Climate finance
UN energy chief urges UK to maintain climate funds
Rachel Kyte says world needs an active and generous Britain to solve myriad of development and climate problems
Bank of America commits to $125 billion green funding
‘We see a clear market opportunity here, and investing in clean energy enables us to grow responsibly as well as leverage our expertise’
Mind the gap: Financing Africa’s energy boom
A solar entrepreneur struggles to get finance, while a minister defends a superfluous LNG terminal at London’s Africa Energy Forum
Green business leaders bullish despite Brexit volatility
Crashing prices of solar power and rising levels of global interest in cost-effective ways to tackle climate change point to a positive future, despite UK leaving EU
India’s solar plans receive billion dollar boost
World Bank loan comes off back of major funding pledges from US and Germany as major economies try and wean Delhi off coal
Green Climate Fund to target ‘high risk’ investments
Projects in Africa and Asia set to benefit as GCF sets out stall to be top clean energy and resilience lender to developing countries
Moody’s calls for rapid Paris climate deal approval
Credit giant says speedy ratification will calm markets, pledges to use UN climate pact as benchmark for rating companies
Why the climate v development finance fight must stop
Tacking global warming and ensuring millions gain access to clean water, food and energy should not be tackled separately – they’re both sides of the same coin
After Brexit, the business voice on climate matters more than ever
The continued strong voice of business leaders will help to ensure the global implementation of the Paris climate agreement, argues the head of We Mean Business
Green Climate Fund: 8 questions for the board
The honeymoon is over, pressure is mounting. As the GCF board prepares to meet Climate Home looks at the key issues they need to resolve
Green bonds must keep the green promise
Robust standards are urgently needed to channel capital debt markets into climate-friendly projects, says WWF France chief Pascal Canfin
Green Climate Fund partners condemned for fossil fuel funding
Study highlights billions channelled towards oil, coal and gas from 2013-2015, support campaigners say is ‘deeply at odds’ with Paris climate deal
Lessons from Indonesia’s fuel subsidy bonfire
Widely praised as a success when rolled out in 2014, Jakarta’s cuts to domestic oil and gas stored up long term fiscal problems that are now emerging
Norway targets climate neutrality by 2030
Lawmakers recommend government adopts zero net emissions goal – first proposed in 2012 – in wake of Paris climate agreement
EU carbon price forecast inches up on reform plans
‘Cautious’ proposals from lawmaker Ian Duncan will strengthen carbon market, say analysts, but not enough to meet long term climate goals
Green Climate Fund has more money than projects
Developing countries urged to deliver proposals for clean energy and climate adaptation projects as GCF aims to distribute $2.5 billion in 2016
Is the real rich v poor climate battle about to start?
Two weeks of UN talks in Bonn underline scope and scale of challenge facing governments as they work out implications of 2015 Paris deal
G7 leaders set 2025 deadline to scrap fossil fuel subsidies
Green groups claim promise is historic, but definition of subsidies remains vague in statement that also covers aviation, HFCs and urges early support for Paris Agreement
China holds key to revive moribund carbon markets
Launch of Beijing’s national scheme in 2017 described as a ‘beacon of hope’ for sector that’s still expanding but with limited impact
Exxon and climate change: Why it’s better to engage than divest
Investors must stay involved with oil majors rather than exit and allow a far more dangerous off market game to ensue