Global risk outlook ‘bleak’ as environmental concerns soar
State-based armed conflict, pollution and extreme weather events feature among major global risks over the next two years
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How can fund managers tackle the plastic pollution investment gap?
In the absence of a legally binding treaty, engagement and transparency are key
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International negotiations on Plastic Treaty stall amid growing crisis
World waits another year to take collective action despite alarming data around uncontrolled plastic pollution, writes HL’s Joshua Sherrard-Bewhay
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Tackling biodiversity loss in livestock farming: A dual approach to supply and demand reform
FAIRR Initiative’s Natasha Stromberg says to meet Paris Agreement targets governments must adopt a dual-approach
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CCLA launches air pollution consultation with Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation
Air pollution is a ‘sustainability blind spot’ for many investors
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Sustainable seas: The role investors can play in marine conservation
Investing in sustainable ocean-based initiatives can help protect one of our planet’s most vital resources, writes Amy Clarke
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Investment in plastic circularity falls ‘far below’ $1trn needed
A Circulate Initiative study has revealed a regional disparity in funding to reduce plastic pollution
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Urgency to tackle deforestation
Aviva Investors’ Steve Waygood reflects on deforestation conversations at London Climate Action Week
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Over 50% of Asia Pacific economies rely on nature
Research from AIGCC and PwC highlights nature-related risks
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Regulation is set to supercharge the push on plastics
Columbia Threadneedle’s Olivia Watson says that 2024/25 is an ‘inflection point’ for waste and pollution
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Earth Day: Five funds supporting reduction in plastics
Square Mile’s Jake Moeller explores five funds with exposure to companies that contribute to Earth Day’s plastics targets
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What we’ve learnt from engaging with UK water companies
With the sector under scrutiny due to ongoing pollution, responsible investors have a duty to challenge and support