2 chapters across the catalog
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces the EU's contribution to a new "loss and damage fund" at COP28. She emphasizes the need for a strong green bond market and global carbon pricing to fund the transition to clean, homegrown energy.
Christine Lagarde, Green Bonds, Negative Interest Rates
Christine Lagarde is transitioning from the IMF to lead the European Central Bank (ECB), where she has pledged to prioritize "green bonds." These financial instruments are intended to fund climate-related projects but are viewed by some as a way to expand the money supply through new debt. This occurs as several European nations grapple with the economic implications of negative interest rates.
