World's biggest development banks pledge to scale up climate finance

Jessica Shankleman
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European Investment Bank and World Bank join Asian, American and African counterparts to boost action on tackling climate change

Six of the world's largest development banks, including the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank, have underlined their commitment to delivering climate finance ahead of a major United Nations...

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