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Winners of the 2023 Impact Awards revealed

The winners of Environmental Finance's 2023 Impact Awards have been announced.

COP28 deal to transition away from fossil fuels 'keeps 1.5°C alive' - but loopholes remain

Countries have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in an historic first for a UN climate conference, with claims it "keeps 1.5°C alive" - but observers warned of several "loopholes" that could undermine its implementation.

Only 2 of 17 SDGs have progressed towards end goal since 2021, M&G claims

Only two of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have progressed towards their 2030 goal since 2021, a report from M&G Investments has claimed.

Policy engagement more important if COP28 disappoints, investor says

Institutional investors are likely to sharpen their focus on pushing policymakers for a more supportive framework for net zero-aligned private investment in the event of an "underwhelming" UN climate conference, a director at Rathbones has said.

AI-driven solutions fuelling transition is hot investment theme for 2024, Impax predicts

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to soar next year and will create solutions that accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy, Impax Asset Management has predicted.

IIX raises $100m from 'largest' gender bond

Sustainable investment firm Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has raised $100 million from its largest gender-focused sustainability bond, which is also believed to be one of the largest 'orange' bonds to date.

EIOPA proposes four principles to prevent greenwashing in insurance

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has today opened a consultation on its draft opinion on sustainability claims and greenwashing.

Colombia offers to host biodiversity COP16

COP28: Controversial REDD+ study called into question

A controversial study which found 94% of REDD+ credits were 'worthless' has been called into question by new research, with scientists urging the original study to be retracted or "majorly revised".

COP28: Debt-for-nature swaps encouraged by France, Colombia and Kenya

The French, Colombian and Kenyan governments have encouraged the use of 'debt-for-nature swaps' as a key mechanism for scaling up nature finance, amidst the launch of a review into national debt hindering sustainable investment.