Natural capital finance: more than a mirage?
Bruce Howard highlights new insights into the feasibility of natural capital finance projects in advanced economies such as the UK.
Carbon,Policy
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Bruce Howard highlights new insights into the feasibility of natural capital finance projects in advanced economies such as the UK.
Carbon,Policy
Carbon markets in North America and Europe have been buoyed by legislative changes introduced last year, and the momentum looks set to continue into 2019, the winners of Environmental Finance's Market Rankings tell Michael Hurley
Carbon,Markets
Major environmental markets saw healthy growth in activity in 2018 and the winners of our annual Market Rankings see plenty of reasons for optimism about next year.
Carbon,ESG,Markets,Renewables
Renewable Energy Certificates are used by more than 300 companies, but there is no evidence that they lead to a reduction in emissions, argues Matthew Brander
Carbon
The market for carbon offsets remains buoyant, despite regulatory uncertainty. Elena K. Johansson talks to winners of our annual Voluntary Carbon Markets Rankings to find out why.
Carbon,Investors,Policy
New CDM issuance rules penalise developers and discriminate against smaller companies, says Alexis Leroy
Carbon
Companies and cities across the US have taken on a leadership role in terms of climate change action, since President Trump pulled the country out of the Paris Agreement 12 months ago, says Lance Pierce.
Carbon,Policy,Renewables
While insurers are increasingly aware of environmental risks which might impact both sides of their balance sheet, new research has found that their investment strategies are not in line with the Paris Agreement. The research was published the same week Royal Dutch Shell held its AGM and shareholders, including some large insurers, were asked to vote on a climate resolution. Did they stand up to the test? Paul Walsh and Vincent Huck report
Carbon,Stranded Assets,Insurance
Climate policy has long been the subject of bitter political feuds in Australia, leaving the country grappling with policy change every electoral cycle. What does climate action in Australia look like this year? Katie Kouchakji reports
Carbon,Policy
Do governments need to re-wire their own institutions to play their part in the low carbon investment agenda? asks Kirsty Hamilton
Carbon,Investors,Policy
Junji Hatano reviews practical challenges for international carbon markets under the Paris Agreement and explores how they could be overcome in a way that will ensure private sector participation.
Carbon,Policy
If 2017 was the year of carbon market maintenance, with legislation extending the life of schemes in the US and Europe, 2018 could be defined by greater linking between initiatives, says Michael Hurley
Carbon,Markets
A year of regulatory changes has boosted confidence that environmental markets have a bright future, say the winners in this year's Environmental Finance annual Market Rankings
Carbon,Markets
A radical new approach to climate finance is required, says Ian Callaghan
Carbon,ESG,COP
Across the globe, regulators are doubling down on their commitment to carbon trading, despite recent market setbacks. Graham Cooper reports
Carbon,Markets
Developments in international policy, new standards and the promise of future demand from the aviation industry are pushing the voluntary carbon market forward, the top firms in Environmental Finance's 2017 rankings say
Carbon,Markets
The TCFD has challenged companies to up their game on reporting climate-related risks. But how will the market respond, asks Peter Cripps
Carbon,ESG,Policy
Climate change is a significant threat to the economies of South East Asia. Alexandra Tracy reviews the main challenges, the government responses and the financing required for mitigation and adaptation measures.
Carbon,ESG,Policy
Divesting from coal companies while continuing to underwrite them is a 'blind spot' of insurers' climate policies, according to campaigners. Cintia Cheong investigates what four insurers are doing about it
Carbon,Insurance
The Paris Agreement saw governments aim to reduce warming to below 2°C. But is carbon trading or a carbon tax the best policy instrument to reduce emissions?
Carbon
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