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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.

Economists promise COP28 roadmap to reform financial system

A "roadmap" to reform international climate finance is to be delivered at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai that will involve measures to catalyse more private finance in developing countries.

G7 countries 'should invest $1trn per year and double climate finance'

Simon Zadek keynote: Build natural capital into Covid-19 relief packages

Financial actors 'critical' to supporting biodiversity, says landmark Dasgupta Review

Leading academics outline climate-friendly Covid-19 recovery proposals

The international economic recovery following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic could deliver better economic and environmental results through climate-friendly policies, research by a group of economists argues.

Barclays' Rhian-Mari Thomas to lead UK Green Finance Institute

Rhian-Mari Thomas, global head of green banking at Barclays and chair of the bank's Green Banking Council, has been selected to be the first CEO of the UK's planned Green Finance Institute.

UK's Green Finance Institute begins hunt for its first CEO

The City of London has begun the search for a CEO of its Green Finance Institute, to take up the post in the summer of 2019.

Climate action 'could bring $26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030'

Bold action to address climate change can generate $26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030, according to a report which described action to address greenhouse gas emissions as "the growth story of the 21st century".

Steering group for Green Finance Institute announced

A steering group has been assembled to guide the launch of the UK's Green Finance Institute.