Global Briefing: Australia moves to end international finance for fossil fuel projects

James Murray
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Global Briefing: Australia moves to end international finance for fossil fuel projects

Australia confirms new fossil fuel finance policy, the World Bank announces $100bn of development funding, and plans advance of e-mobility services in East Africa

Australia keeps promise to end international finance for fossil fuels The Australian government has this week delivered on a pledge made at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai last year to end financing...

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