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  • 'Do not neglect climate change', Axa warns investors

    16 January 2015

    Climate risk is "a short term opportunity" for investors, as well as a medium and long term consideration, says insurance giant Axa.

  • Macquarie makes €720m offshore wind deal

    07 January 2015

    Macquarie Capital has made an investment of €720 million ($854 million) in an offshore wind farm, marking its biggest ever commitment to renewable energy.

  • €625m financial close for Africa's largest wind farm

    18 December 2014

    Africa's largest wind farm has reached a €625 million ($779 million) financial close.

  • The only way is up

    11 December 2014

    This year's winners in the carbon markets section of our annual rankings believe the tide has finally turned after the economic downturn in 2008 sent prices and volumes tumbling. Graham Cooper and Sophie Robinson-Tillett report

  • Sustainable investment mandates set to grow in Asia, bolstered by green bond market

    10 December 2014

    Investment mandates addressing climate change in Asia are expected to become "more important" over the next two years, say investors in the region.

  • Indiana University plans $56.3m green bond

    04 December 2014

    Indiana University plans to become the latest educational body to tap the green bond market, after announcing a $56.3 million issue.

  • Ingenious sells solar portfolio to firm bullish on UK market

    21 November 2014

    Ingenious Clean Energy has sold a tranche of its renewable energy portfolio to a US investment firm.

  • Green Climate Fund's firepower hits $9.3bn

    20 November 2014

    The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has seen its firepower boosted to $9.3 billion after eight more countries pledged funding.

  • CalSTRS sees threefold increase in green bond investment in 2014

    13 November 2014

    California State Teachers' Retirement Systems (CalSTRS) has increased its investment into green bonds almost threefold in 2014.

  • Sky Solar cuts IPO target by two-thirds

    11 November 2014

    Renewable energy developer, Sky Solar, has slashed its initial public offering (IPO) target by two-thirds, to $48 million.