Emerging Markets
April 29, 2024
In Charts: MDBs to support emerging markets climate finance push, predicts Fitch
Green finance issuance for emerging markets has plateaued, says Fitch
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April 15, 2024
Move to toughen up ‘ecocide’ legislation continues to gain traction
Criminalising environmental offences won’t necessarily lead to more convictions – but campaigners hope it could drive a change in corporate behaviour
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April 9, 2024
Australian regulator posts greenwashing warning following victory against Vanguard
Financial watchdog ASIC wins its first civil action for greenwashing, as Australia’s Federal Court rules against asset manager Vanguard over misleading claims
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April 5, 2024
In Brief: Esma targets credit rating agencies’ ESG methodologies; climate litigation heats up in Europe
The latest ESG policy and regulatory news
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April 3, 2024
Market uncertainty as Australian government delays updating carbon accounting method
Australia’s integrated farm and land management methodology would combine various approaches to capturing and storing carbon, but there are fears it could lead to confusion
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In Brief: EU climate policies face further backlash; UK CMA warns fashion retailers over greenwashing
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March 22, 2024
In Brief: UK opens CBAM consultation; SEC climate rules challenges to be heard by Eighth Circuit
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March 15, 2024
In Brief: Sovereign pension fund faces OECD complaint; NGO set to proceed with ING climate lawsuit
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March 8, 2024
In Brief: EU agrees to exit Energy Charter Treaty; climate case against Italian government dismissed
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In Brief: Europe expands register of environmental crimes; Singapore to implement mandatory ISSB standards
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January 30, 2024
Australia’s climate disclosure law shows ‘high ambition’ for sustainable finance
Traditionally considered a climate laggard, Australia should soon be brought closer to leaders in the field, such as the EU, by proposed government legislation
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