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France launches €15bn green bond issuance plan

France will issue a new 25-year green bond in "coming days", as it kicks off a potential €15 billion ($16.4 billion) issuance programme for 2024, according to the country's treasury department.

Climate engagement with Australia only just beginning, investor says

Australian government plans to issue a green bond represent only the beginning of a collaborative investor engagement with the sovereign issuer, according to Brandywine Global.

Hong Kong regulators identify promoting transition finance among work priorities

Investors plough £5.3m into sustainable agriculture firm

Outlook for natural capital in 2024: Reporting, restoration and implementation

Interest in the theme will continue to grow but talk needs to be converted to action, writes Genevieve Redgrave

North Macedonia, Carbonaires launch public-private carbon market partnership

People Moves, 22 December: Nikko AM, Kiko Ventures, SUSI Partners, Royal London

European FIs 'heavily exposed' to nature risks, warns Commission

European financial institutions are "heavily exposed" to nature-related risks, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre has found, warning this could have "dire consequences" for the financial system.

Investor interest spurs PRI to consider expanding sovereign engagement pilot

Rapidly growing interest among investors to collaboratively engage with countries on their climate strategies has led Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) to study whether it can extend a pilot exercise to other sovereign issuers.

People Moves, 15 December: PRI, NatureMetrics, Sweef Capital, Ananda Impact ... and more