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Biggest insurers failing to get to grips with adaptation, says ShareAction

While most large insurers provide insurance solutions that support climate change mitigation, many are failing to actively support adaptation, according to non-profit ShareAction.

Comment: Please stop talking about David Attenborough

At London Climate Action Week, nature finance events often forgot to address the finance, writes Genevieve Redgrave

'Important' FTSE Russell, CCB 'Dim Sum' green bond index launched

FTSE Russell and China Construction Bank (CCB) have launched a fixed income index focused on offshore 'Dim Sum' green bonds from Chinese issuers.

Google funds water resilience data tool

New Asian carbon markets coalition launched

Action for a Resilient Climate (ARC) - a coalition of corporates, financial institutions and government agencies in Asia - has been launched to help mobilise demand and financing for high-integrity carbon credits.

CA100+ removes climate disclosures indicator from benchmark survey

Climate Action 100+ has scrapped an indicator assessing companies' climate-related disclosures from its "cornerstone" Net Zero Company Benchmark, as part of changes to "a limited number of indicators in response to stakeholder feedback".

Impact investors in $114m ecosystem restoration fundraise

Natural capital strategies fall short of requirements, says Fondaction

Investors need to drastically change how they think about nature if they are serious about having a positive impact, according to Montreal-based Fondaction Asset Management.

Fondaction backs natural capital fund launch with CAD25m

Canada's Fondaction Asset Management and Triodos Investment Management are aiming to raise €300 million ($350 million) for a newly launched natural capital strategy.

Investors should grasp the potential of clean air

Investors have a critical role in tackling global air pollution, write Clare Daly and Justine Holmes