The challenge is clear: we must mobilize USD 1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for developing countries — a climate finance target agreed upon at COP29 — with at least USD 300 billion per year coming from developed nations. It is a massive volume in a global context marked by constrained liquidity, geopolitical tensions, trade barriers, inflation, high interest rates, and increasing capital allocation toward artificial intelligence and defense.

During the interview with World Climate Foundation, Damian Kuhn, Chief Forestry Officer at Terraformation, outlines the company’s mission to accelerate large-scale native forest restoration worldwide. Terraformation works with governments, communities, landowners and scientists to develop landscape-level projects, combining ecological science with community-driven design. 

During the interview with World Climate Foundation, Dr. Tsai Ming-Jer from the Experimental Forest at National Taiwan University (NTUEF) explained how a partnership with BioPlus and the World Climate Foundation is helping bridge biodiversity science with political and financial solutions. The shared goal is to build natural finance systems that are both scientifically credible and socially inclusive.

At COP30 in Belém, Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) reinforced its leadership as one of Asia’s most influential financial institutions advancing climate and nature solutions. Through an expanded Blue Zone presence, participation in high-level dialogues, and delivering the opening keynote at the World Climate Summit (WCS), Cathay FHC emphasized a clear strategic message: the world has entered the Decade of Implementation, and Asia must lead its momentum.

In the mining sector, the generation of waste rock and tailings, materials that have no economic or commercial value, can be revisited through the lens of evolving reprocessing technologies. This opens the possibility of shifting from a linear model to a circular one.

In this interview with the World Climate Foundation, Miguel Setas, the CEO of Motiva, outlines how sustainability has become a central strategic pillar for the organization, shaping competitiveness, risk management and long-term investment.

During this interview with World Climate Foundation, Martin Beyer from Siemens Smart Infrastructure outlines how advanced grid and building technologies are becoming central to global sustainability efforts.  

In this interview, Michael Wen, Executive Vice President at Cathay Financial Holdings, explains how sustainable-linked products are reshaping corporate banking across Asia. He notes a clear rise in demand from companies in Taiwan and Southeast Asia seeking financing that supports improvements in their operations and supply chains.

At the World Climate Summit (WCS), held alongside COP30, a landmark session co-hosted by BioPlus, the Taiwan University Experimental Forest (NTUEF), and the Asian Biodiversity Credit Alliance (ABCA) offered a glimpse into the future of high-integrity nature finance. The workshop—“Building Integrity and Collaboration in Asia’s Biodiversity Credit Development”—showcased breakthroughs that are rapidly reshaping global expectations for biodiversity markets. 

Salomon Salinas, Executive Vice President at Capgemini, shares how the company helps clients make sustainability the default in every business decision, moving beyond profit to reparative and regenerative models that benefit communities, partners, and the environment. 

At COP30 in Belém, where tropical forests, climate justice, and nature resilience took center stage, one key theme rose above the rest: health is now a frontline climate issue.

Here are the strategic takeaways from Pre-COP Week on how we make the transition "economically irresistible".

by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) For too long, heavy industries have been viewed as a major barrier to transitioning to a net-zero world. But what if one of these industries is actually a key part of the climate solution? What if it’s showing us a blueprint for a truly sustainable future, where a strong economy and a healthy planet aren’t mutually exclusive?    Step forward, aluminium.      The global demand for aluminium is projected to increase by over 50%  by

Conversation between Rahul Ghosh, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, and Marie Diron, Global Head of Sovereign and Subsovereign Risk at Moody's Ratings. Moody’s Ratings , a partner of the World Climate Summit, offers valuable insights into the impact of climate considerations on the creditworthiness of organizations, debt instruments, and securities globally.  Moody’s Ratings also offers independent assessments in sustainable and transition finance to support credible climat

A quiet but powerful shift is underway: nature finance is emerging as the next frontier. If climate finance was the first act of the sustainability era, nature finance is the sequel we cannot afford to miss.

As the number of boardroom priorities grows, robust governance and proactive risk management are emerging as essential for navigating the increasing challenges of sustainability.  

Nature isn’t just a backdrop to economic activity, it’s the infrastructure that makes much of it possible. And as the sustainability agenda matures, biodiversity is no longer a peripheral or specialist issue. It’s foundational to climate resilience, food security, and long-term prosperity.

More than 140 countries last week agreed a landmark deal to mobilise $200 billion a year by 2030 to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

We must sharpen our message on the ties between climate, nature and business, directing our efforts toward people, planet and profit.

In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, tackling the environmental and climate crises demands a broader focus that integrates...