New US$77.6 Million GEF Investment Unlocks Finance to Scale High-Impact Environmental Solutions
Samarkand, Uzbekistan: A new US$77.6 million package approved by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will scale up nature and climate...
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Weather damage makes up 1 in 4 insurance claims in record $8.2B year
As extreme weather events become longer and more intense, insurance professionals in the United Kingdom have said the shifting climate...
A proposal for a US federal property reinsurer
The challenge The U.S. homeowners insurance market faces mounting strain from severe climate risk. Inflation-adjusted premiums increased nationally by an...
Risk Spikes For Billions In Real Estate Investments As Federal Climate Funding Is Clawed Back
Canceled federal grants designed to protect cities across the U.S. from flooding, earthquakes and wildfires could endanger billions of dollars...
Nairobi to host Africa Climate Investment Summit ahead of COP30
Africa's big climate financing deals illustrationThe upcoming Africa Climate Investment Summit will seek to consolidate Africa's unified position on climate...
US homes collapse into sea, sparking climate debate online
Dare County is one of the richest in the US state of North Carolina, with coveted vacation residences offering stunning...
Scorching 40°C temperatures ‘will soon become new normal for the UK’ | News UK
Extreme heat is likely to become a factor that people in the UK will have to learn to live with,...
Green property index shows benefits of climate-resilient buildings
Green and climate-resilient buildings and properties provide higher returns on investment, typically have lower vacancy rates and their cost-to-income ratios...
Climate change and property – solicitors’ questions answered
Physical climate risks Senior knowledge lawyer Amy Allen explains how physical climate change risks could affect property transactions. She also discusses what solicitors are qualified to advise on. Section 2.1 of our climate change and property practice note has more information on physical climate risks. Transition risks Amy shares examples of transition risks in a property context. Section 2.2 of our climate change and property practice note has more information on transition risks. Legal or liability risks Amy outlines how legal or liability climate risks may arise and why property...
New guidance to help solicitors navigate climate change in property transactions
Who should use the practice note? Solicitors and their teams who handle property transactions. The note considers how to address climate change risks in these transactions, whether they involve residential, commercial, or mixed-use properties. The note offers practical advice suitable for most solicitors, regardless of their firm's size or whether they specialise in residential or commercial work. Consultation findings In September 2024, we launched a public consultation to explore how a new climate risk and conveyancing practice note could help you. The consultation produced detailed feedback that has been used...
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