Research explores the transition from climate adaptation classification to active capital allocation and the financial exposure of bond issuers to the 2026 Indonesian forest fires. It analyses the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s new regulatory framework for ESG rating providers and systemic failures in corporate efforts to eradicate modern slavery. Further reports investigate the impact of Spanish wildfires on securitisation and the financial materiality of social risks for technology hyperscalers.

This report examines how improving information flows regarding physical climate risks, finance allocation, adaptation impact, and financial performance can unlock private investment. It identifies a US$ 9 trillion opportunity by 2050, highlighting the role of financial institutions, governments, and regulators in bridging the adaptation finance gap through better data.

This research introduces carbon at risk (CaR), a quantitative metric measuring potential shortfalls in carbon storage. Through forest and geological models, it demonstrates how risk fluctuates by region and regulation. The framework provides a standardised basis for risk-adjusted portfolio construction, insurance pricing, and buffer management in carbon markets.

This IEA report details a pathway to reduce buildings' energy intensity by 25% by 2035. It identifies equipment efficiency, building envelopes, electrification, and clean cooking as primary levers. To succeed, annual investment must triple to USD 1.2 trillion and efficiency progress must more than double from current rates.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is a prominent international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all.

APRI is an independent, nonpartisan think tank that conducts research and analysis on the policy questions shaping Africa's role in the world. Headquartered in Berlin with a presence in Abuja, it focuses on strengthening African governments' positions in global partnerships and climate transitions.

Clean Clothes Campaign is a global network of over 220 organisations dedicated to improving working conditions and empowering workers in the global garment and sportswear industry. Since its founding in 1989, the network has worked to hold brands accountable for exploitation while pushing for systemic change and labor rights.