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Biden administration awards $3bn to US ports for climate-friendly upgrades

Biden's administration allocates nearly $3bn for climate-friendly port infrastructure, aiming to enhance jobs and reduce pollution.
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Biases in 'sustainable finance' metrics could hinder lending to those that need it most

Low- and middle-income countries need urgent financing to adapt to climate change, facing severe debt risks in the process.

U.N. talks show climate cash in short supply

Urgent cooperation is needed among nations to tackle growing climate challenges and financial disparities as highlighted during the U.N. climate summit.

Biases in 'sustainable finance' metrics could hinder lending to those that need it most

Low- and middle-income countries need urgent financing to adapt to climate change, facing severe debt risks in the process.

U.N. talks show climate cash in short supply

Urgent cooperation is needed among nations to tackle growing climate challenges and financial disparities as highlighted during the U.N. climate summit.
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Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29

Climate finance is crucial for sustaining the Paris Agreement and addressing global climate change.
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UK climate envoy to keep role at charity whose founders invest in fossil fuels

Rachel Kyte's appointment as the UK's climate envoy raises concerns due to her connections with a charity tied to fossil fuel investments and political donations.

Rich countries could raise $5tn of climate finance a year, study says

Rich countries can significantly increase climate finance for developing nations through taxes on wealth and fossil fuels.

UK climate envoy to keep role at charity whose founders invest in fossil fuels

Rachel Kyte's appointment as the UK's climate envoy raises concerns due to her connections with a charity tied to fossil fuel investments and political donations.

Rich countries could raise $5tn of climate finance a year, study says

Rich countries can significantly increase climate finance for developing nations through taxes on wealth and fossil fuels.
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UK will need to double nature protection funding to meet targets, new data shows

The UK must double its nature protection funding to meet international climate commitments, facing scrutiny at upcoming climate conferences.

How the world's climate financing hinges on the U.S. election

U.S. election outcomes could significantly impact global climate finance negotiations and pledges before the COP29 summit.
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World Could Raise $2.1 Trillion Annually by Adopting Spain's Wealth Tax

A global wealth tax could significantly boost climate finance for developing countries, modeled after Spain's successful wealth tax.

Wealth tax on super-rich could raise 1.5tn globally, campaigners say

Governments globally adopting Spain's wealth tax could raise over $2 trillion to finance climate initiatives, according to the Tax Justice Network.

World Could Raise $2.1 Trillion Annually by Adopting Spain's Wealth Tax

A global wealth tax could significantly boost climate finance for developing countries, modeled after Spain's successful wealth tax.

Wealth tax on super-rich could raise 1.5tn globally, campaigners say

Governments globally adopting Spain's wealth tax could raise over $2 trillion to finance climate initiatives, according to the Tax Justice Network.
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Danish VC Nine Realms secures 50M - Silicon Canals

EIF commits €50M to Nine Realms' Fund I K/S to boost climate-focused supply chain tech investments in Europe.
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Poorer nations must be transparent over climate spending, says Cop29 leader

Developing countries must enhance transparency in accounting to support their climate finance requests.

How lending-based climate finance is pushing poor countries deeper into debt

Wealthy countries have fulfilled their promise to mobilize $100 billion per year to help developing countries face the climate crisis.
However, developing nations will have to pay back most of that money with interest.

Key takeaways from the Bonn climate conference

Trillions needed annually until 2030 for global transition from fossil fuels. Redirecting existing investments to low-carbon solutions can make significant progress.

Climate activists bemoan scant progress on finance as Cop29 looms

Finding finance to combat climate change is challenging, with rich nations failing to meet the financial needs of developing countries.

Poorer nations must be transparent over climate spending, says Cop29 leader

Developing countries must enhance transparency in accounting to support their climate finance requests.

How lending-based climate finance is pushing poor countries deeper into debt

Wealthy countries have fulfilled their promise to mobilize $100 billion per year to help developing countries face the climate crisis.
However, developing nations will have to pay back most of that money with interest.

Key takeaways from the Bonn climate conference

Trillions needed annually until 2030 for global transition from fossil fuels. Redirecting existing investments to low-carbon solutions can make significant progress.

Climate activists bemoan scant progress on finance as Cop29 looms

Finding finance to combat climate change is challenging, with rich nations failing to meet the financial needs of developing countries.
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African climate startups have a huge funding gap. Here's what experts say

Funding for climate tech startups in Africa is increasing but still needs substantial growth to meet climate goals.

Why the world needs "torrents" of finance to fight climate change

The next UN climate summit will focus on scaling up climate finance and making bold emissions reduction commitments.
Top UN climate official emphasizes the need for more finance to support the transition away from fossil fuels to renewables.
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Young people's plea to Cop28: World leaders owe it to future generations'

Children from countries affected by the climate crisis are calling for action to prioritize their futures
Extreme weather has internally displaced millions of children and put billions at high risk

Climate finance takes spotlight at COP28

There is a gap in climate finance needed for developing countries at COP28 in Dubai.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister rejects the phase-out of fossil fuels at COP28.
The Emirati head of the UN climate conference defends his belief in climate science.

British empire's past emissions double UK's climate responsibility'

The UK's historical emissions, taking into account its colonial history, are almost twice as much as previously believed.
Colonial countries such as India, Myanmar, and Nigeria were significant contributors to the additional emissions due to deforestation.
The issue of responsibility for historical emissions is critical in international climate negotiations and the provision of climate finance to developing nations.

Young people's plea to Cop28: World leaders owe it to future generations'

Children from countries affected by the climate crisis are calling for action to prioritize their futures
Extreme weather has internally displaced millions of children and put billions at high risk

Climate finance takes spotlight at COP28

There is a gap in climate finance needed for developing countries at COP28 in Dubai.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister rejects the phase-out of fossil fuels at COP28.
The Emirati head of the UN climate conference defends his belief in climate science.

British empire's past emissions double UK's climate responsibility'

The UK's historical emissions, taking into account its colonial history, are almost twice as much as previously believed.
Colonial countries such as India, Myanmar, and Nigeria were significant contributors to the additional emissions due to deforestation.
The issue of responsibility for historical emissions is critical in international climate negotiations and the provision of climate finance to developing nations.
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