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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

Climate Tech VC

The first few days of COP have ushered in a wave of major announcements and funding pledges. Countries and companies have also kicked off pledges to triple investments in renewables and nuclear, drive down methane emissions, and commit loss and damage funds. sustainable infra fund. Execution questions marks. Private sector revival.

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COP26 Climate Summit: From fossil fuels to forests - 10 things we learned in Glasgow

Business Green

And it sees countries back a "phase down" of unabated coal power, after a dramatic 11th hour intervention from India on the conference floor saw the initial "phase out" phrasing weakened. Polluters have been put on notice.

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Keeping 1.5C alive: Is COP26 on track to deliver on its goals?

Business Green

Global energy shortages and a recent spike in oil prices to a three-year high above $80 a barrel, have dimmed hopes that governments will announce bold new plans to rapidly ditch fossil fuels at the October 31st to November 12th summit. With just a few days to go until COP26 kicks off, her pessimism is widely shared. goal within grasp.