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Australia joins COP28 gender and just transition partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... fund manager will manage the fund and Pollination has been appointed as strategic adviser to the fund. GAIA is targeting a first close of US$500 million by the middle of next year, raised from public and private sector international investors, with a ...

New advisory body for nature investment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... damaged," Minister Plibersek commented. "Working alongside industry, scientists, environmental organisations and First Nations groups we will turn the tide from nature destruction to nature repair, ensuring that investments are really making a difference. ...

COP28: Countries tackle coal as President claims "no science" behind phase-out

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
During the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Australia and other countries outlined new commitments to reduce emissions including methane, non-CO2 gasses and coal. Several countries and major corporations expressed interest in using carbon ...

COP28 day one recap: US$429m loss and damage fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
The first day of COP28 culminated in a landmark deal to help the most vulnerable emerging economies pay for the impacts of climate change. The initial funding is close to US$429m. Host nation the United Arab Emirates and Germany both pledged US$100 ...

SDG Loan Fund raises $1.1b of investor capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... million partial unfunded guarantee for credit enhancement. The fund's large-scale and multi-sector reach is enabled by a first loss investment from FMO, alongside MacArthur's guarantee. Investor, including Allianz, FMO and Skandia, will support affordable ...

Carbon credit review falls short on CO2 capture and slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... on the risk of other forms of adverse social outcomes, however. This will include the importance of engaging with First Nations communities and promoting their involvement in the ACCU scheme. This includes Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) from ...

Loss and damage funds a key consideration for COP28

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... funding the transition as a focus. "Once that structure and funding for the loss and damage fund is organized, this is the first step in de-risking the investments that private sector needs to make in emerging markets, which is what I'm all about ...

RIAA creates co-CEO model to replace outgoing O'Connor

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Financial Disclosures (TNFD), leading RIAA's involvement in the Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Initiative on First Nations cultural heritage protection and participating in government stakeholder committees. "Decision-making will be integrated ...

Preparing for COP28: nature and climate integration

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... investing $1 billion over the next four years in sustainable agriculture, conservation, oceans research, and support for First Nations waterways. He urged government to further develop nature-positive policies that support businesses and investors, especially ...

Role for finance after No vote

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
Despite being voted down by the Australian public, the First Nations Voice to Parliament saw support from the private sector which viewed the federal advisory body as the next step for reconciliation. As the dust settles, experts say finance has an ...