Climate Risk

Climate Risk

Indian Banks Failing to Integrate Climate Risk into Lending: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

Despite improved disclosure, a new analysis finds India’s top banks are not using climate data to inform policy or manage growing risks.

Climate Risk

EU, China and Brazil Launch Coalition to Bolster Carbon Market Standards

By Editors | 18/05/2026

New initiative will focus on strengthening rules for monitoring, accounting, and the use of high-integrity credits in compliance markets globally.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bank Indonesia Upgrades ‘Green Calculator’ for Emissions Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The central bank has released an enhanced tool to help the banking sector measure carbon emissions, including Scope 3 for the first time.

Sustainable Finance

IFC Prices First-Ever Public Green Wonton Bond in Hong Kong

By Editors | 11/05/2026

The IFC has priced a HKD 6 billion deal, the first public green bond in Hong Kong’s market for foreign-issued, HKD-denominated debt.

Nature & Biodiversity

WWF Urges Regulators to Treat Water Crisis as Systemic Financial Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

New guide calls on central banks and supervisors to integrate water resilience into financial stability mandates, warning of a "dangerous feedback loop".

Sustainable Finance

Penang, Alliance Bank Launch MYR 100 Million Green Fund for SMEs

By Editors | 06/05/2026

The fund will provide financing and advisory to help manufacturers meet rising ESG demands and decarbonise their operations.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Opens New Application Round for Climate Finance Facility

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The central bank has opened a new application window for its climate-focused lending facility, detailing specific TCFD-aligned disclosure requirements for applicants.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Launches Green Transition Finance Scheme for Hotel Sector

By Editors | 01/05/2026

The central bank, government agencies and nine commercial banks have launched a new programme offering financing and technical support to help hotels meet sustainability standards.

Sustainable Finance

Philippines Think Tank Urges Reforms to Close Significant Climate Financing Gap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

State-run policy institute highlights a USD 9-12 billion annual financing gap and calls for institutional reforms, including legislative clarification of BSP's mandate.