In brief | 5 February ‘26
The Guardian: Green energy sector drove more than 90% of China’s investment growth last year
Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, accounts for more than third of China’s economic growth, analysis finds.
EU Observer: EU pushes for partnership with US at Rubio-hosted critical minerals summit to counter China
US state department said it would “advance collective efforts to strengthen and diversify critical minerals supply chains.”
Gov'ts of Australia and Germany: Strengthened partnership for a sustainable future
Governments vow closer cooperation on renewable energy, hydrogen supply chains and critical minerals partnerships.
BBC: IOC must 'be better' on climate change - Coventry
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must "be better" on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.
EEAS: Montenegro launches renewable energy association with EBRD and EU support
New platform bringing together existing and potential investors in the renewable energy sector.
Montel: MEPs urge EU to replace LNG with clean energy for stability
Invest in clean energy to ensure stable prices and supply, says centrist political group Renew Europe in European Parliament.
GreenCentralBanking: Economic models need to go beyond GDP to account for climate change
Governments tend to understate long-term economic impact of climate change because models do not hold up under higher levels of global warming, survey finds.