Aligned Climate Capital raises $85m for second VC fund

People moves 18 April: Blue Earth Capital, M&G, Rothschild ... and more

Better data can help capital flow to emerging markets

Data and transparency are pivotal drivers of private finance mobilisation and development, writes Gary Forster

BP's climate row-back sparks shareholder rebellion at AGM

Nearly a quarter (24%) of shareholders voted against the reappointment of BP's chair, Helge Lund, which investors called an "unprecedented" show of dissent for the oil and gas company abandoning elements of its own climate strategy.

UK government consults on carbon, nature market standards

The UK government has launched a consultation to assess the applicability of its voluntary carbon and nature market principles.