Katie and Brian Boland of the Delta Fund argue that ESG, win-win and the Paris goals changed the story but not where the money went, and set out five truths, from a world past 2°C to AI and inequality, that philanthropy and impact investing can no longer ignore. Republished with permission.

This report examines how 750 global companies can leverage established climate maturity to accelerate nature-related transition planning. Findings reveal a significant gap, with 69% possessing climate transition plans compared to just 2% for nature. It identifies four pathways—reporting, risk management, value chain mapping and technical synergies—to bridge this divide.

This report quantifies the economic burden of climate-fuelled bushfires in Australia, projecting an average annual cost of $6 billion. It examines how climate change intensifies fire weather and provides recommendations for federal investment in preparedness, community resilience, and the rapid reduction of coal, oil, and gas pollution.

This field experiment in rural Sierra Leone evaluates upgrading Village Savings and Loan Associations into digital financial service agents. While infrastructure expands access, introducing consumer feedback mechanisms significantly improves service quality, transaction usage, and household shock mitigation. Results demonstrate that accountability is essential for developing functional, scalable financial markets.

Emergency Leaders for Climate Action is a group of former senior fire and emergency service leaders from every state and territory in Australia. They advocate for urgent government action on climate change and increased investment in community resilience and emergency services.

Toitū Tahua: The Centre for Sustainable Finance is an independent body dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable financial system in Aotearoa New Zealand. It serves as an interface between the public and private sectors to align financial flows with climate and sustainability obligations.

Embera Partners is a strategic advisory firm that provides services to finance-sector stakeholders, focusing on management consulting and transformational change. The firm specializes in areas such as risk, regulatory compliance, and project management to support sustainable organizational development.