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As the only multilateral institution charged with maintaining global financial and fiscal stability, the IMF’s role is critical for addressing climate change.

19 Apr 2024

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Air pollution is a 'silent killer', say former New Zealand PM and former WHO chief scientist.

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Policy & Finance

Degrowth is a dead end

The degrowth movement lacks a coherent theory of change and its goals are politically impractical. Degrowth might actually harm climate policy.

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The new global treaty to end plastic pollution should consider support for on-the-ground initiatives that remove and recycle waste. A disconnect between international plans and local realities can thwart progress and breed cynicism.

14 February 2024

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13 February 2024

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17 January 2024

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15 January 2024

Climate impacts on energy infrastructure

2 January 2024

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18 December 2023

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15 December 2023

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8 December 2023

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6 December 2023

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29 November 2023

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9 November 2023

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6 November 2023

Greenpeace and other environmental groups are demanding that governments ban single-use plastic sachets by 2030.

25 October 2023

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24 October 2023

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