Ignoring Environment in Microfinance Could Endanger Those It Aims to Help.
The article explores the idea of 'green microfinance' and how it can help protect the environment. The researchers looked at the lending criteria of 40 microfinance institutions to see if they prioritize environmental concerns. They found that very few of these institutions are actually incorporating green practices into their financial products. This is concerning because it means that ignoring the environment could harm the very people that microfinance aims to assist.