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October 21, 2022Poorer countries struggling with debt may not have access to electricity, let alone be in a position to decarbonise. Renewed efforts on climate finance are therefore crucial to the clean energy transition, says a leading academic.

A charged market for EV infrastructure investment?
October 20, 2022Electric vehicle charging infrastructure will require huge investment over the coming decades, but powering up this asset class will be far more complex than flicking a switch.

EU renews commitment to green energy as business calls for stabilising regulation
October 17, 2022Summit delegates in Brussels heard the EU is resolved on clean energy, while speakers discussed how business needs clarity as it drives ahead with climate finance.

Switzerland’s unique approach to ESG regulation
October 14, 2022The alpine country has chosen a clever approach that simultaneously accommodates both domestic and foreign regulations.

Blended finance: now is the time
October 13, 2022Collaboration from all sections of the financial market must happen now if the world is to hit carbon targets and avert climate breakdown, says NZAOA chair Günther Thallinger.

Why banks should stick with the PPA market
October 10, 2022Power purchase agreements could become a victim of the EU’s struggle against astronomical energy prices, but there is a longer-term opportunity for banks to offer support in a broadening sector.

The growing threat of human rights-based climate litigation
October 6, 2022A rising trend of cross-border environmental legal action against energy companies is at risk of spreading to banks.

Spotlight falls on development banks’ climate role
September 30, 2022The World Bank chief’s awkward stance on global warming has accelerated calls for multinational development banks to get an overhaul.