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Analysts forecast drop in fossil-fuelled power output, Ecuador signs deal for $30m in climate finance, and the DRC is set to create Earth's largest protected tropical forest reserve

China set to issue inaugural overseas sovereign green bond in London later this year, as governments launch controversial push to strengthen clean energy ties

Wind energy giant reveals first 22MW offshore turbine is expected to be installed in early 2025

China talks up its manufacturing plans, Ireland appoints a Just Transition Commission, and NatWest sets out European solar investment strategy

Latest monthly update reveals how China's EV and rail boom is eating into global fossil fuel demand and dampening oil prices

Plus EU faces green taxonomy legal challenge, a €300m boost for Baltic renewables, and climate-friendly food is on the menu for COP29 in our roundup of the top green business news from around the world this week

Carbon credit standards setter says 'unprecedented' action 'should send a signal that inclusion in the Verra Registry is a sign of integrity and quality'

Also this week: The world’s biggest solar ‘precinct’ gets green light, Northvolt to close San Francisco R&D centre, and ICJ to hold public hearings on climate obligations

China's clean tech boom gathers pace, green groups welcome Tim Walz's climate policy record, and fears grow over coral bleaching