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Trio of impact investors back African renewables development with €84m

Border to Coast Pensions commits £48m to UK clean energy fund

Climate disclosure 'stagnated' in anticipation of reporting rules, Australian regulator finds

Australian financial institutions' disclosure of climate-related risks has "stagnated" compared to previous years, a trend which the regulator suggests was due to organisations waiting for more clarity on greenwashing and disclosure rules.

'UK needs higher pension contributions to capitalise on impact opportunities'

The UK needs to increase its pension contributions if it is to direct more capital towards sustainable solutions, a pension fund network has claimed.

COP29: Land use emissions still 'substantial' despite decline

Land use emissions are still "substantial", despite their steady decline, academics have said, warning that deforestation continues to play a major role.

COP29: Global emissions reach record high in 2024, and time almost up for 1.5°C

There is still no sign that the world has reached a peak in fossil fuel carbon emissions, as emissions reached record levels in 2024, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report, which warned that time has almost run out to hit the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target.

COP29: Article 6 undermining the COP process, warns NGOs

The pursuit of carbon markets under Article 6 is "undermining" the principle of the COP process, the Global Forest Coalition (GFC) has warned, with concerns also raised about the "bulldozing" of negotiations.

COP29: IIGCC welcomes UK's updated NDC

The UK has announced it will target a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 81% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels, in a move an investor group said showed the UK could lead the world in attracting private climate finance.

COP29: BlackRock among investors working on Singapore-led debt finance initiative

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is to develop an 'industrial transformation' infrastructure debt programme under the $5 billion FAST-P blended finance initiative.

COP29: Climate finance vehicle prepares for inaugural bond issue

An innovative climate finance vehicle has signalled that it is ready to issue its first bonds, although they are not expected to be labelled 'green'.