs & @WHO launch a platform to invest in primary healthcare globally 🙏 @miaamormottley @DrTedros @akin_adesina @igoldfajn @wernerhoyer @JuttaUrpilainen @isdb_group @AIIB_Official @WorldBank @COEbanknews #NewGlobalFinancingPact 🌍

European Investment Bank

@EIB

1 year

You can’t be exporting pharmaceuticals to the Global South all the time. I want to thank the EU & the EIB, along w/ @RwandaGov & @IFC_org who have been working with Barbados to developed our pharmaceutical capacity. — Barbados PM @MiaAmorMottley , EIB- @WHO #NewFinancingPact event

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

Great to join our partners in #Africa with @OstrosThomas and @marjetajager today at the #EABF to announce and celebrate partnerships that support entrepreneurs and start ups with a strong emphasis on making finance accessible to women ! @onewm #TeamEurope #WomeninBusiness

EIB Global - account inactive

@EIBGlobal

3 years

@OstrosThomas @JuttaUrpilainen @EU_Partnerships @EIB @marjetajager @AfricaEuropeFdn @_AfricanUnion @Janngoafrica @AtlanticaVC @sidi_solidarite We are supporting tech #startups in Africa, alongside @EU_Partnerships through our collaboration with @Janngoafrica , with €10 million to bolster digital #Innovation and boost job creation➡ #EABF

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

An urgent, global and coordinated response to #Covid_19 says @EIB President Hoyer is what’s needed as he and @DrTedros @WHO President announce online a new partnership to support primary healthcare provision, research, sanitation building on many years of cooperation 👏

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

How the capital markets can deliver #SDGs especially in emerging markets. Delighted to join @GlobalCapNews Jon Hay in the discussion with @EIB @UNDP @ASteiner and Hoyer . Steiner reminds how the 2 institutions are working together to “spur a big push” for #SDGImpact

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

A reminder of development banks’ crucial role and a reminder that investment will have to do “double and triple duty “ to tackle the #ClimateCrisis #inequality crisis and #COVID19 crisis. But an essentially hopeful analysis from the wonderful @JosephEStiglitz at @EIB #EIBEcon

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

7 years

Rania Aikaterinari HCAP CEO tells @EIB 's @alexstubb what (female) leadership means - "you can't succeed if you aren't yourself"...

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

As @WWF put it - “hats off “ and to you @AMcDowell and colleagues at the @EIB for your tenacity and conviction. A true exercise in consensus building without compromising on the basic principles in the face of a #ClimateCrisis

Andrew McDowell

@AMcDowell

5 years

After an 11-hour meeting, the @EIB agreed an #Energy #Lending #Policy that ends our support for #fossil #fuels . A privilege to have been given the responsibility to steer this through the most extensive consultation and negotiation in the Bank’s history.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

Important and resonant opening message from ⁦ @Yuriko_Backes ⁩ Finance Minister of #Luxembourg as the first #EIBForum kicks off - with each crisis we see an instinctive nationalist and protectionist response and yet solutions clearly are European.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

Thanks to @lizwathuti from @eib Vice President Fayolle : It is by hearing young leaders like you that I feel confident we will prevail. But we can’t leave it entirely to the younger generations to take action. We all need to do our part and act now #InvestingInClimateAction

European Investment Bank

@EIB

4 years

I've witnessed first hand a vast array of climate impacts in my country. Droughts & acute water shortages threatening the lives of over 200,000 fellow Kenyans; famines & food insecurity; floods; heatwaves. — @Lizwathuti , @GGI_Kenya Founder #InvestingInClimateAction

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

We need to deepen the partnerships - we haven’t yet turned the billions to trillions says @UN ‘s @AminaJMohammed at the #WBGmeetings @wbg2030 #WBG4SDGS debate: The solutions lie in our young people and especially in our women . This is their future being laid out today

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

So happy that @BBCkatyaadler has won the #charleswheeleraward this year for her impeccable and passionate reporting. Negotiating #brexit minefields successfully as a journalist is no mean feat. I think he would have been delighted. ♥️

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

11 months

“Without a move to nature based solutions we will fail. Only with this & a phase out of fossil fuels can we reach 1.5. A dire situation but we have a “smorgasbord “of solutions !” Wise, sobering words from @unipotsdam Prof @jrockstrom at @eib @EU_ENV at #COP28 Nature Day

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

“Capital needs to move to green and away from brown” Nancy Saich @EIB chief climate expert says. “Including to support regions that depend on brown. There’ll be pushback if we don’t help create new jobs there. “ #EconClimateRisk #LondonClimateWeek #ClimateChangeIsReal

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Showing the @EIB new energy lending policy at #COP25 - a proud Nancy Saich Chief Climate Change Expert explains why as of Nov 15 the EIB Board decided to end its support for new unabated #fossilfuel power projects #ClimateActionNow

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

And @tatianahoundjo from @debatingeurope @debatingafrica challenges the financial institutions in @FinanceInCommon community to listen more to young people , civil society, engagement with grassroots organisations - with flexibility especially in fragile contexts . @EIBGlobal

Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

“Young people from Africa and Europe are both hopeful and fearful about what is coming“: @tatianahoundjo says at @FinanceInCommon Fragility and Food Insecurity session - she reports on the @debatingeurope @debatingafrica @EIB ‘Securing our Future project

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

Our response at the @EIB @EIF_EU Group to the #COVID19 crisis was “fat,fast and flexible - and European” says EIB president Hoyer opening the Group’s annual press conference on #eib2021 results now in Brussels. #TeamEurope @EIBGlobal

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

#GenderDay at #COP26 ! But the message that women are part of the solution to #climatechange is resonating beyond #Glasgow . @EIB Sec Gen @MarjutFalksted invites fellow delegates at the #Reykjavik21 @WomenLeadersGF to join the #2xChallenge promoting female climate entrepreneurs.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

It’s #NatureDay at #COP26 - what better way to mark it at the makeshift @EIB home here than an important discussion with our partners at @WorldResources @AniDasguptaWRI @SvVeldhoven this Saturday morning on how we can better support #biodiversity and nature based solutions.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Designing finance suited to cities’ needs, large AND small is key: says @eib VP @_EmmaNavarro . She tells the @Mayors4Climate event at #NYC #ClimateAction summit, the EUbank will do much in cities with partners like @MinFinLux @bmu as part of its stepped up climate effort.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

No time to waste : #TimeForAction #TiempoDeActuar . Happy to be at #COP25 which kicks off tomorrow - with @EIB colleagues and partners who know that the urgency of this #ClimateEmergency needs so much more than words @EUClimateAction @_EmmaNavarro @AMcDowell @SantoniMarjut

European Investment Bank

@EIB

5 years

The countdown has begun⏱️ Join us at #COP25 in #Madrid 🇪🇸 from December 2-13 to hear how the EIB plays a central role in delivering the #EU ’s #Climate goals and supports the transition to a #lowcarbon economy. #TimeForAction 💚🌍

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

As one of the 🌎world’s largest multilateral financiers of energy projects AND climate action the @EIB energy lending review=a vital chance to influence+inform future policy. So make your voice heard🎤in the public consultation #EIBEnergy #ClimateAction #justdoit @AMcDowell

European Investment Bank

@EIB

6 years

'As we prepare our new energy lending policy, we believe that the gas industry must now explain its decarbonisation strategy and show how it is consistent with #EU emissions reduction targets' says EIB VP @AMcDowell in an op-ed with @FORESIGHTdk #EIBEnergy

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

11 months

Today at #COP28 green projects in Latin America &Caribbean are in the spotlight : alongside @EU_Partnerships , @EIB VP Fayolle - @TonyAgotha is very forthright on: Phase out of fossil fuels Just transition Protection of 🌳forests, and need to monetise that : #GlobalGateway

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Getting set up and sound ready for a live with @dwnews at the #un - @EIB president Hoyer will explain why the EU bank scan help the world 🌍tackle the #climate emergency #NYC #ClimateActionSummit @UNFCCC Coming up !

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

7 years

Cities are perfect starting point for new actions, models. I am convinced yr work will help us realize our common ambition says King Phillipe of the Belgians at opening of new @Mayors4Climate offices+launch of new calls for climate action by @EIB @EBRD @WorldBank @EU_Commission

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Investing in energy efficiency is highly effective - both in practical terms AND in political terms reducing energy dependence for Europe’s Neighbourhood : EU Commissioner @JHahnEU at @ACEurasia event on #EasternPartnership #WBGMeetings #EUatSpringmeetings @VazilHudak @EIB

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Excellent example of cooperation to support ⁦ @euneighbours ⁩ from #Ukraine to #Tunisia . @_EmmaNavarro ⁩ + Ambroise Fayolle @eib join gathering of international financial institutions at ⁦ @EUintheUS ⁩ chaired by ⁦ @JHahnEU ⁩ #WBGMeetings #EUatSpringMeetings

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Impassioned call for the world to protect the #Amazon #forest from @Arthurvneto mayor of #Manaus at the @Mayors4Climate : no no no to illegal logging, mining and zero deforestation he tells the room here at the #nyc #UN #ClimateAction summit.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

A new Vice-President for the @EIB - warm welcome to #EmmaNavarro #SheisWe @WPLGlobalForum @womensworldbnkg @ICMAWomensNet @JaneDudman1 @skochmehrin

European Investment Bank

@EIB

6 years

Emma Navarro appointed as new EIB Vice-President: 'I am pleased to join the EU bank and to be part of an institution that fosters investment to improve people´s lives'

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@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Warm appreciation 4 @EIB ambitious climate +energy proposals from civil society + #ClimateAction campaigners at #NYC meeting w/ multilateral development banks : “a tremendous and powerful signal” as @_EmmaNavarro speaks on Paris Alignment on behalf of #MDBs #ClimateActionSummit

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@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

“The problem was not the loss of Russian gas , but our dependence on it “ @TeresaCzerwnska @EIB Vice President tells the #EIBForum - with the decision to end financing for fossil fuels she says the @EIB Group was “on the right side of history “ #ClimateAction #EnergyCrisis

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Within the EU, EIB aims to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and growth We invest in Europe’s future. Outside the EU, we serve as the investment arm of EU external action, says @EIB Hoyer at first #eibdonors day to celebrate partners in EU , and beyond @EUAID @euneighbours

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@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

The beauty of the show was that it also brought together figures like @DanielJHannan @CarolineLucas &you @CharlesTannock as well as nonBrit MEPs like @RebHarms @JSaryuszWolski to debate and sometimes discover consensus/overlap.Room for nuance not always confirmation of difference

Dr Charles Tannock

@CharlesTannock

4 years

@davidallengreen @josephdhodson I and others used to get invited regularly to a BBC programme 'On the Record Europe' with @shirinwheelerEU which was axed by BBC. After that pro EU Tory MEPs rarely got invited to anything only the Brexiteers like Lord @DanielJHannan . Very sad.

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Looking forward to joining you partners in #Vilnius and @EIB Group colleagues MariaLeander , MariaShawBarragan alongside DvBoxtel from @karmijnkapitaal for discussions on #femaleempowerment and #genderequity at the #WPLsummit @WPLGlobalForum

Women Political Leaders

@WPLeadersOrg

6 years

We are delighted to welcome over 40 inspiring speakers at the #WPLsummit in #Vilnius #Lithuania this June. Register now!

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

⁦A fundamental discussion is now underway at margins of #IMFMeetings on Europe’s way forward for more resilience and sustainable growth - ⁦ @EIB ⁩ Hoyer joins ⁦ @ecb ⁩ ⁦ @ESM_Press ⁩ Mersch and Regling ⁦ @VDombrovskis ⁩ at the ⁦ @dzbank ⁩ debate ...

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@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

Why invest in #green #ClimateAction ? At the @eib #EIBEcon @EU_MarioNava DG of @EU_reforms from the @EU_Commission : reminds us that we need to be investing for the next generation -in assets w/ future value. «Something which isn’t green probably won’t give us returns by 2058»

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@shirinwheelerEU

7 years

Transformative actions take place at local level: says @PEspinosaC @Mayors4Climate #cities4climate #ParisAgreement

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@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

The Investing in #NetZero debate begins with @eib ‘s Chris Hurst who says that while it’s “natural “ in the face of dependence on Russian gas to turn to other sources of gas, “but that’s neither cheap nor safe“ #theFutureisGreen @EUI_EU @EIBINSTITUTE

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@shirinwheelerEU

11 months

Day #1 at @COP28 with the @EIB team: My highlight event on supporting rapid economic growth of emerging markets without breaching planetary limits - and the role of funds like @LeapFrogInvest in convo with @Temasek @CGAP and @EIBGlobal colleague M Messori

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@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

And with sadness, the #uk flag is also taken down tonight at the European Investment Bank HQ in #Luxembourg @EIB ... #BrexitReality

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@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

Speaking to @GregoireLory at @euronews at @COP26 in #Glasgow Werner Hoyer @EIB President stresses the fact that the Green Deal must be global, the importance of innovation investment,working with private sector and making sure that green really means green ! No #greenwashing …

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Transition will be one of the biggest challenges for the #EU . We need to help the regions that will be the most affected by it says @EIB President Hoyer at #SustainableFinance event on exiting #fossilfuel #COP25 @VDombrovskis

European Investment Bank

@EIB

5 years

‘Europe plays a key role in the fight against #ClimateChange and to implement the #ParisAgreement . It is right at the top of the new #vdLCommission . Tomorrow we will publish the European green deal to make Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050’ @VDombrovskis #COP25

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@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

Calling all trainspotters : now this IS a good thing - and @jonworth I know how much you like trains🚝 too ! #Railways #EUYearofRail @EIB @Transport_EU

Kris Peeters

@peeters_kris1

3 years

#StayTuned Later this year, the @EIB will be launching the Green Rail Investment Platform - a one-stop shop for all lending, blending and advisory in support of the rail sector. #EUYearofRail

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@shirinwheelerEU

1 year

Thank you so much to our great panellists at #EIBMED for the inspiring exchange on #energysecurity and #greenenergy ! The message is clear: the challenge is huge, but so are the opportunities #greentransition #ClimateEmergency @IRENA @EIBGlobal @MasenOfficiel @Iberdrola_En

Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

1 year

Will be moderating a panel v soon at #EIBMED on a subject close to all our hearts 💚 at @eib the EU climate bank: navigating the green energy transition across the Mediterranean - so tune in LIVE w/ my guests @iberdrola @EIBGlobal @IRENA @MasenOfficial

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Freshly signed - memorandum of understanding between #Indonesia and @EIB President Hoyer: paving the way for green infrastructure projects, clean transport, renewable energy and delivering on EU policy in Indonesia and Asia as a whole #IMFMeetings @vincentguerault @uni_eropa

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Delighted that today #Ethiopia President @SahleWorkZewde is joining the @UNIDO @EIB #AfricaDay here in Addis to debate the key issue of sustainable Industrialisation in Africa

BBC News Africa

@BBCAfrica

6 years

President @SahleWorkZewde 's election as Ethiopia's first female head of state has been a huge talking point across the continent. She is Africa's only current serving female president, but how well do you know the nine others? 🤔

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

A partnership supporting cities’ pivotal role for impactful climate & environmental action for a zero-carbon future: @EIB VP Fayolle joins @gouv_lu Weidenhaupt @gorissenn @bmu @HeikeHenn1 @BMZ_Bund @MrAndyDeacon @WorldBank Voegele at #COP26 to debate the #GapFund a year on.

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

#2018GIForum kicks off with @KGeorgieva saying that the world’s development banks are walking the talk . @EIB President Hoyer and @ebrdsuma join to offer their perspective on how to unlock inclusive resilient sustainable infrastructure

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@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Luxembourg 🇱🇺 wins a warm round of 👏 from @UN #ClimateActionSummit as PM @Xavier_Bettel tells the hall how his country is supporting ambitious #ClimateAction at the #ClimateActionSummit starting with making ALL public transport free next year!

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@shirinwheelerEU

3 years

These are the kinds of projects that we can support alongside our partners in Africa - #EUAUSummit should help create more momentum and better conditions for investments and health projects like this in #Rwanda to get off the ground & flourish @EIBGlobal @EUinRW @EU_Partnerships

EIB Global - account inactive

@EIBGlobal

3 years

🇪🇺🇷🇼Building health resilience across the🌍is a priority to us. As part of #TeamEurope , we support the new National Health Laboratory in #Rwanda to help in the fight against #COVID19 and improve the public health system.

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

This is why is matters. And why the EU’s public investment bank is committed. And why @alexstubb is at #TheCirculars @CircularsAwards tonight at #WEF2019 #Davos to celebrate the @EIB achievements AND our partners’ in promoting a #CircularEconomy @KarmenuVella @jyrkikatainen

European Investment Bank

@EIB

6 years

♻ In natural ecosystems nothing goes to waste. What if we could do the same in our economy? In the last 5 years, the EU bank has provided €2.1 billion to co-finance more than 100 #CircularEconomy projects. #WEF19

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

8 years

Civilized societies show mercy. Let Nazanin's release be evidence of this in Iran. #Nowruz #BehindBars @AiWimbledon #FreeNazanin

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@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

This is what #StrongerTogether means in practice : Amani is a refugee from #Syria A loan from @Microfundforwom in Jordan supported by @EIB and @euneighbours means she got a thriving business off the ground! 🌱🌺 #IMFMeetings #EUatSpringMeetings @JHahnEU

European Investment Bank

@EIB

6 years

🎥How do we boost resilience and #empowerwomen in vulnerable countries? See what the joint work achieved under the Economic Resilience Initiative w/ @eu_near & @Microfundforwom can do! #StrongerTogether #IMFMeetings #WBGMeetings #EUatSpringMeetings

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

#2018GIForum Why does de-risking matter ? And what is it ? I think we are about the find out - as debate starting, @EIB sec gen Marjut Santoni joins fellow experts from the world of public +private finance . #IMFMeetings #WBGMeetings

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

We need to defend multilateralism and not let the world drift apart . We must realise that the big issues of our time cannot be solved in isolation: says @EIB President Hoyer in Brussels cc @alexstubb @AMcDowell @_EmmaNavarro @VazilHudak @SantoniMarjut

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

7 years

"We must stay the course on global #ClimateAction " @EIB President Hoyer tells @VonnieQuinn @markbartontv Bloomberg @business #IMFMeetings

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

@alexstubb VP of the @EIB underlines the role and the commitment of the world’s largest multilateral bank in protecting and empowering women through its investments around the world as the #StandSpeakRiseup touches on the role of finance in supporting survivors. @Womens_Forum

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@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

Check it out here : @AMcDowell @EIB @greenlogical @wwf and @SDDecleve @e3g get down to fundamentals at #COP25 : #ClimateActionNow a pleasure to chat to you ! 🙏

European Investment Bank

@EIB

5 years

🔴 Exiting #fossilfuels , what are the opportunities and challenges ahead? EIB VP for Energy @AMcDowell , @WWF Senior VP D. McCauley & @e3g Senior Associate @sddecleve got together to debate the impact of the EIB decision to phase out support for fossil fuel energy projects #COP25

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Success stories, challenges and opportunities now the focus of #Africaday as @HelenHaiyu of the Made in Africa initiative recounts her experience in Ethiopia: the industrialisation movement has started on the African continent.

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@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

In the studio at @business @BloombergTV with @wernerhoyer @EIB President with @adsteel @GuyJohnsonTV making a robust business and political case to stay the decarbonisation course .

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

8 years

Lining up live now @EIB president Hoyer on @dw_business @BenFajzullin tackling the #migration challenge #WEFLIVE

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

“There are so many other job-creating things to spend public money on other than fossils fuels : like energy efficiency for houses, electric buses “ says Nancy Saich @EIB chief climate change expert joining @shaminasingh @ProSyn @MastercardFdn @TheElders #Sustainability #Paris

Project Syndicate

@ProSyn

4 years

Watch our live virtual #sustainability event #FromParisTo2030 now!

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

It’s good how aligned our two institutions @eib ⁦ @EBRD ⁩ are: today’s insecure times demand we must accelerate the green transition around the world for #decarbonisation and #energysecurity - together ⁦ @OdileRenaud ⁩ ⁦ @EIBGlobal ⁩ Fayolle #EIBForum #globalgateway

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@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

A deep dive by @EIB head of #energyefficiency RGoldmann into impact of #elena support for #energyefficiency + #sustainabletransport investment : more that 40 % of projects surveyed said they wouldn’t have got off the ground without it @EU_Commission @jyrkikatainen @AMcDowell

European Investment Bank

@EIB

5 years

As ELENA celebrates its 10 years anniversary, it has provided ✅ technical assistance for 85 projects in Europe ✅ mobilised nearly €6 billion of #energyefficiency & #renewables investments ✅ created more than 30 000 jobs #EUSEW19

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

The importance of health independence in African countries as well as energy is a key theme in #eibforum debate w/ @JuttaUrpilainen @OdileRenaud @EIBGlobal Fayolle @OulimataSarr as @Xavier_Bettel warns that EU must keep its promises

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

“I am here to talk about partnership . We won’t achieve anything if we work alone...the support of innovation and technology is key.” The #EU Bank @EIB VP Fayolle at the #unga @WHO debate on investing In jobs and skills in the #healthcare sector .

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@shirinwheelerEU

2 years

With the acute 🌎 challenges facing us all, #MDBs have a more important job than ever. It’s good to be part of the @EIB @EIBGlobal delegation at the #SpringMeeting2023 - committed to make a difference, in partnership with MDBs and the US too. #SpringMeeting2023 @EUintheUS

European Investment Bank

@EIB

2 years

The need to strengthen the impact of our partnerships for #ReshapingDevelopment and climate action is our top priority as we head to the #SpringMeetings . We expect real progress taking steps forward with @WorldBank , @IMFNews and global partners👉

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

Our operations last year focused on climate action and closing the innovation gap - our results reflect Europe’s ability to deliver at a time when parochial nationalism is unfortunately the preferred language of too many - says @EIB President Hoyer at #EIB annual presser in Brux

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

How can the @EIB make sure it designs projects that encourage women’s participation and protects their rights ? - Maria Shaw Barragan head of operations in Africa Latam and Asia talks to @Devex @vchadw #SheisWe #EDD2018

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

7 years

. @EIB senior loan officer Sunita Lukkhoo at Nimbagal village school where @EIB supported @IREDALtd OSTRO Anantapur Wind farm has brought computers, projectors, light and fans #GreenEnergy

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@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

All set : @_EmmaNavarro @EIB Vice President for #climate at the #ClimateActionSummit tells @DeutscheWelle Latin America service how the Eu and it’s bank the @EIB is committed to supporting ambitious climate action on that continent @EUintheUS #UNGA LIVE NOW

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@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

A crucial addition-agreed today by @EIB @EIF_EU - to #Europe ‘s arsenal to fight the #coronavirus threat, especially for 25 million #SMEs and the jobs that depend on them. #StandTogether #EUsolidarity #ECOFIN @EUCouncil

European Investment Bank

@EIB

5 years

EIB Group's response to the economic impact of the #coronavirus crisis has been approved by the EIB Board of Directors ➡️ establishing a €25bn European #COVID19 guarantee fund to rapidly deliver up to €200bn for the European economy focused on #SMEs

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@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

Cities are often at the frontline of the #ClimateEmergency But they also have the #SolutionsAndAnswers 💡 @eib @WorldBank @Mayors4Climate and ❤️ 🇩🇪 🇱🇺 donors will launch at #ClimateWeekNYC a new international partnership to get these solutions off the ground #mindthefinancegap

European Investment Bank

@EIB

4 years

#Sustainable design can help tackle #ClimateChange in cities in the developing world where managing #Water resources are already a challenge. Stay tuned for a new partnership to tackle this issue: #Mindthefinancegap #ClimateAction #ClimateWeekNYC

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

The urgent challenge of providing clean water to the Mediterranean region is not just about the financing, @eib environment expert Nick Marchesi tells the #EIBMED conference in Amman - preparing the projects to high social and environmental standards is essential.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

#circulareconomy projects are helping to lower emissions, supporting innovation as well as increasing Europe’s competitiveness says @EIB engineer Jonas Bystrom at #COP24Katowice at the debate on #ClimateAction and circular economy.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

6 years

New @EIB support for green and clean transport for Poland just announced with new trams 🚃 for Krakow as EIB VP @vazilhudak says “ this is a project that shows the goals of #COP24 translated into a project that really supports climate action “ #JustTransition

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

1 year

An inspiring start to to #UNGA with concrete examples from @eib VP @OstrosThomas at @UNOHRLLS event of how EU #GlobalGateway projects for connectivity and digital literacy in developing countries contribute to job creation and economic opportunities for local communities.

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Shirin Wheeler

@shirinwheelerEU

5 years

There’s good news here too : @MikeBloomberg tells #BloombergGBF that “ #solar and #wind is now cheaper than coal. This April the US generated more energy from renewables than fossils for the very first time.”

Bloomberg Originals

@bbgoriginals

5 years

"If we are going to avoid the worst impact of climate change, we have to move entirely off fossil fuels," Michael Bloomberg says at #BloombergGBF . Follow for live updates ➡️

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@shirinwheelerEU

4 years

Robust answer from EIB chief climate change expert Nancy Saich who alongside President Hoyer is answering ?’s from @sven_giegold @soniakdunlop @e3g on greening the @EIB “there is no greenwashing at the bank“ as she outlines internal and external audit systems on green claims

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