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

Investors urge EU against delaying deforestation regulation

Institutional investors have urged the European Parliament to reject a request to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation, saying it would unfairly "disadvantage countries and companies that have moved promptly to prepare for the new requirements".

Buyers willing to pay 'much higher' prices for Article 6-aligned credits, says IETA

Buyers of carbon credits are willing to pay "much higher" prices for Article 6-aligned credits, a survey from the IETA has found, but uncertainty about the mechanism lingers.

COP29: MUFG backs Canada-led blended finance initiative

Canada has launched a $1.5 billion blended finance 'platform' that aims to provide climate finance to climate projects in "up to" 25 emerging markets and developing economies, with backing from MUFG.

Sustainable debt round-up: New Development Bank, Neinor Homes, Huhtamäki ... and more

Climate change: The picture is bleak, but there are reasons to be hopeful

The tools, knowledge and opportunities to deliver the transition to a green economy already exist, writes Penny Apostolaki