Trump Administration’s Move to Dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research Sparks International Alarm
The U.S. Government’s announcement that it plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, one of the world’s most influential climate and weather research institutions, has triggered widespread concern across the scientific community and among policymakers at home and abroad. Founded in 1960 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the center has played a foundational […]
Tanzania Secures GEF Approval for Coastal Habitats and Blue Economy Project
Tanzania has secured approval from the Global Environment Facility for a US$6 million initiative aimed at safeguarding some of the country’s most critical coastal and marine ecosystems, advancing a national effort to link climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and inclusive blue economy growth. The project targets the Tanga–Pemba Seascape, a stretch of the Western Indian Ocean […]
Canada to Launch Sustainable Investment Taxonomy Led by Climate Institute
Canada has moved to formalize its approach to sustainable finance, announcing that it will launch a national sustainable investment taxonomy by the end of 2026, led by the Canadian Climate Institute. The initiative is intended to provide clear, science-based criteria for identifying “green” and “transition” investments, as the federal government seeks to mobilize private capital […]
Dutch Pension Fund PME Pulls €5bn From BlackRock Over Climate Alignment
Dutch pension fund PME has withdrawn a €5 billion equity mandate from BlackRock, marking the second major loss for the world’s largest asset manager in the Netherlands in recent months as European asset owners tighten expectations around climate alignment and stewardship. PME, which manages approximately €59 billion on behalf of workers in the metal and […]
Maria Mähl Leads GIX Product Strategy to Bring Climate Assets Into Regulated U.S. Markets
When Green Impact Exchange unveiled its 2026 product roadmap, the announcement did more than outline a set of new financial instruments. It signaled an attempt to rewire how public markets engage with climate, governance, and long-duration capital. At the center of that effort is Maria Mähl, newly appointed Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President […]
Global Business Leaders Urged to Embed Climate and Nature in Transition Planning
In boardrooms from London to Singapore, the language of transition planning has become familiar. Yet too often, climate strategies remain siloed from nature, and both sit at the margins of core business decision-making. A new white paper released this week argues that this separation is no longer commercially viable—and that companies persisting with short-term, fragmented […]
The Election of Chile’s New President and the Future of Climate Action in Latin America
Chile has elected a new president at a moment when climate ambition, economic anxiety, and political polarization are colliding across Latin America. Conservative leader José Antonio Kast won the presidential runoff with a decisive majority, capitalizing on public frustration over crime, migration, and the rising cost of living. His victory marks a clear political shift […]
ADB Approves $500 Million Policy Loan to Anchor Philippines’ Blue Economy Strategy
As coastal communities across the Philippines brace for another typhoon season, the country’s economic future remains tightly bound to the health of its seas. From fisheries and tourism to shipping and offshore energy, the ocean underpins livelihoods for more than half the population. This week, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) moved to strengthen that foundation, […]
BREAKING NEWS – A Bridge Builder Takes the Helm: Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua Elected Prime Minister of Tonga
When Tonga’s Parliament cast its votes, the message was clear. At a moment when the country is looking for unity, stability, and forward-looking leadership, lawmakers turned to Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua. Elected Prime Minister with 16 votes, Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua prevailed over incumbent ‘Aisake Eke, who received 10. The total matches the strongest mandates seen since […]
New York Finalizes Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules for 2027
New York State has finalized regulations requiring large emitters to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions beginning in 2027, reinforcing state-level climate oversight as federal transparency initiatives are scaled back. Announced by the Department of Environmental Conservation, the new rules establish a mandatory reporting framework for carbon-intensive sectors, giving state regulators a comprehensive emissions dataset to […]
