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Transition bonds market will grow from slow start

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Lack of clarity over standards has held back transition bonds, but the rising imperative to reduce the carbon footprint of the most polluting firms in the coming years could…

Climate change to hit development in the global south

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In a scenario in which it becomes increasingly evident that carbon neutrality will not be reached by 2050, governments may switch the focus of spending from the energy transition…

The path to net zero by 2050 is narrow and challenging

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The IEA describes the technological necessities and the many challenges, noting that the energy transition will require unprecedented international cooperation. The scale of the…

Global clean energy transition will be slow

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Carbon reduction strategies.

Energy estimates imply climate targets will not be met

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Under the IEA's baseline 'Stated Policies Scenario', global oil demand plateaus in the 2030s, but there is no significant decline thereafter.

Central banks have a key role in greening the economy

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It will not be easy to reconcile new tasks with traditional price-stability mandates. Moreover, it is not clear what data banks should use to measure progress, while a green…

Oil and gas majors are decarbonising their businesses

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While the US oil majors are adopting strategies primarily based on decarbonising oil and gas production, European companies are also developing new businesses designed to…

Renewable energy capacity will rise with costs falling

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Governments are formulating their environmental policies in line with the Paris climate agreement and falling costs make renewables the cheapest option for new generating…

Future of mining is Africa’s for the taking

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The future of mining and its potential in Africa.

COP 24 leaves much to be done regarding climate change

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Delegates succeeded in establishing most of the technical guidance necessary to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement -- a notable achievement, but not one that will, in itself…