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COP26 carbon framework clear but 'lacks environmental integrity', say experts

A new framework for carbon trading has been agreed on after six years of waiting.

COP26 - did the earth move?

Has the Glasgow 'blah-blah-blah' changed anything in the world of sustainable finance, asks Peter Cripps

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...

The 10 biggest announcements from COP26

COP26 provoked a blizzard of announcements from countries, companies and investors on how they plan to tackle climate change.

COP26 outcome suggests private finance left to pick up climate slack

The final text of the climate agreement by countries at the UN climate summit in Glasgow represents only incremental progress on previous conferences and leaves considerable slack for private finance to pick up on the path to net zero, according to commentators.

New Zealand to debut sovereign green bond in late 2022

New Zealand has announced it intends to kick-start an "important and enduring" sovereign green bond programme in late 2022...

Gaining an EDGE in financing green buildings

The IFC's EDGE programme is at the forefront of developing green building certification and adapting to local construction needs from Colombia to Singapore and beyond.

The five finance areas to watch as COP26 enters endgame

Kate Mackenzie points out the key areas to look for in any agreement that emerges from the summit

People Moves 12 November: Blackstone, JP Morgan, BNP Paribas and more

COP26 round-up, 12 November: Fossil fuel register launched; private capital 'key'; call to tackle livestock emissions