Last year was a record year for sustainable finance, with over 1 trillion euros worth of impact bonds being issued according to the Climate Bond Initiative (CBI). Impact bonds are financial instruments that help finance social, sustainable, or climate-related projects. Economic experts expect this number to actually grow this year and beyond.
What's right: Spanish olive trees in Hungary
Due to Europe's climate warming, olive trees can no longer survive the Spanish - often - sweltering heat. But many olive trees have found a new home in .... Hungary!
What's right: adapt to climate change by depaving
Depaving means getting rid of asphalt, cement and such and allows water to soak into the ground which reduces flooding in times of heavy rain. Once depaved, planting trees and plants helps wildlife cling on in urban spaces and trees protect residents from heatwaves. Greenery in cities is also said to improve people's mental health.