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Japanese transition bonds could help refine concept of transition finance, says Axa IM

Japan's planned mammoth transition bond issuance programme could help fixed income markets "refine" what should be considered a credible 'transition' investment, according to an investment analyst at Axa Investment Managers.

Indonesia and Vietnam to launch JETP investment plans by COP28

Ahead of COP28, Indonesia and Vietnam are set to launch investment plans for their Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), which could also address the "early phase out" of coal plants.

Japan confirms CCS, nuclear and aviation in sovereign transition bond framework

Japan has confirmed potentially controversial technologies including carbon capture and storage (CCS), "next-generation aircraft" and nuclear energy among the eligible use of proceeds from its landmark transition bond issuance.

WTW launches Asia-Pacific climate risk centre in Singapore

Australia looking to expand climate disclosures into nature

Australia is looking to build flexibility into its climate disclosure regulations, with a view to expanding disclosures into nature-related issues in the future.

Japan embraces impact investing in pursuit of a 'new form of capitalism'

Prime minister Fumio Kishida is on a mission to harness impact investment to spur economic growth in Japan. How might it transform the market, asks Michael Hurley

Australian Treasury opens sustainable finance strategy consultation

Sustainability policy overhaul promises 'transformational decade' for Japan

Japan's 'green transformation' bond: A test case for transition finance

The Japanese government's inaugural transition bond is expected to include controversial technologies. Michael Hurley reports

Green Climate Fund signs $150m to GAIA