Risk

Calls mount for 1.5C goal to remain primary focus for international climate action, as reports suggest China and some developing economies are pushing for a watering down of the crucial Sharm el Sheikh cover decision

Economic losses from extreme weather hit $35bn in Asia last year and are set to worsen as water security threats intensify

Companies' failure to embed climate risk into business decisions poses a major risk to investors, write Carbon Tracker's Rob Schuwerk and Barbara Davidson

New matrix aims to help sustainability professionals deliver more effective climate adaptation programmes

University of Exeter collaboration to help investors better understand climate risk exposures

US plan to use carbon credit to fund energy transition in developed countries generates mixed response, amid fears initiative could undermine proposals for wider financial reforms

Comments come as new analysis suggests Africa could face GDP hit of 64 per cent as a result of escalating climate impacts

Treasury announces plans for innovative new loan agreements to better support those countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change

Move expected to rapidly accelerate adoption of IFRS S2 disclosure standard

Major new survey of top sustainability execs reveals over 60 per cent expect to spend more next year to address climate change compared to this year