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Australian sustainable finance taxonomy to feature traffic-light system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... signpost the development of social criteria, and also some feedback that the focus should include not just climate mitigation but climate adaptation," Herd said. Herd said there are practical challenges ahead, particularly around transition methodologies. ...

Time is running out: latest IPCC report says 1.5°C is "likely"

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... information concerning climate change. Previous reports discuss the science, impacts, adaptation and vulnerability, and mitigation of climate change. "There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all," ...

New Forests launches ANZ forestry and agriculture fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... companies, and some exposure to primary agriculture commodities. Additionally, the fund will aim to enhance climate mitigation through carbon sequestration and emissions reduction opportunities. ANZLAFF is New Forests' fourth round Australia and New ...

Seeking action at "implementation" COP27

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... could be whether governments commit to action that will help catalyse private investment in climate adaptation and mitigation solutions in developing countries. "What I'm waiting for and watching for is whether or not there's going to be some ...

Australia joins COP27 forests partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... Leaders Partnership, launched at COP27 this week, a move that emphasises the importance of forestry assets in climate mitigation. The UK-led voluntary partnership was formally launched to maintain the momentum of global action on climate change through ...

MAS sustainability adviser speaks to Sinagpore/Australian collaboration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... under the Green Finance Industry Taskforce. The taxonomy is focusing on four environmental objectives - climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, protect biodiversity and promote resource resilience. The taxonomy will work under a traffic ...

New Forests African forestry fund receives US$200m in investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... that can balance conservation and production systems." The fund will focus on four areas of impact - climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, gender and diversity, and community and livelihoods. "As long-term investors in Green Resources ...

Australia leads on climate risk coverage, but depth lacking: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... ways - one is that the market not knowing what you're doing in detail whether it's risk management, assessment or even mitigation, that's an issue for the market, and the second part to that is, if you don't really know the detail, how is your net zero ...

RBA warns of climate-related liability risk for business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... disclosures. It will also assist investors to make informed investment decisions that will drive the adaptation and mitigation actions needed to manage the risks of climate change. "... The development of an Australian taxonomy is a key priority for ...

APRA releases climate risk assessment results

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... scenario analysis to inform understanding of long-term risks and opportunities, evidencing plans to manage risks through mitigation plans, including through engaging customers and counterparties, and reporting relevant information to board and senior ...