Green Fund for climate deal
September 6, 2010 by green team
Filed under Business, Green Reporter
Perhaps it’s time for wealthier Asian nations to create a Green Fund specifically to help poor countries in the region fight global warming as well…
Almost 50 nations made progress on Friday toward a “Green Fund” to help poor countries fight global warming but hosts Mexico and Switzerland said a full U.N. climate treaty was out of reach for 2010.
via Progress seen on Green Fund for climate deal | Reuters.
If you can’t beat them, buy them out
July 8, 2010 by green team
Filed under Business, Green Reporter
“Green” investment funds typically aim to avoid investing in polluters, but a new fund aims to attack the enemy from within.
An investment vehicle claimed to be “the world’s first climate change advocacy fund” is being launched on Thursday.
Australian Ethical Investments already offers a range of funds, but so far it has followed the standard model – investing as far as possible in firms which are judged to be doing the right thing socially and environmentally.
Read more at SMH. (via Greenwood Capital)
