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Will the voluntary carbon market stage a comeback in 2024?

There was disappointment over Article 6 at COP28, but the carbon markets may yet have a key role to play in the transition, writes Peter Cripps

Banks and insurers could harness Dutch climate adaptation label - Achmea

A proposed label to show the climate risks faced by properties could be used by banks and insurers in the Netherlands to promote investment in adaptation, an executive at Achmea has said.

Pension funds strike deal to invest in UK solar assets

Canada's central bank warns of negative impact of flooding on bank's balance sheet

Romania launches green bond framework ahead of debut

Romania has published its green bond framework ahead of making its market debut, with initial discussions with investors on the inaugural sovereign green bond starting this week.

Netherlands contemplates mandating Paris-aligned investments

The Netherlands is contemplating bringing in legislation which would require financial institutions to bring their financing and investments in line with the goals with the Paris Agreement.

Bank of Japan warns of climate risk 'spillover' across industries from rise in carbon prices

Climate transition risks spurred by rising carbon prices could have damaging and widespread "spillover" effects across the Japanese economy - including to regional banks not substantially exposed to the worst-hit sectors, the Japanese central bank has warned.

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

EU publishes taxonomy reporting guidance following 'limited reporting'

Germany plans €19bn green bond issuance in 2024

Germany is planning to raise up to €19 billion ($21 billion) from green bonds in 2024 - a target which, if achieved, would increase the amount the sovereign raises through green issues for the fifth year in a row.