Our Scans · (LF.13) Climate Action · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

• [New] Annual transition investment will need to average $2.9 trillion over the next five years to stay on track for climate goals. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The current climate reporting rules set out in the ESG Sourcebook have increased firms' consideration of climate risks and supported their integration into decision-making. JD Supra
• [New] Climate change continues to threaten the planet, with greenhouse gases reaching a new high as the Trump administration abolishes support for emission reduction and environmental science. Mashable
• [New] In Bangladesh, climate-resilient rural road designs incorporate elevated pavements and bioswales-elevated roadbeds help mitigate flooding, while bioswales, which are vegetated channels, manage stormwater runoff and reduce the risk of inundation. Yourstory
• [New] If countries continue with their current climate policies, nearly half of the 93 potential host locations identified by the International Olympic Committee will not be climate-reliable for the Games by 2050. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Weak climate targets from UK banks means that they are at risk of missing out on the enormous opportunity of Africa's renewable energy revolution. no2nuclearpower
• [New] The global energy transition is both a climate imperative and an unprecedented economic opportunity for Latin America. CAF
• [New] In November, the COP 31 climate talks in Turkey are expected to deliver a global roadmap away from fossil fuels. The Conversation
• [New] From Hungary's hotel boom to Amazon's grocery store closures, changing interest rates and climate risks are reshaping property and retail markets across Europe and North America. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The ripple effects are being felt across Europe, with property owners and investors now forced to factor in climate risk as a central element of their financial planning. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Climate risk, long treated as a tradeoff against returns, is increasingly becoming a source of outperformance for the $100 B Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund. Markets Group
• [New] Many pension funds worldwide are increasingly recognizing climate change as a material investment risk. Markets Group
• [New] Nuclear risks, climate crisis, AI dangers, and misinformation are pushing humanity toward global threats. Economic Times
• [New] 29% of UAE businesses plan on allocating more than 10% of CAPEX to the climate transition over the next three years 89% of UAE businesses view the climate transition's impact on their brand and reputation as highly important (+17 pt vs. global average). Middle East Insurance Review
• [New] The UK government sought feedback in 2025 on how climate transition planning obligations should apply to corporates and regulated financial institutions, and we expect formal regulation to be introduced in 2026. Passle
• [New] The coming decade will test how effectively Peru can modernize its hydropower fleet, manage climate risks and redefine hydro's value beyond megawatt-hours. International Water Power
• [New] As cities navigate housing reform, transportation needs, climate resilience, AI and federal funding changes, 2026 will be a consequential year for how they govern, budget and protect their autonomy. Smart Cities Dive
• [New] A nationwide shift to zero-emission technologies, like electric cars and trucks, will bring major public health benefits through cleaner air and reduced climate pollution. / USA EVinfo.net
• [New] That the rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) increase this year will remain too fast to meet climate targets outlined for limiting global warming to 1.5 °C. Met Office
• [New] Household flood insurance take-up remains low, including in areas that have experienced repeated flooding, highlighting a broader protection gap in Asian markets amid rising climate risks. Insurance Business
• [New] The EU and its Member States need to invest €70 billion per year in climate adaptation until 2050 to address climate risks and improve resilience across Europe. Portal of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Chang
• [New] Investor Note: Interest in sustainable, climate-resilient agroforestry investments is predicted to double by 2027. Farmonaut

Last updated: 09 February 2026