Policy and Regulation
January 16, 2024
What’s in store for EU climate policy in 2024?
With EU elections five months away, the bloc’s legislative process is expected to slow down. However, Poland’s new government and Hungary’s holding of the council...
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January 15, 2024
US billion-dollar climate disasters soar, but debate remains divided
The material and economic impacts of climate change are increasing being felt in the US. Experts hope voters will take notice and act accordingly in...
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January 12, 2024
In Brief: UK to expand nuclear industry; Norway agrees to deep-sea mining
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January 11, 2024
How criminal law is seeping into the climate debate
While several climate activists have been sent to prison for their involvement in disruptive protests, legislation is now also being strengthened to impose criminal sanctions...
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January 10, 2024
In Charts: ‘Focus’ label will dominate SDR funds in 2024, says Morningstar
The FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements regime offers four sustainability labels that asset managers may use from July
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January 10, 2024
Non-profit disputes claim new North Sea licences will enhance UK fuel security
Analysis from the UK-based Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit finds that oil from new licences will account for less than 1 per cent of the...
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January 9, 2024
Could FCA reforms weaken governance standards for UK-listed companies?
The UK financial regulator has proposed relaxing eligibility criteria for companies listing in London, in a bid to kick-start the market
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January 8, 2024
The rise, costs and complexities of coral reef insurance
Coral reef insurance has been hailed as an important new protection mechanism for coastal resilience, but setting up such schemes remains complex
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January 5, 2024
In Brief: Another US youth climate case likely to go to trial; UK opposition’s green investment pledge under scrutiny
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January 4, 2024
Experts call for more regulation on carbon markets
Carbon markets were dogged by scandal, political tensions and negative media coverage in 2023. Regulation could help to restore confidence in 2024
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January 3, 2024
How sustainability obligations are being incorporated into contractual agreements
Increasing due diligence legislation and sustainability rules have led to ESG clauses becoming more prevalent in commercial contracts – but the development is also giving rise to more disputes
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