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COP29: PRI, UNEP FI and others make recommendations for new climate finance framework

Lay the foundations before building: ISSB standards as the Global Baseline

Investors need national regulators to rapidly adopt ISSB standards without removing key concepts or requirements, writes Nathan Fabian

Global South investors feel urgency and pessimism for COP29

Investors in the Global South have told Environmental Finance that they feel a great sense of urgency and pessimism as COP29 kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan over concerns that negotiators and policymakers are dragging their heels on financial pledges to support the countries that need it most.

Webinar: Investors need to 'get ahead' of land economy transition risks

The land economy sector faces key transition risks, climate research and advisory organisation Orbitas has told an Environmental Finance webinar, but investors can "get ahead" by identifying financing gaps and exposure to potential opportunities.

The power of additionality: Blue bonds could boost sustainability

Blue bonds could boost sustainability efforts in emerging markets

T Rowe Price, TPG Rise back $405m funding for US energy storage business

PRI report presents framework for socially conscious transition

Decrease in financial sector greenwashing, finds RepRisk

The number of incidents of greenwashing in the banking and financial sectors decreased by 27% in 2024, amid increasing regulation in Europe and the ESG backlash in the US, research has shown

OPIM elects fresh advisory board

Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) has named its advisory board for 2024-2026, electing several senior impact investment professionals to its board.

Blue bond label important despite 'colour fatigue', says IFC

Despite potential 'colour fatigue' its important to differentiate blue products, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and T. Rowe Price have said, calling for more investors to move into the market.