Realising an equitable transition to net zero societies would not only directly tackle some of the most pressing socio-ecological challenges today, but also redress historical and systemic global inequities. One of the exciting developments for COP28 is the continuing discussion around the Work Programme on Just Transition, but just transition considerations need to be embedded across more of the agenda at the summit. Read more
The goals of the Paris Agreement will be missed unless there is a rapid and substantial increase in investment in emerging market and developing countries, leading finance experts have warned today (Wednesday 30 November) in a new report commissioned by the COP27 and COP28 Presidencies and the United Nations High-Level Climate Champions for COP27 and COP28. Read more
Actual investment performance on key climate priorities in emerging markets and developing countries has stalled. This second report from Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance focuses on how to accelerate investment to deliver the goals of the Paris Agreement and implement a framework for action. Read more
Ahead of COP28, where the first global stocktake will conclude, this Explainer sets out what the global stocktake is and its significance for international climate action. Read more
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, Anna Valero, Esin Serin and Brendan Curran argue that effective measures to promote greener growth will be essential to ensuring that the UK does not fall behind other countries when it comes to incentivising investment that is good for society and the environment as well as the economy. Read more
Ahead of the first ever high-level ministerial roundtable on just transition, to be held at COP28, Antonina Scheer, Tiffanie Chan and Setenay Hizliok outline a blueprint to drive discussions with national policymakers on priority areas for connecting climate ambition with social justice. Read more
This ESG Clarity podcast features young campaigners and climate activists giving their views on the future of the finance and... Read more
Esin Serin and Anna Valero explain why further weakening of climate policy in the UK's King's Speech endangers global efforts to keep the 1.5°C target alive and lacks environmental, economic and political logic. Read more
The Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics and Climate Bonds Initiative have partnered to assess the needs... Read more
