Climate Finance News

As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent in day-to-day life, demand for a transition to a low-emission and resilient future grows. A steady flow of finance will be required for this transition, so the call for finance is getting louder. The increasing demand for funds is changing global negotiations and local financial markets. The Climate Finance series looks at the transition through an economic lens, asking an important question: Is climate finance keeping up with the need? The series explores the evolving financial landscapes, from international agreements to grassroots efforts, public investments, and private capital. It aims to unpack how funds are mobilised and where gaps remain.

Green credit rules tweaked to favour canopy cover, remove trade provision

Global REDD+ standards fail local forests [Commentary]

The price of going green is higher for the Global South

Foreign investments are helping drive India’s clean energy boom

World court strikes a blow for climate justice, paves the way for demanding action

Bridging the climate finance gap in emerging markets [Commentary]

Carbon markets fund plantations and livelihoods

Nine projects in India produced ‘problematic’ carbon credits in 2024, says report

From Bonn to Belém, global climate talks inch forward amid deep divides

Weather forecasting improves but access remains uneven for farmers

First payout under extreme-weather insurance triggers relief and intrigue

Coal’s inclusion in India’s draft climate finance taxonomy raises questions

Blended finance can help power India’s climate future [Commentary]

Community buy-in, economic gains drive voluntary carbon market success

Limited climate finance shifts focus on startups and local innovation

India drafts emissions targets for industry

Trading emissions to help cut air pollution more effectively

Shipping industry sets sail towards carbon accountability

Latest ESG reporting rules redefine key suppliers and customers of listed companies

Ignoring biodiversity could put businesses at risk [Commentary]

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