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Only two of the world’s 400 largest financial institutions have 'robust commitments' in place to phase out fossil fuels, new analysis from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has found.

Just two of the world’s top financial institutions have commitments to phase out fossil fuels

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Only two of the world’s 400 largest financial institutions have ‘robust commitments’ in place to phase out fossil fuels, new…

Packaging giant Smurfit Westrock has updated its environmental and social sustainability targets as part of its Better Planet programme, as well as detailing recent progress made across climate, circularity and communities.

Smurfit Westrock updates environmental and social targets under ‘Better Planet’ programme

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Packaging giant Smurfit Westrock has updated its environmental and social sustainability targets as part of its Better Planet programme, as…

Early investment in climate-related health systems in low- and middle-income countries can yield up to $68 for every $1 invested, according to new research from World Resources Institute and The Rockefeller Foundation.

Early investment in climate health solutions ‘can yield 68-fold gains’

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Early investment in climate-related health systems in low- and middle-income countries can yield up to $68 for every $1 invested,…

Economist Enterprise has unveiled a new multi-year research initiative, entitled Resilient Futures, aimed at helping leaders address systemic risks from climate shocks, resource constraints and rapid urbanisation.

Economist Enterprise unveils ‘Resilient Futures’ research initiative

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Economist Enterprise has unveiled a new multi-year research initiative, entitled Resilient Futures, aimed at helping leaders address systemic risks from…

Europe was the fastest-warming region of the world in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has found.

Europe was the world’s fastest-warming continent last year

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Europe was the fastest-warming region of the world in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report by the…

In Burundi, where electrification rates remain among the lowest in the world, the connection between energy access and resilience is particularly stark.

Powering prevention – what Burundi’s hydropower story tells us about disaster risk reduction

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Op-ed by African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). Disaster risk reduction is often associated with early warning systems, emergency…

The continued dependence on fossil fuels is not only a climate risk, but also a growing economic threat for major industries, a new report by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has found.

Continued reliance on fossil fuels becoming a ‘major economic threat’ for key industries

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The continued dependence on fossil fuels is not only a climate risk, but also a growing economic threat for major…

A new report by C40 Cities examines how cities can mobilise private finance for climate adaptation, develop investable project pipelines, and reduce associated risk.

Report explores how cities can unlock private investment for climate adaptation

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A new report by C40 Cities examines how cities can mobilise private finance for climate adaptation, develop investable project pipelines,…

Sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has launched a new Climate Risk and Resilience Strategy service, which seeks to support organisations in understanding and managing the operational, financial and strategic risks posed by climate change.

New Climate Risk and Resilience Strategy service launched

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Sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has launched a new Climate Risk and Resilience Strategy service, which seeks to support organisations in…

While a majority of organisations have committed to ambitious climate targets, close to two fifths are struggling to translate these goals into measurable progress as AI and digital technologies expand, a new study by BearingPoint has suggested.

Sustainability ambitions facing growing pressure in the era of AI, says BearingPoint

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While a majority of organisations have committed to ambitious climate targets, close to two fifths are struggling to translate these…