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China will officially enter the global green sovereign bond market Wednesday, issuing its inaugural 6 billion yuan ($825 million) bond on the London Stock Exchange. This issuance, anticipated for years,...
EU member states have approved the Council’s position on the “Stop-the-clock” mechanism aimed at simplifying EU sustainability regulations and enhancing business competitiveness. “Simplification is one of the priorities of the...
Renewable energy capacity surged by a record 585 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, reaching a total global capacity of 4,448 GW—marking the fastest annual growth rate ever at 15.1%, according to...
ING announced today its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), marking it as the first global systemically important bank to align its emission reduction...
The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF), advising the European Commission, has proposed a voluntary “SME sustainable finance standard” aimed at easing access to sustainability financing for small and medium-sized enterprises....
Key Takeaways Germany’s Major Climate Investment Move Germany’s parliament has approved a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund, with €100 billion allocated to climate and energy transition projects. This funding...
China’s Finance Ministry announced Wednesday that it plans to issue its first-ever overseas sovereign green bonds in yuan, totaling up to 6 billion yuan ($829 million), with London chosen as...
FireSat Revolutionizes Wildfire Detection The first satellite of the groundbreaking FireSat constellation has successfully launched, promising to transform wildfire detection and response by leveraging artificial intelligence. Developed through a collaboration...
Major global corporations, including Amazon and Google, signed a groundbreaking pledge at the CERAWeek 2025 conference, aiming to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. The initiative marks the first...
Effective immediately, the Ontario government has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, targeting power supplies to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. This measure responds directly...
SSBJ Introduces First Sustainability Disclosure Standards The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has officially launched its inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SSBJ Standards) to enhance corporate sustainability reporting in Japan....
The European Commission has announced a plan to extend the compliance period for CO2 emissions targets from one year to three, giving automakers more time to meet stringent regulations and...
Governments reached a crucial agreement on February 27, 2025, in Rome to mobilize the resources needed to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). This follows COP16 negotiations, which resumed...
The 2025 Global Risks Landscape The 2025 WEF Global Risks Report underscores that nature-related risks remain one of the most persistent and pressing challenges for businesses. Political shifts won’t change...
EU Simplifies Sustainability and Investment Rules The European Commission has unveiled two major legislative packages—Omnibus I and Omnibus II—aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, improving sustainability rules, and unlocking investment. The...
Global Biodiversity at Risk Countries are meeting in Rome to advance a $200 billion annual nature finance deal. The initiative builds on last year’s Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, aimed at...
Cities are stepping up in the fight against climate change, but a significant funding gap threatens progress. New data from CDP, in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayors for...
Nikola Corporation, once a beacon of innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection according to a recent press release issued by the automaker....
TikTok’s Multi-Year Carbon Commitment TikTok has entered a multi-year partnership with Climeworks to remove 5,100 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere by 2030. The plan combines Direct Air Capture, Biochar,...
Eurostat’s latest report shows a continued decoupling of emissions from economic growth. Sector trends: Related Article: EU Invests €4.8 Billion from Emissions Trading Revenues to Fund Net-Zero Projects Country breakdown:...
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