Simon Jessop
Right-wing shift may slow, not reverse climate action
A political tilt to the right in Europe will not derail climate efforts as businesses are increasingly locked into green strategies.
EU backs 650-billion-euro plan to help cities reach net zero by 2030
After 377 cities applied to join the programme, 100 from the bloc and 12 from associated countries were chosen and are developing a...
Companies setting climate transition plans up 44% in 2023, research shows
The number of companies saying they have a climate transition plan in line with the world's most ambitious goal has jumped by nearly...
Brookfield eyes $5 billion for UAE-backed climate fund
The fund, dubbed the Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF), was announced at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai last December.
Africa’s Great Green Wall to miss 2030 goal says UN desertification president
Africa's Great Green Wall, which is meant to restore degraded landscapes and boost economies, is low on cash and unlikely to meet a...
Major world economies seek to halt new private sector coal financing
World's major economies looking to finalise a plan ahead of UN climate summit to halt new private sector funding for coal projects.
Small islands join forces on debt relief ahead of COP29 climate talks
The world's small island states plan to join forces to push for debt relief and more climate investment ahead of this year's COP29...
Inaugural Africa clean cooking summit sees $2.2 billion pledged
Inaugural summit on Clean Cooking in Africa raises billions in pledges to move continent away from open fires and agricultural waste.
BlackRock-backed Decarbonization Partners raises $1.4 billion for first fund
Climate investing venture gathers over a billion from 30 institutional investors across 18 countries to aid transition to lower-carbon energy.
Insurers’ climate alliance relaunches after member exodus
Global insurance collective will replaced the Net Zero Insurance Alliance after US Republicans' legal threats caused concern for members.
