Emerging Markets
In Brief: US EPA issues final methane emissions reporting rule; Australia publishes ‘Future gas strategy’
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May 9, 2024
SDGs remain off track and underfunded
Without immediate support from the public and private sectors, the Sustainable Development Goals will not be met
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April 30, 2024
EU should support lower-income countries through ‘sustainable finance advisory hub’
Report finds the private sector is insufficiently involved in preparing sustainable projects in poorer nations
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April 30, 2024
Finance gains traction in plastics treaty negotiations
An open-ended expert group has been established to develop options for a financial mechanism to be included in the final treaty text
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April 29, 2024
In Charts: MDBs to support emerging markets climate finance push, predicts Fitch
Green finance issuance for emerging markets has plateaued, says Fitch
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April 15, 2024
Move to toughen up ‘ecocide’ legislation continues to gain traction
Criminalising environmental offences won’t necessarily lead to more convictions – but campaigners hope it could drive a change in corporate behaviour
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April 9, 2024
Australian regulator posts greenwashing warning following victory against Vanguard
Financial watchdog ASIC wins its first civil action for greenwashing, as Australia’s Federal Court rules against asset manager Vanguard over misleading claims
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April 5, 2024
In Brief: Esma targets credit rating agencies’ ESG methodologies; climate litigation heats up in Europe
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April 3, 2024
Market uncertainty as Australian government delays updating carbon accounting method
Australia’s integrated farm and land management methodology would combine various approaches to capturing and storing carbon, but there are fears it could lead to confusion
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In Brief: EU climate policies face further backlash; UK CMA warns fashion retailers over greenwashing
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March 22, 2024
In Brief: UK opens CBAM consultation; SEC climate rules challenges to be heard by Eighth Circuit
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