Regenerative practices designed to protect rivers will be supported by Severn Trent’s funding

It has set aside €3bn to finance this push

It jumped from $5.2bn in 2012 to $540.6bn in 2021

The Taskforce will develop and lead an action plan over the next three years and bring together the Scottish financial sector, professional services firms and regulatory bodies to build on the legacy of the COP26 climate summit

The Environment Agency Chief Executive looked forward following COP26 in his speech delivered to the banking sector – claiming they have “more power than most countries to create the change we need”

The Chancellor will unveil details of green bonds that will allow people to invest in green projects

The research centres will help divert investment away from unsustainable activities such as deforestation and fossil fuels and towards low carbon sectors, ensuring climate and environment are at the heart of UK financial decision making

Projects can focus on areas including clean growth, green finance, nature-based solutions and climate change adaptation and resilience

The two countries have agreed to share and agree with each other’s climate priorities, including energy transition and nature-based solutions

They can focus on renewable energy, restoration of natural habitats and ecosystems and helping communities to prepare for natural disasters