Genevieve Redgrave

Indonesia considering coal for 'green' taxonomy

A move from the Indonesian regulator to consider coal as 'green' within its taxonomy could risk foreign investor confidence in the market", both an international energy institute and Sustainable Fitch have warned.

Nature in the spotlight at Africa Climate Summit

As the inaugural Africa Climate Summit kicks off in Nairobi, nature looks set to take centre stage with investment pledges expected alongside ambitious biodiversity and deforestation targets.

ISSB urged to address biodiversity and social issues

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been urged to set standards on biodiversity and human capital, as part of its next phase of work.

Verra launches social development asset methodology

GFANZ sets up Hong Kong chapter

Verra updates standard to 'strengthen integrity'

Carbon project certifier Verra has updated its carbon standard, including 'enhancing social and environmental safeguards', in a bid to provide greater transparency and strengthen integrity.

HKMA sets 'transition principles' for banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has called on banks to follow a set of high-level principles for transition planning.

'Landmark' Global Biodiversity Framework fund launched - but with $40m shortfall

A 'landmark' Global Biodiversity Framework fund was finally given the go ahead, but after just two governments made funding commitments, a further $40 million needs to be found by the end of the year.

FAIRR calls on G20 to align agricultural subsidies with climate goals

A coalition of 32 investors managing £5.7 trillion ($7.3 trillion) has urged G20 countries to better align their agricultural subsidies with their climate goals.

Engagement is the 'measure of success' on biodiversity, says UBP

It is more valuable to engage on biodiversity-related themes, rather than try to manage 'arbitrary' data points, Union Bank Privée (UBP) has argued.