Greenwashing: An Introduction

Mar 13, 2026 | Economics

Everywhere you look, brands promise to be “green”, “eco-friendly”, or “climate-neutral”. But how much of it is real? And how much of it is a marketing spin? The United Nations defines greenwashing as the practice of companies or...

Dropouts: What Is Happening To The Net Zero Banking Alliance?

Sep 15, 2025 | Economics, International Climate Policy

What is Net-Zero Banking Alliance? The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) was established in April 2021 with 43 member banks and has since tripled to over 120 members across 40 countries [1]. Since its inception, members have made significant contributions to the...

Results-Based Climate Financing: Rewarding Real Climate Action

Sep 15, 2025 | Economics, International Climate Policy

In the midst of the climate crisis, stakeholders are seeking mechanisms to ensure that every dollar is well spent for environmental benefit.  Results-based climate finance shifts from traditional funding by tying payments directly to verified outcomes, not...

GUEST FEATURE: Have We Abandoned Development? – Insights From FfD4

Sep 5, 2025 | Economics

Blistering 48 Degrees Celsius accompanied the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville during the first week of July. The last time parties convened to discuss international cooperation on development was ten years ago, according to...

Climate Change In Hollywood, Bollywood And Nollywood

Sep 9, 2024 | Climate Justice, Economics, September 2024

The global challenge of the climate crisis has underscored the critical need for effective communication and the promotion of behavioral change. In this context, movies and television series, with their reach and influence, possess the extraordinary power to inspire...

What Is Climate Risk And Is It A Useful Concept?

May 17, 2022 | Economics

It is now widely recognised that climate-related impacts are not just a future threat [1]. They are already felt across the globe by communities, governments and businesses alike. Climate risk provides a way for the private sector to quantify the real or potential...