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...

COP29 produced a deal for rich nations to pay developing countries £300 billion a year by 2035 for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Interview with Carlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá, City of Bogotá at World Biodiversity Summit 2024

The 15th edition of World Climate Summit was a transformative platform, bridging ambition and action on climate finance and biodiversity.

The Investment Mobilisation Collaboration Alliance (IMCA) opened a new call for proposal to finance the greening of supply chains in Africa.

Iceland and the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) are the newest members of the Investment Mobilisation Colloaboration Alliance (IMCA).

Finance is at the top of the agenda a COP29 gets underway. Policymakers must establish a clear plan to ramp up climate funding.

Despite round-the-clock negotiations, CDP Parties failed to agree a financing plan for biodiversity or a universal monitoring framework.

World Biodiverity Summit was once again the largest and most comprehensive business and investment convening alongside COP negotiations.

Biodiversity COP16 is underway in Cali, Colombia, and the World Climate Foundation team is on the ground.

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, C40 Co-chair and Mayor of Freetown, speaks to the World Climate Foundation at World Biodiversity Summit NYC.

Vincent Charpiot, Head of Group Sustainability Business Accelerator at Capgemini, speaks to the World Climate Foundation.