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IMF approves first batch of climate resilience loans

Five countries had loan packages approved under the IMF’s first sustainability fund, but concerns remain about whether it will boost resilience for the most vulnerable nations 

IMF warns against 'protectionism' in rich world's green subsidies

IMF warns against ‘protectionism’ in rich world’s green subsidies

The US will subsidise North American-made electric vehicles, sparking responses from other rich countries – but there are concerns on the effects on the developing world.

Mia Mottley builds global coalition to make financial system fit for climate action

Mia Mottley builds global coalition to make financial system fit for climate action

In July, Barbados’ prime minister invited leaders to a retreat to discuss plans to scale-up international finance for the climate frontlines. Now, she’s asking the world for support

UN, IMF disagree on who should foot the bill of the energy crisis

UN, IMF disagree on who should foot the bill of the energy crisis

António Guterres is backing windfall taxes on “immoral” oil and gas profits, while the IMF argues costs should be passed to consumers

IMF's resilience fund 'out of reach' for some nations in need

IMF’s resilience fund ‘out of reach’ for some nations in need

The Resilience and Sustainability Trust aims to help countries prepare for climate shocks. Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and the Philippines are among those unlikely to qualify

'Breakthrough': IMF develops fund to help debt-laden nations address climate risks

‘Breakthrough’: IMF develops fund to help debt-laden nations address climate risks

The IMF trust fund could be worth up to $50 billion and meet vulnerable countries’ call for support to address the triple crisis of debt, Covid and climate change

Climate vulnerability should be factored into debt relief, says IMF head

Climate vulnerability should be factored into debt relief, says IMF head

Kristalina Georgieva said the IMF was considering proposals to ensure climate vulnerable middle-income nations receive support to build back better from Covid-19

Campaigners confront IMF chief over green recovery contradictions

Campaigners confront IMF chief over green recovery contradictions

Analysis shows IMF advice to countries accessing Covid-19 emergency funds fails to systematically address climate risks and implicitly endorses fossil fuel subsidies

IMF endorses EU plan to put a carbon price on imports

IMF endorses EU plan to put a carbon price on imports

If major emitters do not agree to a minimum carbon price, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said the EU was right to impose tariffs on imports at the border

World Bank, Bank of England urge speed on climate

World Bank, Bank of England urge speed on climate

Mark Carney and Jim Kim warn window of opportunity to reduce emissions is closing, call for greater transparency on climate risk from big business

IMF: Oil price crash delays clean energy transition

IMF: Oil price crash delays clean energy transition

NEWS: Cheap fossil fuels could thwart development of renewables, says global lender in economic outlook

IMF calls for carbon levy on ships and planes

IMF calls for carbon levy on ships and planes

NEWS: Influential financial body estimates US$30 a tonne tax on emissions from international transport could have raised $25 billion in 2014

IMF to factor climate risk into world economic forecasts

IMF to factor climate risk into world economic forecasts

NEWS: Influential finance body is mainstreaming climate concerns in move that could spotlight threats to oil exporters, say experts

Germany, Ethiopia, Mexico leaders back carbon pricing

Germany, Ethiopia, Mexico leaders back carbon pricing

NEWS: Six heads of state are endorsing a World Bank campaign to make polluters pay, while Paris climate text ignores the subject

Climate vulnerable states despair of rich, launch finance plan

Climate vulnerable states despair of rich, launch finance plan

NEWS: V20 coalition launched in Lima this week says it will raise funds for climate adaptation projects and develop a collective insurance scheme

IMF chief seeks climate breakthrough at Lima meet

IMF chief seeks climate breakthrough at Lima meet

ANALYSIS: Christine Lagarde calls on governments to back carbon pricing, slash fossil fuel subsidies as finance leaders gather in Peru

IMF: Saudi Arabia should rely less on oil

NEWS: Fossil fuel giant must continue efforts to diversify economy away from oil, gas, International Monetary Fund says

China, Qatar and Ukraine top IMF fossil fuel subsidy leagues

China, Qatar and Ukraine top IMF fossil fuel subsidy leagues

NEWS: New figures show how widespread support for oil, gas and coal sector is, highlighting climate and health risks linked to pollution

IMF: Hike fossil fuel taxes and reap benefits now

NEWS: National governments should not wait for a global climate deal to address underpricing of fossil fuels, says leading financial body

IMF chief Lagarde warns of "merciless" climate change

IMF chief Lagarde warns of “merciless” climate change

Speaking in London, Christine Lagarde says UN emissions deal and fossil fuel subsidies cut are now global priorities

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