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UK makes pitch to lead world in transition finance with launch of council

London stands to become "the preeminent financial hub for transition finance" if a new Transition Finance Council is successful, according to its chair and former president of the COP26 climate conference, Alok Sharma.

People Moves, 24 January: Vision Ridge Partners; BTG Pactual; Schroders; NatureAlpha ... and more

People Moves, 15 March: Low Carbon, Persefoni, New Forests, CDP, EdenTree, SBTi ... and more

First-loss capital could make COP26 promises a reality

Vietnam-based asset manager Dragon Capital Group called for greater use of first-loss capital in emerging markets in a meeting with COP26 President Alok Sharma.

COP26 final pact delivers 'progress, but no breakthrough'

The final Glasgow Climate Pact signed at the COP26 UN climate summit was described as "progress" but a lack of a breakthrough on global climate...

COP26 round-up, 4 November: The end of coal 'in sight' following historic pledges

23 countries made commitments to phase out coal power, including five of the world's top 20 coal power-using countries.

Initiative launches to build 'integrity' in voluntary carbon markets

An initiative supported by the organisers of COP26 and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has launched to "improve the integrity of voluntary carbon markets" through measures including guiding companies on what constitutes a high-quality carbon credit.

COP26 president urges end of coal at 'last hope' summit for Paris goals

The incoming president of the UN COP26 climate summit in November said the meeting is the "last hope" of keeping the goals of the Paris Agreement alive, adding the summit should also "consign coal to history".

News Round Up: COP26, IEA, Robeco, Zouk and more

UK endorses IFRS proposals to develop global sustainability standards

The UK government has endorsed the publication of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) consultation on a global approach to sustainability reporting, and the potential establishment of a Sustainability Standards Board.