Transition finance needs to be a focus at COP28 and beyond

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The financial sector must put its might towards turbocharging the transition to a low carbon economy, writes ShareAction's Catherine Howarth

World leaders gathering in Dubai this week for the COP28 Climate Summit can be in no doubt of the severity of the climate crisis. July was the hottest month ever on record. Communities on every continent...

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