Graham Cooper

Denmark explores new model of green sovereign bond

The Danish government has appointed BNP Paribas, Danske Bank and Nordea as advisors to help it explore the possibility of issuing a new form of sovereign green debt.

Industry groups stress importance of linking UK and EU carbon markets

Industry associations representing the power sector and major emitters of greenhouse gases have generally welcomed the UK's proposal for a domestic emissions trading system (ETS) to begin in January 2021.

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Proposed UK carbon market will be 'more ambitious' than EU system

The UK government has outlined plans for a domestic cap-and-trade market in carbon emissions, which it says will show "greater climate ambition" than the EU carbon market.

Renewables insurers win new backing

US-based Tokio Marine HCC has completed its acquisition of GCube, a specialist underwriter of renewable energy risks. The price paid was not disclosed.

Energy storage and agriculture are most attractive Q2 climate plays - HSBC

Energy storage technologies that support the deployment of renewable energy currently offer the most attractive investment opportunities within the climate change theme, according to HSBC analysts.

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NextEnergy agrees £100m debt deal for subsidy-free solar projects

NextEnergy Capital has secured a £100 million ($123 million) of debt financing from Santander to help fund two solar energy projects in the UK.

Commission calls for €20bn/year for biodiversity protection in EU

At least €20 billion ($22 billion) a year is required to protect biodiversity in the European Union (EU) over the next decade, according to the European Commission. It says this will require contributions from EU funds, national governments and private sources of capital.

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