Economy

A new report by the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, launched during Climate Week NYC, explores the policies needed to ensure climate resilience is integrated into economic policy.

Taskforce on Net Zero Policy calls for climate resilience to be integrated into economic policy

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A new report by the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, launched during Climate Week NYC, explores the policies needed to…

Continued growth in energy demand, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies, could put more ambitious climate targets 'increasingly out of reach', a new study by S&P Global Energy has suggested.

Rapid growth in energy demand could hamper more ambitious climate goals

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Continued growth in energy demand, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies, could put more ambitious climate targets ‘increasingly out…

This year marks the first time since 2024 that the three Rio Conventions will hold their COP meetings in the same year, presenting an unmissable opportunity for businesses to invest in global efforts on climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation, the UNFCCC has said.

‘Triple COP’ year presents an unmissable opportunity, says UNFCCC

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This year marks the first time since 2024 that the three Rio Conventions will hold their COP meetings in the…

While the majority (80%) of Germans state that they are concerned about climate change, support for transition measures has waned, a new report by Bertelsmann Stiftung and the Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ (RIFS) has found.

Majority of Germans still favour ambitious climate action, although support is declining

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While the majority (80%) of consumers in Germany state that they are concerned about climate change, support for transition measures…

Extreme heat could reduce the GDP of the European Union by around 1% this year, or €180 billion, according to a new report by Triodos Bank.

Extreme heat could reduce Europe’s GDP by €180 billion this year

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Extreme heat could reduce the GDP of the European Union by around 1% this year, or €180 billion, according to…

While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms doing so has fallen for two years in a row, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Dutch firms investing less in sustainability, data shows

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While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms…

Early domestic climate action could help India reduce the economic risks associated with carbon border pricing measures introduced by major trading partners

Early intervention could help India reduce economic risks from carbon border pricing

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Early domestic climate action could help India reduce the economic risks associated with carbon border pricing measures introduced by major…

The global transition to net zero is likely to hit a 'structural wall' in emerging economies where debt repayments are often tied to foreign currencies, according to new analysis by the World Economic Forum.

Global transition to net zero will face challenges in emerging economies reliant on foreign currency debt

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The global transition to net zero is likely to hit a ‘structural wall’ in emerging economies where debt repayments are…

A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs of biodiversity loss, which could have significant consequences for sovereign debt markets.

Biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises, economists warn