https://www.scmp.com/rss/514024/feed Michael Sheren is president and chief strategy officer of MetaVerse Green Exchange. Previously, Michael was a senior adviser at the Bank of England, where he led its sustainable finance and environmental risk management work. Michael is also a senior adviser to the United Nations Development Programme Finance Hub. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com From heatwaves to flash floods, Asia has borne the brunt of “one-in-a-lifetime” weather events in recent years. The continent sees temperatures rising at twice the rate of the global average, making it far more prone to frequent, severe weather events and, consequently, the economic burden of destabilised communities and infrastructure. Recognising the challenges, the Group of Seven last year reaffirmed its commitment to the collective goal by developed countries to jointly mobilise US$100... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/asia/article/3197606/climate-handouts-are-not-enough-asia-must-build-its-own-carbon-credit-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/asia/article/3197606/climate-handouts-are-not-enough-asia-must-build-its-own-carbon-credit-market?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:30:10 +0000