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Policy & Finance
What a climate-aligned IMF would look like
As the only multilateral institution charged with maintaining global financial and fiscal stability, the IMF’s role is critical for addressing climate change.
Policy & Finance
Overcoming the development-project implementation gap
New research by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) shows that disbursing International Development Association (IDA) funds to projects that positively affect people’s lives must overcome major barriers.
Carbon & Climate
Taxing polluters is the key to climate justice
A new international tax taskforce is exploring tax policies that could finance sustainable development and climate action. This could pave the way for a fair taxation system that would accelerate a just transition.
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Realising the potential of the climate loss and damage fund
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COP28 outcome makes green skills business-critical
29 January 2024
Food & Agriculture
Women bear the brunt of Asia's climate failures
2 January 2024
Policy & Finance
How the EU can secure a sustainable supply of critical minerals
28 December 2023
Policy & Finance
Here's how to boost gender equality and climate action together
18 December 2023
Carbon & Climate
No finance? No fossil fuel phase-out
30 November 2023
Carbon & Climate
What does China want from COP28?
27 November 2023
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Planning for a future beyond 1.5°C
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Getting to global climate solidarity
26 October 2023
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We need to stop gambling with our planet - and our well-being - now
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