StanChart commits £57.5 billion toward sustainable development goals
British multinational banking and financial services company, StanChart, pledge a generous donation to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Netherlands’ $515 billion pension fund to accelerate cuts to fossil fuel investments
ABP, pension fund for government and education employees in the Netherlands, pledges to invest in renewable energy in the near future.
New UN finance panel to push Global Goals forward
This week (27 – 2 January), progress was made within the financial sector in the form of a new panel, which aims to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Trump, Greta and unicorns – What to watch for at Davos on Tuesday
The World Economic Forum is taking place from 21-24 January 2020. Here’s a brief outline of what to expect, including climate concerns.
World’s richest 2,000 people hold more than poorest 4.6 billion combined
Oxfam report highlights the extent of financial inequality across the world, from unpaid care workers to billionaires.
Dirty fuels kill millions as investment in clean cooking runs short
More investment is needed to replace outdated cooking practises, achieve the clean cooking target and prevent unnecessary deaths.
Wealth alone won’t save countries from climate change
In order to combat climate change head-on, we need more than just money.
US announces $30 million to bolster coasts from flooding, rising seas
A large amount of money will go into efforts to reduce the damaging impacts of rising seas, flooding and storms, according to U.S. officials.
EU reaches deal on 2020 budget, boosts funds for climate change, EU borders
Money will be spent on the fight against climate change and on EU border protection, according to recent deal.
Global economy ‘breakdown’ seen putting more workers at risk of slavery
The rights of workers are under the microscope, as concerns of worker exploitation rise.