Esma’s premises in Paris
EU, Financials, Policy & Regulation

Esma guidelines on sustainability rules for European funds deemed ‘vague’

The European financial markets regulator’s replacement of the 50% threshold with ‘a commitment to invest meaningfully’ in sustainability elicits confusion
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Europe, Knowledge Hub
May 15, 2024

Floods, droughts and poor water quality fuelled by climate change pose growing health risk

The European Environment Agency says ‘fast and systemic action’ is required to reduce negative health impacts
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Workers at a resort prepare to dump blocks of ice in a swimming pool amid extreme heat in the Philippines. provinces
Comment, Opinion
May 15, 2024

The antidote to doom is doing

We must use our voices to advocate for change through voting, advocacy, activism and informed dialogue
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Comment, Daily Briefing
May 15, 2024

Editor’s note: outsmarting versus outspending

The latest edition of our Sustainable Views newsletter
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Knowledge Hub, Policy & Regulation, UK
May 15, 2024

Unclear sustainability policies risk driving green investment out of UK

UKSIF calls for more supportive policy and regulation on disclosures, pensions and biodiversity
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A Gulfstream G650 private jet takes off from Los Angeles International Airport
Knowledge Hub, Transport
May 15, 2024

Using biofuels to power private jets is ‘least defensible’ use of US government subsidies 

Powering private jets with biofuels is a ‘PR stunt’ with ecological and social consequences, the Institute for Policy Studies warns 
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EU, Knowledge Hub, Policy & Regulation
May 15, 2024

European climate disaster response lacks funds

The World Bank and the European Commission underline the need for focused and smart investments in climate adaptation and disaster prevention and preparedness
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Workers in front of screens in the control room of Heidelberg Materials’ cement plant in Antoing, Belgium
Industrials, Knowledge Hub
May 15, 2024

‘Hundreds’ of carbon capture plants must be built in Europe in next decade, says report

EU policymakers should incorporate carbon capture targets into national energy and climate plans, CCS Europe says
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