COP 30 is a chance for Britain to lead the world in transition finance

BELEM, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 3: The COP30 logo is seen in front of the central building ahead of the COP30 Brazil Amazonia 2025 on November 3, 2025 in Belem, Brazil. The Conference of the Parties (COP) meets annually to discuss and negotiate on climate change. Brazil will host the climate summit on November 6 and 7 and the 30th COP meeting between November 10 and 21 in Belem. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, London’s financial sector urges the UK Government to align public finance and policy to unlock billions in private investment for net zero – cementing the UK’s position as the global standard-bearer for credible, investable transition finance, says Chris Hayward

As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, the debate will once again focus on how we finance the global transition to net zero. The challenge is immense, but so too is the opportunity. And the UK has a clear window to lead.

In the Square Mile, we see every day that capital is ready to move. Investors, lenders and insurers want to support the transformation of our economy, from high-carbon to low-carbon, from legacy to innovation. But they need clarity, consistency, and........

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