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Catalyzing responsible offshore wind in developing nations: The role of concessional finance
The report discusses how concessional finance can accelerate the deployment of offshore wind (OSW) in developing nations. It analyses OSW's potential as a renewable energy source and highlights two key strategies for enhancing concessional finance. The report also explores the challenges of financing OSW projects, particularly in developing countries, and recommends technical assistance, regulatory support, and blended finance solutions to facilitate investment in OSW.
Accelerating finance for nature: Barriers and recommendations for scaling private sector investment
This report assesses the barriers and opportunities for scaling private sector investment in natural capital. It outlines key recommendations, including the establishment of a Nature Finance Accelerator, to drive financial flows towards nature. The study highlights the importance of overcoming low returns, small deal sizes, and high transaction costs to attract private investment.
The effect of pricing instruments on CO2 emissions: Empirical evidence from Australia
The report evaluates Australia's short-lived carbon tax and renewable energy policies. It finds a 7% per capita emissions reduction from 2009 to 2018, with effects weakening after policy repeal. Coal exports increased during this period, potentially offsetting domestic emission reductions.
Guide for adaptation and resilience finance
The guide outlines strategies for mobilising private capital into climate adaptation projects in emerging markets. It provides investment criteria, eligible activities, and guidance on reducing climate risks. The guide aims to standardise financing processes for resilience across global financial systems.
Certifications Red Flags tool
This tool helps finance professionals identify potential risks in investment certifications. It provides a structured framework for assessing the credibility of certifications, enhancing decision-making in responsible investment practices. Users can access key indicators of reliability and transparency in various certifications.
Responsible contracting tool
The Responsible Contracting tool helps finance professionals assess and implement responsible contracting practices. It offers guidance on integrating sustainability into contract management, ensuring alignment with ESG objectives. This resource supports organisations in promoting ethical standards and accountability throughout the procurement process.
Infrastructure for a climate-resilient future
The report outlines the critical role of climate-resilient infrastructure in addressing the increasing impacts of climate change. It emphasises the need for integrated planning, financing, and the adoption of nature-based solutions to enhance infrastructure resilience. The report also highlights the economic benefits and policy recommendations for building robust infrastructure systems globally, especially in developing countries.
Global Biodiversity Score (GBS)
The Global Biodiversity Score (GBS) is a tool developed by CDC Biodiversité that helps businesses and financial institutions measure their impact on biodiversity. It provides a quantitative assessment, enabling users to integrate biodiversity considerations into decision-making and align with sustainability goals.
Food Systems Dashboard
The Food Systems Dashboard is a comprehensive tool providing insights into global food systems. It offers data on food production, consumption, and nutrition, enabling users to analyse and compare food systems across countries. This tool supports informed decision-making for improving food security and sustainability.
3 degrees more: The impending hot season and how nature can help us prevent it
This three-part journal explores the severe impacts of a 3°C temperature rise on climate, biodiversity, agriculture, human survival, and the economy, emphasising the need for urgent climate action and nature-based solutions.
Storylines: A science-based method for assessing and measuring future physical climate-related financial risk
The report presents a method called "storylines" for assessing future physical climate-related financial risks. It emphasises plausibility over probability, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of uncertainties and risks in financial disclosures, particularly in the context of extreme climate events. This approach enhances risk assessment by integrating climate science with traditional financial analysis frameworks.
Beyond an age of waste: Turning rubbish into a resource
The report highlights the urgent need to rethink waste as a resource. It emphasises the significance of reducing waste generation, improving waste management practices, and transitioning towards a circular economy to mitigate the environmental impacts of waste. The report presents scenarios for future waste management and advocates for global action to prevent a worsening waste crisis.
Conflict sensitivity in projects: Practical measures for private sector clients
This report provides practical measures for private sector clients to incorporate conflict sensitivity in their projects. It emphasises the importance of understanding and managing conflict risks to avoid exacerbating violence, promote social cohesion, and enhance investment resilience in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
Charting a greener course: The role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in the net-zero transition
This report examines the potential of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in reducing the environmental impact of aviation. It highlights various types of SAFs, their scalability, and the critical role of investors in supporting high-integrity fuels to achieve net-zero emissions in the aviation sector.
Sustainable aviation fuel policy in the UK
The UK Government has finalised its sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) mandate, requiring jet fuel suppliers to blend SAF into conventional fuel. Despite existing funds, further financial support is needed. The policy landscape is expected to evolve, particularly with the upcoming General Election. The mandate aims to align aviation with climate targets.