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Adaptation can become as important for investors as the transition, says Impax

Growing awareness of physical risks is fuelling investor interest in adaptation, says Impax Asset Management, which believes the theme could become as important as the energy transition.

Impact investor expands to transition, targeting €1bn fundraise

Finance in Motion aims to raise €1 billion ($1.2 billion) for a fund to invest in 'climate transition' projects globally, Environmental Finance has learned.

People Moves, 23 January: Glass Lewis, EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, Gresham House ... and more

UK prudential regulator says focusing on nature could weaken its effectiveness

The CEO of the UK's Prudential Regulatory Authority has argued that it should not increase requirements on nature, in order to help it retain its "effectiveness".

Mirova to engage with AI industry over sustainability 'paradox'

As billions of dollars of investment continue to flow into the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, Mirova said it plans to step up its engagement with companies on solving the paradox it presents for sustainable investors.

Being on the wrong side of deforestation poses significant risks, says Impax

More investors are considering the potential impact of deforestation risk on their portfolios as new regulations aimed at addressing the issue come into force, according to Impax Asset Management.

More than $30 of nature-negative finance for every positive dollar, finds UNEP FI

Financial flows with negative impacts on nature are over 30 times larger than those directed towards nature-based solutions, with much of this coming from the private sector, according to a new report.

Austria hails 'exceptionally strong' reception to green bond tap

A €1.25 billion ($1.5 billion) green bond tap from Austria received "exceptionally strong" demand from investors, with the transaction 36-times oversubscribed.

ECB stepping up physical risk work as it readies 'penalty' for climate failures

From Michael Hurley in Frankfurt

Webinar: Sustainable finance market will continue to mature in 2026

While the anti-ESG backlash continued to make itself felt last year and support for sustainability initiatives fell, there are still many positives for the sustainable finance industry, an Environmental Finance webinar heard.