COP29 report

Responsible Investor’s COP29 report takes a deep-dive into the future of climate adaptation financing

This year’s climate summit in Baku will play a crucial role in charting the future of climate finance. While mitigating the extent of climate change remains the overriding priority at COP29, the reality is that many impacts are now irreversible – meaning that adaptation is an increasingly important focus. In this special report, we explore how investors can contribute to adaptation efforts as the world comes to terms with new climate realities.

Four trends to watch at COP29

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COP29 will seek to move the needle on key climate finance measures, as adaptation takes on a more prominent role
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COP28 REPORT

Six reflections on COP28 and the current state of the ESG landscape

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The world is running out of time to avert the worst effects of climate change. Can COP28 find answers?

Can investors continue to engage with companies on limiting global warming to 1.5C?

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RI explores investor responses to the issue and the hopes for keeping the Paris Agreement alive at COP28.

Can the voluntary carbon market ride out the storm?

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VCMI executive director Mark Kenber tells RI that carbon offsets are needed to help achieve net zero – but says the market can only flourish if projects can demonstrate integrity.

COP28 shows nature is climbing up the global agenda

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The nexus between climate and nature is set to feature strongly as a topic of discussion at COP28, says Victoria Robson.

Data is the solution to the net-zero problem

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CDP’s new CEO, Sherry Madera, says more and better data is vital to meeting net-zero goals.

Investors wake up to water risks

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COP28 will highlight the need for investors to reassess how they analyse, disclose and manage water-related risks.

LATEST COP29 NEWS

COP29: Trumping expectations?

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Transition finance, adaptation and resilience, and the US election have been big topics on the ground for financial institutions.

COP29 Finance Day: Climate news round-up

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Policy reforms remain 'substantially insufficient' to put economies on 1.5C pathway; asset owners cite policy as biggest barrier to transition finance.
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‘Reasonable’ to scrutinise CSRD to ensure disclosures ‘all useful’, says PRI’s Fabian

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PRI chief sustainable systems officer talks to RI about ‘welcome’ simplifications of EU sustainable finance rules, predicts 2025 ‘realisation point’ for responsible investing.
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