At Environmental Finance, we know only too well how much information our readers are bombarded with – whether about the latest environmental technologies or policy developments, the ups and downs of environmental commodity markets, or the increasingly frequent financing deals that are laying the foundations of a low-carbon economy.
It’s been quite a road for Dirk Forrister, the new president of the International Emissions Trading Association – from the White House to Geneva, via London and Colorado. He talks to Katie Kouchakji about how the carbon market has changed and where he sees it heading
Investing in and implementing industrial energy efficiency has not been a straightforward affair. Environmental Finance and DNV asked a roundtable of experts to discuss the barriers – and how to overcome them. Christopher Cundy reports
The $850 million Topaz solar bond is being hailed as a bellwether for the renewable energy bond market. But can others follow where MidAmerican Energy has trodden? Mark Nicholls reports
In recent years, western investment in China’s renewable energy infrastructure has been all about the Clean Development Mechanism. But, as Europe shuts the door on Chinese carbon credits, developers and investors are looking at new Chinese renewables plays. Joshua Speckman reports
Investing in and implementing industrial energy efficiency has not been a straightforward affair. Environmental Finance and DNV asked a roundtable of experts to discuss the barriers – and how to overcome them. Christopher Cundy reports
The voluntary carbon market held up better than its bigger mandatory brother in 2011 but, say the top ranked firms in Environmental Finance’s market survey, innovation and differentiation will be key to success in what is still a tough environment. Mark Nicholls reports
Uncertain demand for forest carbon credits is making project developers seek alternative sources of finance. Christopher Cundy reports
It is unlikely that the carbon markets, via a REDD mechanism, can deliver enough finance quickly enough to rapidly slow deforestation. Nick Oakes explains how blending additional revenue streams with carbon finance could be the answer
How should large companies and their investors consider, and communicate, water risk? Environmental Finance and Irbaris brought the two sides together to find out. Mark Nicholls reports
Interest and activity are building in Africa’s carbon markets, but developers and buyers face frustrations in getting projects built and credited. Elza Holmstedt Pell reports
After 11 years at the helm of the UNEP Finance Initiative, Paul Clements-Hunt takes a look at the past – and future – of sustainable finance
All eyes at carbon exchange BlueNext are on the tender for the EU-wide allowance auction platform – as a springboard into the futures market. CEO François-Xavier Saint-Macary talks to Mark Nicholls
It’s been quite a road for Dirk Forrister, the new president of the International Emissions Trading Association – from the White House to Geneva, via London and Colorado. He talks to Katie Kouchakji about how the carbon market has changed and where he sees it heading
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