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Altiorem Weekly - 8 November 2026

It's time to get real about sustainable finance.
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.
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8 November 2026

How cool is your bank? An analysis of how well South Africa’s big five banks understand and manage climate risk

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This research assesses South Africa’s five largest banks’ management of climate risk. It finds that while climate commitments have accumulated, capital movement remains slow. Nedbank leads the rankings, but the sector generally lacks credible transition plans, specific exclusion policies, and transparent governance mechanisms to ensure accountability for decarbonisation targets.
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5 October 2026

Locally led adaptation in African communities: Insights from practice

Climate & Development Knowledge Network
This report examines practitioners' experiences of locally led adaptation (LLA) in Africa. It emphasises the necessity of social equity, the integration of indigenous knowledge, and the role of local institutions. It offers strategic recommendations for governments and funders to decentralise climate finance and support community-driven resilience initiatives effectively.
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22 October 2026

Code of practice on transparency of AI-generated content

European Commission
The European Union's Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content provides guidance on meeting AI Act transparency obligations. It addresses machine-readable marking, detection, labelling of deepfakes and AI-generated text, technical reliability, compliance processes and disclosure requirements for providers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems.
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10 June 2026

MENA Fem Movement for Economic, Development and Ecological Justice

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
MENA Fem Movement for Economic, Development and Ecological Justice is a regional network envisioning a new global economic system based on intersectional feminist principles and human rights. It focuses on challenging the global economic architecture through campaigns on debt justice, climate justice, and feminist economic reform in the Middle East and North Africa.
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1 research item

Keyah Consulting

Commercial Organisations
Keyah Consulting is an advisory firm operating at the intersection of physical climate risk, insurance market dynamics, and real asset markets. The firm provides strategic technical and commercial advice to real asset owners, institutions, and climate data firms to navigate regulatory change and valuation gaps.
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1 research item

Anthropic

Commercial Organisations
Anthropic is an AI safety and research public benefit corporation that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The organization focuses on the responsible development of advanced AI to secure its benefits and mitigate long-term risks.
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1 research item

Find resources by SDG's

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere
01

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
02

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
03

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
04

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
05

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
06

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
07

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
08

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
09

Reduced Inequality

Reduce inequality within and among countries
10

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
11

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14

Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
15

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16

Partnerships to Achieve the Goal

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
17

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