Population and financial rollercoasters: products of climate change By John Adams
The world has witnessed constant migration away from wars, droughts, famines, and misery. Worse may be yet to come, with the effects of climate change spurring further massive disruptive displacements. For each degree centigrade temperatures increase, up to 1bn people will need to migrate. The population rollercoaster may bring economic and social benefits too. Nomad Century, an ambitious book by environmental journalist Gaia Vince on climate change and forced migration, points out that migrants, if accepted and allowed to pay taxes, can help finance education, social security and healthcare systems.
Sunak’s priority is to stay afloat By Meghnad Desai The first job of Rishi Sunak, Britain’s new prime minister and the third in two months, is to unite his crew and steady the ship. He has to avoid the catastrophic errors of his predecessor Liz Truss. And he needs to stay afloat at least until 2024 when the next general election is due. |
Robust regulation key to limiting fallout from repeat of crypto winter By Lewis McLellan OMFIF’s ‘Digital assets’ report examines the economic opportunities digital assets present, looking at different kinds of digital assets and the possibilities they offer for businesses and individuals to deliver value and generate revenue. |
MEETINGS  Developing sustainable finance and measurement tools in the US Thursday 3 November, Roundtable This high-level roundtable in New York discusses ESG investment approaches, risks and regulatory frameworks within the US to drive sustainable product development, asset allocation and better international convergence on standards. |
ON DEMAND  Driving sustainable investment and climate resilience As COP27 approaches, this panel convened by OMFIF’s SPI and Sustainable Fitch examines the role of sustainable investment and the financial sector in building climate change mitigation and adaptation. |
LATEST REPORT Digital assets: Regulation and infrastructure for an evolving economy This report examines the economic opportunities digital assets present, looking at different kinds of digital assets and the possibilities they offer for businesses and individuals to deliver value and generate revenue. |
