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Green Central Banking’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social and @ingridwss.bsky.social round up developments from #Cop30 including:
📈 Adaptation finance to triple by 2035
💵 Loss and damage fund launches
🌳 $6.6bn in funding for Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility
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📈 Adaptation finance to triple by 2035
💵 Loss and damage fund launches
🌳 $6.6bn in funding for Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility
greencb.co/3LUOjvl
Cop30: deep division on core issues, but progress on climate and adaptation finance
Despite the absence of plans to end deforestation and fossil fuels, Cop30 saw some progress on finance for climate adaptation and a just transition.
greencb.co
November 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Green Central Banking’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social and @ingridwss.bsky.social round up developments from #Cop30 including:
📈 Adaptation finance to triple by 2035
💵 Loss and damage fund launches
🌳 $6.6bn in funding for Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility
greencb.co/3LUOjvl
📈 Adaptation finance to triple by 2035
💵 Loss and damage fund launches
🌳 $6.6bn in funding for Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility
greencb.co/3LUOjvl
Finance ministers need to adapt to the growing threats from climate change, and could learn from the climate scenarios of central banks, former @bis.org head Luiz Awazu Pereira da Silva told @greencb.bsky.social.
greencb.co/4p2vRiZ
greencb.co/4p2vRiZ
Finance ministers can learn from central bank climate scenarios, says former BIS head
Central bank climate scenarios could help finance ministers understand how to adapt to climate stress, former BIS head Luiz Awazu Pereira da Silva told Green Central Banking.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Finance ministers need to adapt to the growing threats from climate change, and could learn from the climate scenarios of central banks, former @bis.org head Luiz Awazu Pereira da Silva told @greencb.bsky.social.
greencb.co/4p2vRiZ
greencb.co/4p2vRiZ
G20 countries should support efforts to reduce the dominance of the dollar in the global economy and promote the use of local currencies for trade and finance to reduce systemic risk, according to a group of thinktanks.
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greencb.co/3LVsQlU
G20 should support de-dollarisation of global economy, say experts
Thinktanks from G20 countries say reducing reliance on dollar could limit risks and support green transition.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
G20 countries should support efforts to reduce the dominance of the dollar in the global economy and promote the use of local currencies for trade and finance to reduce systemic risk, according to a group of thinktanks.
greencb.co/3LVsQlU
greencb.co/3LVsQlU
Africa loses 2-5% of GDP annually to climate impacts but insurance covers under 0.5% of losses.
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
Climate risk forces African insurers to rethink their role
Climate change is compunding the challenges faced by African insurance companies who must innovate to close the protection gap, says Cecilia Schultz of financial consultants Krutham.
greencb.co
November 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Africa loses 2-5% of GDP annually to climate impacts but insurance covers under 0.5% of losses.
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
Lower interest rates for housing refits could reduce energy consumption in the EU.⚡️
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Green interest rates for housing refits could help lower inflation, say policy experts
During a panel at Paris Climate and Nature Week, panellists discussed how green interest rates for real estate renovation might help fight inflation.
greencb.co
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Lower interest rates for housing refits could reduce energy consumption in the EU.⚡️
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
🇳🇱 @dnb-nl.bsky.social says climate change, particularly flooding, poses rising risks to Dutch financial stability—warning of “sudden & substantial costs” for households & firms.
The bank is working with NGFS & @nlenvironagency.bsky.social to assess impacts. 🔍
The bank is working with NGFS & @nlenvironagency.bsky.social to assess impacts. 🔍
Dutch central bank sees rising risk of shock climate transition due to delays
New report from De Nederlandsche Bank says risk of climate shock increasing as the Netherlands looks set to miss emissions targets.
greencb.co
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🇳🇱 @dnb-nl.bsky.social says climate change, particularly flooding, poses rising risks to Dutch financial stability—warning of “sudden & substantial costs” for households & firms.
The bank is working with NGFS & @nlenvironagency.bsky.social to assess impacts. 🔍
The bank is working with NGFS & @nlenvironagency.bsky.social to assess impacts. 🔍
The @iea.org warns the energy sector must prepare for climate impacts. ⚡️⚠️
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
IEA sees energy security risks from climate as oil and gas demand keeps rising
Global energy body sees electricity demand rising due to increased need for cooling as temperatures rise.
greencb.co
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The @iea.org warns the energy sector must prepare for climate impacts. ⚡️⚠️
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
This week in The Dispatch:
🇪🇺 EU waters down climate rules
📊 Just 41% of large EU banks filed transition plans
🏦 ECB issues its first climate fine
🌍 $5tn in investors reaffirm climate focus
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🇪🇺 EU waters down climate rules
📊 Just 41% of large EU banks filed transition plans
🏦 ECB issues its first climate fine
🌍 $5tn in investors reaffirm climate focus
Subscribe 👇
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greencb.co
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This week in The Dispatch:
🇪🇺 EU waters down climate rules
📊 Just 41% of large EU banks filed transition plans
🏦 ECB issues its first climate fine
🌍 $5tn in investors reaffirm climate focus
Subscribe 👇
🇪🇺 EU waters down climate rules
📊 Just 41% of large EU banks filed transition plans
🏦 ECB issues its first climate fine
🌍 $5tn in investors reaffirm climate focus
Subscribe 👇
⚠️ @worldwildlife.org warns that climate change & nature loss are eroding the foundations of global insurance markets, threatening households, businesses & public budgets.
“Forests, mangroves or wetlands are crucial” to increasing resilience, says Kirsten Schuijt.
https://greencb.co/3WOkVZJ
“Forests, mangroves or wetlands are crucial” to increasing resilience, says Kirsten Schuijt.
https://greencb.co/3WOkVZJ
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
⚠️ @worldwildlife.org warns that climate change & nature loss are eroding the foundations of global insurance markets, threatening households, businesses & public budgets.
“Forests, mangroves or wetlands are crucial” to increasing resilience, says Kirsten Schuijt.
https://greencb.co/3WOkVZJ
“Forests, mangroves or wetlands are crucial” to increasing resilience, says Kirsten Schuijt.
https://greencb.co/3WOkVZJ
At #COP30, country platforms are emerging as key tools to align #ClimateFinance, connecting national plans with public & private investment. 🌍💸
But the test, writes Dileimy Orozco, is whether they build delivery capacity rather than brand visibility.
But the test, writes Dileimy Orozco, is whether they build delivery capacity rather than brand visibility.
Beyond the label: country platforms and the politics of delivery
Country platforms – under discussion at Cop30 – can harness existing national frameworks to deliver coordinated climate finance, says sustainable finance advisor Dileimy Orozco.
greencb.co
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
At #COP30, country platforms are emerging as key tools to align #ClimateFinance, connecting national plans with public & private investment. 🌍💸
But the test, writes Dileimy Orozco, is whether they build delivery capacity rather than brand visibility.
But the test, writes Dileimy Orozco, is whether they build delivery capacity rather than brand visibility.
Global Tipping Points Report from @exeter.ac.uk finds the world has already crossed a #ClimateTippingPoint. 🪸
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Global Tipping Points Report from @exeter.ac.uk finds the world has already crossed a #ClimateTippingPoint. 🪸
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
Africa loses 2-5% of GDP annually to climate impacts but insurance covers under 0.5% of losses.
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
Climate risk forces African insurers to rethink their role
Climate change is compunding the challenges faced by African insurance companies who must innovate to close the protection gap, says Cecilia Schultz of financial consultants Krutham.
greencb.co
November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Africa loses 2-5% of GDP annually to climate impacts but insurance covers under 0.5% of losses.
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
Lower interest rates for housing refits could reduce energy consumption in the EU.⚡️
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Green interest rates for housing refits could help lower inflation, say policy experts
During a panel at Paris Climate and Nature Week, panellists discussed how green interest rates for real estate renovation might help fight inflation.
greencb.co
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Lower interest rates for housing refits could reduce energy consumption in the EU.⚡️
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
🇰🇪 Kenya is moving to protect farmers from #ClimateRisk with new rules for index-based insurance.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.
Kenya proposes rules to speed payouts from climate insurance
Insurance innovations seen as essential to help farmers cope with drought and floods.
greencb.co
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
🇰🇪 Kenya is moving to protect farmers from #ClimateRisk with new rules for index-based insurance.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.
Africa loses 2-5% of GDP annually to climate impacts but insurance covers under 0.5% of losses.
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
Climate risk forces African insurers to rethink their role
Climate change is compunding the challenges faced by African insurance companies who must innovate to close the protection gap, says Cecilia Schultz of financial consultants Krutham.
greencb.co
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Africa loses 2-5% of GDP annually to climate impacts but insurance covers under 0.5% of losses.
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
WAICA delegates say the protection gap is widening, esp in agriculture, where fewer than 3% of farmers are insured, writes Cecilia Schultz of @krutham.bsky.social
Lower interest rates for housing refits could reduce energy consumption in the EU.⚡️
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
greencb.co
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Lower interest rates for housing refits could reduce energy consumption in the EU.⚡️
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
Panellists at Paris #ClimateWeek said a green dual interest rate could help the #NetZero transition & lower inflation, writes GCB’s @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
The @iea.org warns the energy sector must prepare for climate impacts. ⚡️⚠️
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
IEA sees energy security risks from climate as oil and gas demand keeps rising
Global energy body sees electricity demand rising due to increased need for cooling as temperatures rise.
greencb.co
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The @iea.org warns the energy sector must prepare for climate impacts. ⚡️⚠️
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
Extreme temperatures could wipe out two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst-hit regions & fossil fuel demand may keep rising past 2050 unless countries ramp up. 📈
European lawmakers voted to water down green reporting rules and exempt more companies from the requirements after centre-right and far-right groups allied to pass the EU sustainability omnibus package.
https://greencb.co/43qfNim
#CSRD #CSDDD
https://greencb.co/43qfNim
#CSRD #CSDDD
EU omnibus: MEPs vote to slash sustainable reporting requirements
EU parliament votes to cut requirements for green reporting and transition plans aligned with the Paris Agreement.
greencb.co
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
European lawmakers voted to water down green reporting rules and exempt more companies from the requirements after centre-right and far-right groups allied to pass the EU sustainability omnibus package.
https://greencb.co/43qfNim
#CSRD #CSDDD
https://greencb.co/43qfNim
#CSRD #CSDDD
#GreenCentralBanking roundup:
🌳 ISSB to develop nature disclosure standards
✅ ITPN launches plan to bridge national climate ambition and corporate transition plans
🇸🇬 MAS releases final insights from transition credits work
And more 👇
🌳 ISSB to develop nature disclosure standards
✅ ITPN launches plan to bridge national climate ambition and corporate transition plans
🇸🇬 MAS releases final insights from transition credits work
And more 👇
Roundup: ISSB pushes forward on nature standards with TNFD support
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) advances on nature-related disclosure, as the Intergovernmental Transition Plan Network (ITPN)
greencb.co
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#GreenCentralBanking roundup:
🌳 ISSB to develop nature disclosure standards
✅ ITPN launches plan to bridge national climate ambition and corporate transition plans
🇸🇬 MAS releases final insights from transition credits work
And more 👇
🌳 ISSB to develop nature disclosure standards
✅ ITPN launches plan to bridge national climate ambition and corporate transition plans
🇸🇬 MAS releases final insights from transition credits work
And more 👇
Global Tipping Points Report from @exeter.ac.uk finds the world has already crossed a #ClimateTippingPoint. 🪸
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Global Tipping Points Report from @exeter.ac.uk finds the world has already crossed a #ClimateTippingPoint. 🪸
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
⚠️ Experts warn that these tipping points remain largely missing from economic and financial models.
https://greencb.co/4hP5H0i
@professorstevekeen.bsky.social
🌎 World’s biggest public pension funds are still convinced of the need to finance the #EnergyTransition despite a shift in US policies, which is creating investment opportunities elsewhere, especially in Asia, acc to @omfif.bsky.social. 👇
Big pension funds committed to net-zero transition despite US shift
Climate capital is shifting towards Asia and renewables due to US hostility as pension and sovereign wealth funds respond to growing risks.
greencb.co
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🌎 World’s biggest public pension funds are still convinced of the need to finance the #EnergyTransition despite a shift in US policies, which is creating investment opportunities elsewhere, especially in Asia, acc to @omfif.bsky.social. 👇
Just 41% of major EU banks have published #CSRD transition plans, per @financewatch.bsky.social.
Of the 64 banks analysed, many disclosures are partial or incomplete writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
https://greencb.co/4p2kcQD
#ClimateDisclosure
Of the 64 banks analysed, many disclosures are partial or incomplete writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
https://greencb.co/4p2kcQD
#ClimateDisclosure
Many EU banks lack transition plans, study finds
Less than half of EU banks have published transition plans and many of those are not aligned with the Paris Agreement, a study from Finance Watch finds.
greencb.co
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Just 41% of major EU banks have published #CSRD transition plans, per @financewatch.bsky.social.
Of the 64 banks analysed, many disclosures are partial or incomplete writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
https://greencb.co/4p2kcQD
#ClimateDisclosure
Of the 64 banks analysed, many disclosures are partial or incomplete writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
https://greencb.co/4p2kcQD
#ClimateDisclosure
Those most responsible for climate change should help pay for its impacts.
The Baku-to-Belém Roadmap highlights solidarity levies — taxes on aviation & shipping — as key new sources of #ClimateFinance, writes David Ryfisch of @germanwatch.bsky.social.
The Baku-to-Belém Roadmap highlights solidarity levies — taxes on aviation & shipping — as key new sources of #ClimateFinance, writes David Ryfisch of @germanwatch.bsky.social.
Cop30: making polluters pay for climate adaptation and loss and damage
Innovative levies on polluting industries can be used for climate adaptation and compensation in lower-income countries, says David Ryfisch of Germanwatch.
greencb.co
November 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Those most responsible for climate change should help pay for its impacts.
The Baku-to-Belém Roadmap highlights solidarity levies — taxes on aviation & shipping — as key new sources of #ClimateFinance, writes David Ryfisch of @germanwatch.bsky.social.
The Baku-to-Belém Roadmap highlights solidarity levies — taxes on aviation & shipping — as key new sources of #ClimateFinance, writes David Ryfisch of @germanwatch.bsky.social.
Global prosperity depends on natural systems that regulate the climate & underpin financial stability. 🌿
Their collapse could trigger cascading shocks greater than the 2008 crisis, says @nicolaranger.bsky.social & Emma O'Donnell of @granthamlse.bsky.social
Their collapse could trigger cascading shocks greater than the 2008 crisis, says @nicolaranger.bsky.social & Emma O'Donnell of @granthamlse.bsky.social
Too big to fail: tropical forests as anchors of economic prosperity and resilience
Nicola Ranger and Emma O’Donnell explain why tropical forests should be designated as ‘systemically important natural systems’, essential to global economic security and financial stability.
greencb.co
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Global prosperity depends on natural systems that regulate the climate & underpin financial stability. 🌿
Their collapse could trigger cascading shocks greater than the 2008 crisis, says @nicolaranger.bsky.social & Emma O'Donnell of @granthamlse.bsky.social
Their collapse could trigger cascading shocks greater than the 2008 crisis, says @nicolaranger.bsky.social & Emma O'Donnell of @granthamlse.bsky.social
🇰🇪 Kenya is moving to protect farmers from #ClimateRisk with new rules for index-based insurance.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.
Kenya proposes rules to speed payouts from climate insurance
Insurance innovations seen as essential to help farmers cope with drought and floods.
greencb.co
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🇰🇪 Kenya is moving to protect farmers from #ClimateRisk with new rules for index-based insurance.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.
The draft proposal requires fair, transparent, science-based products & claims settled within 10 days.
Currently, under 1% of 🇰🇪 farmers are insured.