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Barbados launches public-private nature investment drive

IMF: Debt-for-climate swaps 'can be superior' to other debt relief instruments

Nature-based economy pathway proposed

Prevent sustainable fund 'greenwashing', IMF urges regulators

Sustainable labels are becoming "increasingly important" drivers of investment fund flows...

IMF publicly supports EU proposal to apply carbon pricing to imports

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed proposals by the EU to introduce carbon levies to imports if major emitting countries are unable to agree a minimum carbon price.

Develop principles to govern digital finance and SDGs, UN told

The UN has been urged to help develop a set of principles to advance technology's role in closing the financing gap for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Finance ministers pledge more action on climate change

A group of 23 finance ministers have committed to take stronger collective action on climate change and its impacts through fiscal policy and the use of public finances.

Politicians add to calls for a price on carbon emissions

Leading politicians have come together to support calls for a price on carbon emissions, ahead of the UN's climate change talks in Paris in December.

Greece 'remains good opportunity for renewables investors'

There are plenty of attractive opportunities to back renewable energy projects in Greece despite the political uncertainty facing the country, according to an experienced investor in the sector.