COP27 draft criticised for not tackling fossil fuels
The first draft of the COP27 final agreement has been criticised for not committing to reducing fossil fuel usage other than unabated coal, with an institutional investor lamenting the lack of progress.
COP27: Japan launches Article 6 carbon partnership
A partnership to implement an international carbon trading framework under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement has been launched by Japan at COP27.
Net zero and COP27: are we doing enough?
National plans to get to net zero require greater clarity to ensure energy security and a responsible transition to net zero, writes Tom Williams
COP27: Germany, Egypt partner to drive private nature investment
Mobilising private investment in nature-based solutions is one of seven focus areas of an initiative co-chaired by Germany and Egypt that was launched today at COP27.
COP27: Paris-style biodiversity agreement urged for COP15
COP27 has not been the 'Africa COP' it needed to be, says Actis
COP27 has so far been "disappointing" for those who hoped the Egypt-based summit would address Africa's climate challenges, impact investor Actis told Environmental Finance.
COP27: 32% rise in climate-related ETFs and mutual funds
The number of climate-related mutual and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) increased by 32% in 2022, although the combined value of these vehicles was driven down by macroeconomic trends...
COP27: KfW launches €550m 'green' hydrogen financing platform
Collaborating on climate at COP27
COP27 provides an opportunity to bring the goals of COP26 back into focus, and to set out a path to realise its aspirations, writes Bonnie Wongtrakool
COP27: The most important developments so far
HSBC pointed out that the conference so far has made limited progress. In fact, analysts went so far as to suggest that a 'cover agreement' may not even see the light of day.