London, May 14, 2025 – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has entered into a landmark partnership with Evocabank to expand financial support for Armenian enterprises and advance the country’s transition to a green economy. Announced during the EBRD’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in London, the new partnership marks the EBRD’s […]
Continue ReadingThe two Innovation Fund 2024 calls officially closed on 24 April and received a remarkable total of 373 project proposals, signalling European industry’s unwavering commitment to the EU’s journey toward climate neutrality while boosting competitiveness. Under the calls, the Commission will allocate up to €3.4 billion in funding from the revenues of the EU Emissions […]
Continue ReadingAnaïs Gorel, University of Liège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech in Belgium, discusses their article: Leaf habit, maximum height, and wood density of tropical woody flora in Africa: phylogenetic constraints, covariation, and responses to seasonal drought How do African trees cope with drought? Tropical Africa is home to a remarkable diversity of trees, ranging from towering giants in […]
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In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassandra Dummett shares her story researching options to protect the peatlands of the central Congo Basin. Tell us about yourself Cassandra Dummett © I am Cassandra Dummett, and I work at University College London […]
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Coal India Ltd., traditionally known for its coal mining operations, is making a significant shift towards renewable energy. The company has announced plans to invest approximately ₹25,000 crore (about $3 billion) to develop 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind energy capacity. This initiative aims to support the production of green ammonia, a key component […]
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Iberdrola has become the first company worldwide to issue a €750 million green bond that complies with both the European Union Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles. This 10-year bond, offering a 3.5% coupon, underscores Iberdrola’s commitment to sustainable finance and positions it at the forefront […]
Continue ReadingIn our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Daniel Banks shares their story collecting citizen science data as part of the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Space4Nature project. Tell us abut yourself Daniel Banks © My name is Daniel Banks and I work at […]
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In the first quarter of 2025, European sustainable investment funds experienced unprecedented challenges, with assets under management (AUM) declining by approximately €1 trillion. This downturn was primarily driven by significant outflows from Article 9 funds—those with the strictest sustainability criteria under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)—and intensified by the European Securities and Markets […]
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A coalition of 30 institutional investors, managing $1.6 trillion in assets, has publicly urged HSBC to reaffirm its net zero climate goals, following concerns that the bank may be scaling back its climate strategy. Delayed Targets and Investor Concerns At HSBC’s annual general meeting (AGM), responsible investment NGO ShareAction led the call for the bank […]
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The UK’s Local Climate Bond (LCB) market has secured a significant £16 million boost from two private investors, marking a pivotal step in empowering local authorities to fund net-zero initiatives. On 7 May 2025, the Green Finance Institute (GFI) announced that the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Unity Trust Bank have committed £1 million and £15 […]
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