Recognition is growing that nature protection and restoration are crucial to reaching net zero. Last year’s COP15 proved a turning point in galvanising commitment with 188 governments signing the Global Biodiversity Pledge (GBF), whose headline mission is to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. This could be challenging to achieve, but we expect nature … Read more
The COP28 president’s ‘global stocktake’ of countries’ climate progress is a positive but lacks the urgency we need, according to adviser to Extinction Rebellion Chidi Obihara. Obihara came to ESG Clarity‘s London studio for our Countdown to COP28 series, to discuss the movement’s recent protests, and priorities for the climate change conference. He also shares … Read more
COP28 is just five months away, yet this annual summit to be hosted by the UAE is already plagued by a global narrative of dismissal and distrust. At the same time, delivering on the climate transition in emerging and developing countries has never been more urgent. Ninety percent of new emissions growth will come from … Read more
COP28 will come at a critical time following the recent conclusion of the IPCC’s report[1], which concluded that ‘the pace and scale of climate action are insufficient to tackle climate change’. It is clear that progress remains insufficient; so, what could be done to allow the financial sector to effectively play its part in reaching … Read more
Wealthy countries need to play a much bigger role in funnelling climate finance investment to vulnerable communities in the Global South, COP28 President-Delegate Dr Sultan Al Jaber has told world leaders, in a whistlestop tour ahead of the climate summit in the UAE in November. The COP28 UN meeting to tackle climate change will take … Read more
Liontrust is to offer investors a US-focused sustainable growth fund from July. The Liontrust GF Sustainable Future (SF) US Growth Fund, which will be domiciled in Ireland, is classified as Article 9 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The fund will be managed by Chris Foster (pictured), Simon Clements and Peter Michaelis, who will … Read more
The science is clear – nature loss is happening at a faster rate than at any time in human history. This is also an urgent threat to human health. Healthy planet = healthy people Nature is fundamental to human health – for example, forest protection and restoration can improve air quality and reduce the risk … Read more
Algebris Investments has launched a sustainable bond fund, aiming to give investors access to a wide range of opportunities across several areas which the firm says are “critical” to sustainable development. After opening to investors 29 June, the Algebris Sustainable Bond Fund invests in fixed-income securities issued by “high-quality, resilient companies” across a range of … Read more
Some Dutch-listed companies are making progress on biodiversity targets, and supply chain labour conditions, but many still lag on lobbying transparency, according to a report by VBDO, the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development. VBDO’s ‘AGM Engagement Report 2023: Moving Forward Together, Navigating Social and Legislative demands for Sustainability’, reviewed 33 Dutch listed companies, … Read more
ESG investing remains on course to reach almost half of portfolios in two to three years’ time, and to reach 63% in 10 years, according to a survey by The Index Industry Association (IIA). This is on par with last year’s expectations (64%) but a notable rise from two years ago (52%), the third annual … Read more