Investment

Green energy specialist launches first crowdfunding offer in bid to raise capital for planned solar farms

But Climate-KIC report says greater collaboration and 'co-opetition' is needed to help green start-ups reach their potential

European Investment Bank's Climate Awareness Bonds have raised €6.2bn for renewables and energy efficiency projects since 2007

Imperial College finds business impact through offsetting extends beyond simple CO2 reductions to poverty alleviation and nature conservation

Company says CRI Europe Indices offer a benchmark for global environmental, social, and governance performance

Draft proposals reportedly suggest increased support to help poorer member states and heavy industry meet 2030 climate goals

Citing senior government official, Reuters reports legislation to underpin world's largest national carbon market expected to be finalised this year

But Thomson Reuters predicts without emissions trading scheme reform and 2030 climate targets EU Allowances may remain at €14

Abu Dhabi backed green investment giant says Pacific Islands renewables projects are cutting both costs and carbon emissions for developing nations

All the key stats from the International Energy Organisation's latest assessment of the global market