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Only a fifth of SLBs 'aligned' with CBI methodology

Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) said just 18% of all sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) issued to date are aligned with the methodology published by the influential not-for-profit.

Strengthening Canada's markets: Why CSA must act on climate disclosure now

Investments in Canadian businesses is at risk because of delays by the Canadian Securities Administrators in requiring the disclosure of essential climate-related data, write Sonia Li Trottier and Catherine McCall

COP29: Nature coalition calls for $1trn NCQG commitment

COP29: MUFG backs Canada-led blended finance initiative

Canada has launched a $1.5 billion blended finance 'platform' that aims to provide climate finance to climate projects in "up to" 25 emerging markets and developing economies, with backing from MUFG.

COP29: IIGCC welcomes UK's updated NDC

The UK has announced it will target a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 81% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels, in a move an investor group said showed the UK could lead the world in attracting private climate finance.

AIGCC to launch 'just transition-focused' working group for emerging markets

IFRS flags concern at lack of company reporting on expected impacts of climate change

A review of company reporting has found little progress on company reporting in areas including the impacts of climate change on their businesses, strategies and financial planning, raising concern that investors are being starved of information they need.

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Global Biodiversity Framework 'in jeopardy' after COP16 finance failure

The COP16 biodiversity summit has failed to reach agreement on crucial issues relating to finance, leaving delivery of the landmark Global Biodiversity Framework agreed two years ago "in jeopardy".

IIGCC CEO calls for 'ambitious' NCQG ahead of COP29

A more "ambitious" New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance could help avoid a delay to global climate action and give clear recognition of the private sector's role, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) said.