Global transition to net zero will face challenges in emerging economies reliant on foreign currency debt
The global transition to net zero is likely to hit a ‘structural wall’ in emerging economies where debt repayments are…
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Biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises, economists warn
A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs…
Extreme weather risks could lead to nearly $1 trillion in global economic losses, says CDP
Risks to the global economy from extreme weather are likely to ‘escalate sharply’ in the coming years, and could result…
Greenhouse gas emissions linked to the EU economy rose by 0.9% in Q4 2025
New data from Eurostat has revealed that seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions linked to the EU economy rose by 0.9%…
World Bank announces support for Egypt’s green economy transition
The World Bank Group has approved a $1 billion financing package to support Egypt’s transition to a greener economy, as…
Economist Enterprise unveils ‘Resilient Futures’ research initiative
Economist Enterprise has unveiled a new multi-year research initiative, entitled Resilient Futures, aimed at helping leaders address systemic risks from…
Nature should be viewed as essential infrastructure that underpins economic strategy
Nature is not just a ‘nice to have’; it represents essential infrastructure that underpins economic stability, Anne Reaney, head of…
US emissions since 1990 have caused over $10 trillion in global economic damages
A new study by researchers at Stanford University has estimated that emissions generated in the United States since 1990 have…
Majority place greater importance on environmental protection than economic growth, study claims
A new study by researchers at the University of Vermont has claimed that more people around the world rank environmental…
European Commission invests in strategic environment and climate projects
The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded…