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Climate finance must prioritise ocean-based solutions

As COP30 progresses, the message is clear: the blue economy is no longer a side story, it is at the heart of climate action, writes Willem Visser

UK, Brazil roadmap aims to boost private investment in EM transition

The Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) Finance Mission - backed by the UK and Brazilian governments - has launched a new roadmap aimed at channelling more private finance into renewable energy in emerging markets, at COP30.

ISSB decision on nature welcomed by investors

Investors have told Environmental Finance that the International Sustainability Standards Board's decision to move forward with a standard-setting process on nature is a chance to standardise and provide much-needed data to financial institutions.

Shinhan Bank issues pioneering 'Samurai' transition bond

South Korean lender Shinhan Bank has raised JPY40 billion ($259 million) from its first transition bond, which is also the first ever 'Samurai' bond to bear the label.

Unrealised adaptation investment potential will be 'seismic', claims Pictet

Investors are yet to realise the "seismic" investable opportunity of climate adaptation, Pictet Asset Management has claimed.

COP30: Pakistan 'still very hopeful' of sovereign green 'Panda' bond in 2025

Pakistan's finance minister said he anticipates issuing a green 'Panda' bond before the end of the year, as he implored COP30 to make progress on the loss-and-damages fund agreed three years ago.

Financial institutions have 'deforestation blind spot'

Investors and the companies in which they invest are unaware of their true exposure to deforestation risks, according to new research by the CDP.

Don't follow 'niche' UK SDR for SFDR 2.0, says Morningstar Sustainalytics

A leaked version of the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) review would simplify regulation of sustainable funds, says Morningstar Sustainalytics, but it cautioned the EU against following the UK's sustainable fund regime.

China 'will not contribute to TFFF'

COP30: Brazil's compliance market coalition blooms