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In 2040, when growth is a memory: Josh Dowse

JOSH DOWSE  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... emissions peak only in 2030, a greater rise is a very solid chance. By then, the costs of climate change damage and adaptation will be added to the list of global investments needed to keep the wheels of industry turning in a resource-constrained world[5] ...

Australian infrastructure underprepared for climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... or electricity networks." The Climate Institute finds gaps in responses in government and business are hampering the adaptation process. On the government side, the report said that government policy is fragmented, lacking a national approach to managing ...

Stockland publishes integrated 2012 annual review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
... Stockland said. "We have made a commitment to ensure we understand these risks and the opportunities for mitigation and adaptation. Our approach in these areas is proactive - developing policies and implementing action plans over a number of years." ...

Working group to develop Sharia-compliant green securities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2012  |  NEWS
... compliance with the sukuk market. "There is an urgent need to mobilize finance for both renewable energy and climate adaptation projects in both the Middle East and in other developing Muslim countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan," said Nick Silver ...

IGCC working group engages on green finance design, function

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2012  |  NEWS
... HESTA. "The focus of the LCFWG is on complementary measures that provide funding for risk mitigation and/or to support adaptation initiatives with the clear purpose of promoting the transition to a low carbon economy," Major said. "The primary focus ...

Durban agreements to impact Australia's ETS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... design and function of the Green Climate Fund, which will fund US$100bn/year to projects that finance mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. The fund will start in 2013 and is based on new financial commitments by developed countries. While ...

Climate Bond Standard to screen green bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... International Finance Corporation (IFC), Standard & Poor's, Aviva Investors and KPMG. Approximately US$1tr in in mitigation and adaptation investments is required each year between now and 2050, according to the International Energy Authority. Funds ...

Green bonds form basis of new institutional investment funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... developments. While it is possible to source sufficient supply of bonds that are verifiably invested in mitigation and adaptation projects, for moment, the available pool of credit-worthy green bonds is mostly limited to supranational and multilateral ...

ICMM releases climate change policy paper

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2011  |  NEWS
... physical environments around the world and a country's different priorities (for example, poverty reduction, development, adaptation)." In releasing its new policy paper, the council reported that it would be launching a "plan of action" over the next ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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