Global Insured Losses from Natural Disasters May Hit $300B, Swiss Re Warns
Swiss Re warns natural disasters could cost insurers up to $300 billion in a peak year amid rising global risks.
India’s Banks Alarmingly Unprepared for Climate Risk, New Report Cautions
India’s top banks lag in climate readiness, risking financial stability and missing green finance opportunities.
EBA Launches Climate Risk Dashboard to Track EU Banks’ ESG Exposure
EBA’s new ESG dashboard reveals EU banks’ high exposure to climate risks and low levels of green lending.
Nestlé, ofi Launch Global Cocoa Agroforestry Project to Cut CO2 Emissions
Nestlé and ofi launch major agroforestry partnership to train cocoa farmers and cut carbon emissions across three countries.
USGBC Launches LEED v5 to Boost Building Sustainability and Resilience
New LEED v5 standards help building owners cut emissions, boost occupant health and strengthen climate resilience worldwide.
Ireland, UNDP Launch Global Sustainable Finance Office in Dublin
Ireland and UNDP open global office in Dublin to drive sustainable finance and climate investment worldwide.
NGEL, Honeywell UOP Sign MoU to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
NTPC Green Energy and Honeywell UOP partner to explore sustainable aviation fuel production using green hydrogen in India.
DP World Tests Hydrogen-Powered Crane at Vancouver Port to Cut Emissions
The crane can store up to 135 kgs of compressed hydrogen across 15 tanks, feeding a fuel cell system that charges the crane’s electric drive.
Doctors’ Group Seeks Supreme Court Action Against ‘Inhumane’ Work Hours
The petition urges enforcement of a 1992 directive limiting doctors’ working hours to no more than 12 hours per day.
Electra Raises $186M in Series B Funding to Scale Clean Iron Production
Electra secures $186 million to scale clean iron production and build its first demonstration plant in Colorado.