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French local government lender to start issuing green and social bonds

French local government lender Agence France Locale (AFL) has updated its sustainable finance framework, enabling it to issue standalone green and social bonds alongside sustainability bonds.

How a Super El Niño could drive food price spikes

An extreme El Niño could cause $342 billion in lost production, writes Andrew Coburn

SBTi's Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0 unveils role for carbon credits

The long-awaited Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0 has urged companies to "deploy every lever in your control" to hit targets, which includes roles for energy attribute certificates (EACs) and carbon credits.

SBTi shifts strategy, from target setting to implementation

The Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) is planning to move away from helping companies set targets - to helping them implement them, its 2026-2030 strategy document has revealed.

Ashmore Group wins scoping grant for $500m private debt strategy

France hits €100bn green bond milestone with fifth bond

France has raised €10 billion ($11.7 billion) from its fifth sovereign green bond, taking the total outstanding under its ground-breaking programme to more than €100 billion.

France: Record 2026 sovereign green bond issuance forecast

France has increased the amount it can potentially raise from green bonds in 2026 to €23 billion ($27 billion), laying the foundations for record-breaking annual volumes from the major sovereign issuer.

Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference returns on Thursday

Environmental Finance's Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference returns to London on Thursday.

Natural Capital Investment EMEA 2026: early bird ends today

Register now and save 20%

Natural Capital Investment EMEA 2026: early bird ends on Friday

Register now and save 20%