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Risk, rules, and regs… and liquidity? – Carbon markets take centre stage at London Climate Action Week  

  Carbon markets have struggled to take off, with trust issues, negative coverage, and bad apples staining the market throughout the years. As financial institutions look at the market with cautious curiosity after a string of regulatory advances, one question loomed large at London Climate Action Week: are carbon markets fit for purpose?  Do countries […]
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Scaling sustainability: the voluntary carbon market’s breakthrough at COP29 

The voluntary carbon market has been plagued by criticism and lack of trust. The adoption of global standards will give investors the necessary confidence to fully embrace carbon offsetting   COP29 in Baku made headlines by tripling financing for developing countries, committing $300 billion to their net-zero transition. Yet, another equally monumental agreement—largely overlooked—was sealed at […]
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We’ll fight them on the beaches: The revolt against overtourism 

Tensions about overtourism threaten to spoil the summer sun for local governments and the tourism industry alike. Both must leave their differences aside to find sustainable solutions or else winter may come early.   “Tourists go home”. This graffitied message has greeted many of the 85 million tourists flocking to their Spanish holiday destinations in the […]