Climate finance
Top development banks agree definition for climate finance
NEWS: Financial institutions with over US$ 2,100 billion in assets publish principles to guide future investments in clean energy
No ban on coal finance as Green Climate Fund eyes first projects
NEWS: After lengthy talks in Songdo, UN-backed climate finance scheme has loose lending criteria for first funding proposals
Green Climate Fund names 7 investment partners
NEWS: National bodies in Senegal and Peru, non-profit social investors Acumen and Pacific island fund SPREP approved to disburse funds
MEPs urged to back human rights safeguards on climate finance
NEWS: Hydropower and coal projects funded by rich countries have been linked to human rights abuses, NGOs tell European lawmakers
Green Climate Fund looks to crowdfunding for cash boost
NEWS: Innovative platform could attract wider range of investors as GCF seeks to expand private sector links, say officials
North-South climate finance lower than advertised – UN
NEWS: Experts say confusion over what does and does not qualify as green funds must be clarified by UN summit in Paris later this year
Citi doubles climate finance pledge to $100bn over 10 years
NEWS: America’s third largest bank has channeled more than US$50 billion into climate friendly projects since 2007
Zurich Insurance leads investor call for green bonds standards
NEWS: Pension funds, insurers and asset managers are keen to fund climate-friendly projects, but urge stricter rules to prevent greenwashing
A tale of broken promises – finance and the UN climate talks
COMMENT: Least developed countries deserve more support in the face of evident and increasing threats, says expert
Lost in Lima: Why climate finance figures can’t be trusted
ANALYSIS: Japan’s funding for coal exposes confusion over what climate finance means, as the need for cash grows
Three reasons to be optimistic about climate finance flows
COMMENT: Latest data shows climate funds dropped $28 billion in 2013, there are signs for hope, argues Barbara Buchner
We need more transparency on climate finance
COMMENT: A 2015 climate deal must ensure clear accountability over levels of rich to poor funding, says Ecudaor’s lead climate envoy
What did Ban Ki-moon’s summit deliver on climate finance?
ANALYSIS: A new consensus on the role of public and private funding for climate change emerged this week, but more cash is needed
Investors worth US$2trn back green bonds at NY Climate Week
NEWS: Pension funds, insurers and asset managers show an appetite for low risk, climate-friendly investments
Apollo mark two: UK climate envoy champions greentech fund
NEWS: Sir David King seeks US$10-20 billion for Global Apollo Programme to fund low carbon research
Green dreams: judging the BRICS bank climate ambitions
ANALYSIS: Launched to great fanfare in Fortaleza, opinion is mixed on whether the emerging economy fund will be a force for good
Growing green bond market raises US$20bn in six months
NEWS: More than US$20 billion worth of green bonds have been issued since the start of 2014
UK outlines new international climate finance strategy
NEWS: Climate minister Greg Barker says flagship UK green fund will be allowed to invest in developing countries
Expectations for UN’s Green Climate Fund vary by billions
NEWS: Talks on climate finance continue at UN, but with little clarity on how much money to expect before Lima
African Development Bank launches new climate change fund
NEWS: ADB says focus will be on finance readiness, so countries can apply for Green Climate Fund backing later this year