Climate change
Bank of Canada joins group of central banks tackling climate change
The network for greening the financial system aims to support Paris agreement’s goals
Fed has limited tools to combat climate change impact – San Fran Fed paper
But central banks can do more to research appropriate policy responses to climate change
Carney says supervisors must develop climate stress-testing
BoE is working with the NGFS to develop climate change scenarios as step toward stress-testing
Should central banks be more aggressive on climate change?
Discussion weighs up whether central banks should take more drastic action
Experts debate regulatory support for energy-hungry technology
Blockchain requires a vast amount of power
Climate change matters for monetary policy – RBA’s Debelle
More frequent and acute climate disruptions need inclusion in economic models
BoE/FCA climate forum launches new initiatives at first meeting
Four streams will report back on key financial risks surrounding climate change
SBP launches Islamic facility to fund renewables and SMEs
Central bank looks to supply liquidity to key industries
Former Fed chairs join over 3,000 economists in call for carbon tax
Economists including central bankers and Nobel laureates demand action on climate change
Climate change: a new challenge for financial stability?
What is the role of central banks when it comes to climate change risks?
BoE opens doors for debate on the future of central banking
Event breaks new ground in central bank engagement with the public
RBNZ launches climate change strategy
New Zealand joins international group of central banks aiming to meet Paris agreement goals
IMF weighing state-contingent debt for Caribbean, says Lagarde
IMF managing director says fund is re-evaluating lending parameters for Caribbean region
Carney calls for financial sector to face up to climate risks
Outlook is “concerning” as losses from extreme weather hit record levels, BoE governor says
Balance sheet adjustments needed to combat climate change, says Finland’s Rehn
Finnish governor urges central banks to do more around the issue
FCA sets out stance on climate change
Firms may be asked to publicly disclose how they manage climate risk
BoE to demand senior financiers tackle climate risks
Proposals from PRA would hold senior managers accountable for climate change risks
Nordhaus and Romer win economics Nobel
Economists specialising in long-run macroeconomic modelling win 2018 Nobel Prize
‘Momentum building’ behind financial response to climate change
FSB welcomes progress on disclosures; BoE report finds many UK banks are facing up to the risks
Long-termism is necessary for a stable future – RBNZ’s Orr
Contemporary societies face challenges demanding focus on sustainable development, says governor
Central banks could do more to tackle climate change – paper
Central banks may be mispricing assets due to climate change risk, paper argues
US could lose a third of growth to climate change – Richmond Fed article
Authors warn economic damage could be much more widespread than typically assumed
Central bank financing spells trouble for Guyana – IMF
Fund warns central bank financing of government could create problems for monetary policy
Irish SWF set to become first to divest from all fossil fuels
Fund has in the past argued “engagement” is more effective than divestment