Badged as “The Finance COP”, the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) has drawn mixed reactions to its climate finance deal. However, the recognition of the role for both the private sector and multilateral agencies...more
Our second annual study into the scale of the financing needed to decarbonize the global economy reveals the challenge is bigger than previously thought.
- Our research shows we are USD6 trillion a year short of what needs...more
11/12/2024
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Climate Change ,
Energy Sector ,
Global Economy ,
Green Finance ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Net Zero ,
OECD ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Finance
Asia is at the forefront of the global challenge to balance economic development, climate adaptation and mitigation, and energy security. The region is diverse, dynamic and pragmatic, facing both the risks and opportunities...more
11/27/2023
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Australia ,
Aviation Industry ,
Carbon Emissions ,
China ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Emerging Markets ,
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Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Global Market ,
Hydrogen Power ,
India ,
Japan ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Popular ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Singapore ,
South Korea ,
Supply Chain
Until now, however, no comprehensive estimate existed of the of that opportunity, (or, to put it another way, the size of the financing gap between committed spending and the investment needed to deliver Net Zero by 2050...more
9/25/2023
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Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
EU ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Investment Management ,
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The Japanese government’s ambitious support package aims to unlock USD1 trillion of investment in low carbon infrastructure over the next decade. We break down the draft law and explore some of the issues that still need...more
We recently welcomed a stellar panel of guests to discuss how to drive more private investment in decarbonisation. Ambassador Patricia Espinosa, former executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change,...more
The West built its economy on hydrocarbons, but the effects of climate change will be felt more severely elsewhere. The developing world therefore needs to be supported through the transition....more
Setting a global price for carbon is critical to delivering Net Zero. But we have a long way to go before the necessary infrastructure is in place to deliver a fully functioning carbon market....more
The Net Zero transition is complex and requires an understanding of everything from regulation to geoeconomics. But our education systems ill-equip us for the decisions that lie ahead....more
Interest in CCUS is rising in Asia. Governments keen to build their supply chains can look to other countries for policy inspiration – but must adapt any measures to their unique circumstances....more
The report examines financing trends, opportunities and risks in the ECA supported shipping and offshore sectors with a particular focus on three key market sectors: cruise ships, floating production storage and offloading...more