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COP28 ‘coal to clean’ carbon credit scheme gets Verra approval

Energy Transition

COP28 ‘coal to clean’ carbon credit scheme gets Verra approval

The initiative allows coal plants closing down before the end of their productive life to receive carbon finance.

07 May 2025

2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

Renewable energy

2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

Despite recent progress, the industry could still fall short of the 3.5 TW needed by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5ºC.

16 April 2024

Naming of another oil veteran as COP29 president sparks concerns among sustainability leaders

Naming of another oil veteran as COP29 president sparks concerns among sustainability leaders

This is the second time the world’s most important climate summit will be led by someone with strong ties with the fossil fuel industry.

08 January 2024

European banks move away from fossil fuels post-COP28

Operations & Finance

European banks move away from fossil fuels post-COP28

Crédit Agricole and ING have both announced steps to phase out fossil fuel investments from their portfolios faster than planned.

21 December 2023

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

Our final thoughts on COP28 and a deep dive into climate finance, sustainability governance and climate litigation...

14 December 2023

Public-private-philanthropic partnerships needed to fill the climate finance gap

Operations & Finance

Public-private-philanthropic partnerships needed to fill the climate finance gap

This innovative funding model is making strides in addressing climate financing hurdles, says WEF.

13 December 2023

‘Terrible news’: COP28 fails to clarify carbon trading rules

‘Terrible news’: COP28 fails to clarify carbon trading rules

For some, the absence of a deal is better than a low-integrity carbon market that would undermine progress towards the Paris Agreement.

13 December 2023

COP28: Global stocktake calling on countries to transition away from fossil fuels just adopted

COP28: Global stocktake calling on countries to transition away from fossil fuels just adopted

The new text's quick adoption has come as a surprise to many in the plenary session, who expected more debate, and perhaps even further revisions.

13 December 2023

COP28 failures could leave businesses ‘at risk of being stranded’

COP28 failures could leave businesses ‘at risk of being stranded’

“The just transition has to happen in a business context as well."

12 December 2023

COP28 ends on a bitter note as new ‘choose your own adventure’ draft divides leaders

COP28 ends on a bitter note as new ‘choose your own adventure’ draft divides leaders

Global stocktake negotiations continue this morning as the COP28 venue officially closes its doors.

12 December 2023