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Pension funds strike deal to invest in UK solar assets

Romania launches green bond framework ahead of debut

Romania has published its green bond framework ahead of making its market debut, with initial discussions with investors on the inaugural sovereign green bond starting this week.

Netherlands contemplates mandating Paris-aligned investments

The Netherlands is contemplating bringing in legislation which would require financial institutions to bring their financing and investments in line with the goals with the Paris Agreement.

Bank of Japan warns of climate risk 'spillover' across industries from rise in carbon prices

Climate transition risks spurred by rising carbon prices could have damaging and widespread "spillover" effects across the Japanese economy - including to regional banks not substantially exposed to the worst-hit sectors, the Japanese central bank has warned.

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Germany plans €19bn green bond issuance in 2024

Germany is planning to raise up to €19 billion ($21 billion) from green bonds in 2024 - a target which, if achieved, would increase the amount the sovereign raises through green issues for the fifth year in a row.

Value of forest credits to "rebound strongly in 2024"

The value of forest credits is likely to "rebound strongly in 2024", given worsening supply constraints and current "unfair prices", a carbon market expert has predicted.

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India paves way for voluntary carbon market

India has paved the way for a domestic voluntary carbon market by introducing voluntary offsets as part of its upcoming compliance market.

EU green building label deal avoids 'bad taste' in green bond market - but delays harmonisation

A loophole introduced to the proposed harmonisation of the EU Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regime for buildings has prevented a "bad taste" among investors regarding some bank green bonds, but retains fragmented 'green' building designations, ABN Amro has said.