Local authority

Green Finance Institute: Local climate bonds are 'win-win-win' for councils, communities and the planet

Investment

Green Finance Institute: Local climate bonds are 'win-win-win' for councils, communities and the planet

GFI publishes 'toolkit' offering advice on local climate bonds to help councils drive investment and accelerate net zero

clock 01 November 2023 • 3 min read
Councils call for clearer mandate and more funds to deliver climate goals

Policy

Councils call for clearer mandate and more funds to deliver climate goals

Latest appeal from local authorities for funds to tackle air pollution and emissions comes as UK's 'biggest ever' polluting vehicle scrappage scheme launches in London

clock 30 January 2023 • 3 min read
New satellite mapping tool promises to help communities choose active transport

Infrastructure

New satellite mapping tool promises to help communities choose active transport

XMAP GIS Tool will aims to help council planners develop infrastructure that is better tailored for walking and cycling

clock 10 March 2022 • 2 min read
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