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Adaptation funding gap could lead to more opportunities, says Oxford University's Ranger

A mismatch in funding 'resilient adaptation' strategies could result in a "huge opportunity" for investors, according to Oxford University's Nicola Ranger.

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Carbon finance needs greater transition considerations, says former Verra CEO

Using carbon finance as an enabler for the transition will improve market credibility and the value of carbon offsets, former Verra chief executive David Antonioli has told Environmental Finance.

European regulators make recommendations in greenwashing reports

The EU's three principal financial services regulators have called for enhanced supervision and improved market practice on sustainability-related claims in new reports on greenwashing in the financial sector.

Policymakers urged to push for taxonomy equivalence over interoperability

While interoperability of taxonomies should be welcomed, it is "not enough" and policymakers need to move towards equivalence, an Environmental Finance conference has heard.

Australia raises AUD7bn from three-times oversubscribed green bond debut

The Australian government has raised AUD7 billion ($4.7 billion) from its debut sovereign green bond, with the final orderbook around AUD23 billion.

Asia leading Europe on transition integration, conference hears

Asia has moved ahead of Europe in integrating transition into sustainability discussions, an Environmental Finance conference has heard, with investors "finally coming around" to accept potential greenwashing risks of transition investments.

New CDP platform to streamline disclosure for nature and climate reporting

CDP has launched a new disclosure platform it says will "unlock faster action, harmonise global standards and make disclosure more efficient".

European issuers have the best impact reporting track records, EF Data finds

European-based sustainable bond issuers have the best impact reporting track record, with issuers in the Asian and Americas lagging some way behind, research by Environmental Finance Data has revealed.

Australia sees strong orderbook for AUD7bn debut sovereign green bond

The Australian government has launched a 10-year sovereign green bond which is intending to raise AUD7 billion ($4.7 billion).