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 paper advocates for scaling natural infrastructure to mitigate Australia's escalating climate disaster costs. It demonstrates that every dollar invested in natural capital returns approximately nine dollars in benefits. Key recommendations include empowering First Nations stewardship, integrating natural values into financial decision-making, and securing multi-year funding for regional aggregators.

This research provides a materialist deconstruction of AI hype, arguing it facilitates power concentration rather than just misrepresenting technology. It details how "hypers" manufacture urgency and capture credibility. The paper offers a playbook for resistance through contestation, undermining legitimacy and building collective agency to challenge AI entrenchment.

The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation provides feedback on the draft Global Report of Collective Progress. It highlights implementation gaps across finance-related targets and proposes recommendations to accelerate financial system transformation. Key areas include mandatory nature disclosures, subsidy reform, and the integration of nature-related risks into financial supervision.

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.