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Explainer: How China could offer ‘debt swaps’ to help developing nations tackle climate changePolicy & Finance
Explainer: How China could offer ‘debt swaps’ to help developing nations tackle climate change
With the Covid-19 pandemic driving up government debt across many nations, there are growing calls for 'debt swaps' to be used to help developing nations achieve a 'green recovery'. -
How will China’s internet giants become carbon neutral?China’s big internet firms are lagging their overseas counterparts on reducing emissions in their operations, supply chains and the many businesses they facilitate.
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How corporations gave politicians permission to deny realityBig companies donated to climate deniers in Congress—even while claiming to care about climate change. When those same lawmakers denied the results of the election, the bill came due. -
Singapore government unveils 2021 budget with sustainability focusSingapore has announced myriad sustainability measures under this year’s government budget. Will they go far enough?
Sustainable Finance Opinion
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How to make climate investments flow to distributed renewables– Although great strides have been made in funding large-scale renewable projects, investment trends remain misaligned with the world's future needs. Distributed renewable energy have great potential to fill the gap but face challenges. -
Why banks need to end both indirect and direct finance to coal– The world has to stop using coal if it is to avert dangerous heating. Asian banks have begun ditching the fossil fuel, but most lenders with coal policies in the region do currently not restrict corporate loans dished out to coal developers. -
Europe must become a global climate power– The climate crisis demands that the European Union turn its world-leading climate agenda into foreign policy. By deploying the financial, market, and diplomatic tools, Europe can lead the rest of the world towards a sustainable future.
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