Renewables M&A deals up a third in 2013, further activity expected in 2014

S&P Global dataset reveals climate hazard exposure for US munis

ICMA, IsDB publish 'milestone' sustainable sukuk guidance

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) have published guidance on issuing sukuk aligned with the widely used Green and Social Bond Principles.

SEC climate rule built to survive legal challenges, says former commissioner

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s final climate rule was built to withstand legal challenges that seek to block it, and stands a good chance of doing so, according to a former commissioner.

Climate Asset Management acquires farmland in Spain and Portugal

Japan shows value of clear policy to spur transition finance, JCR says

Japan's sovereign transition bond, and its links to government 'roadmaps' to decarbonise high-emitting sectors, shows how clear policy frameworks can catalyse 'transition finance', according to Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR).