Wealth alone won’t save countries from climate change
In order to combat climate change head-on, we need more than just money.
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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.
Moving investment to finance the SDGs
At the UN’s General Assembly, Business Reporter’s Tom Turnbull hosts a debate on the funding needs of sustainability projects.
“Blue” finance flows in the Seychelles
Protecting the sea from over-exploitation while providing people who live off it with sustainable livelihood is not cheap, but in the Seychelles, financial instruments are making it easier.
The digital revolution could unlock a green transformation of the global economy
Will digital technologies allow everyone to live in a world where their development isn’t dependent on exhausting finite resources and increasing emissions?