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Green economy market value tops $10 trillion
Inside Climate News's Ajani Stella reported that London Stock Exchange Group released a report estimating green companies now exceed $10 trillion in market value, defining them as firms with at least 20% of revenue from environmentally focused activities. The analysis covered 21,000 global companies, found 5.3% green revenue growth in 2025, and estimated roughly 12% outperformance versus the broader market over the past decade. Renewables were cited as a stronger-performing segment, with corporate clean-power purchase agreements from major technology companies supporting demand.
Why it matters
The report signals that low-carbon business lines are attracting large-scale investor capital despite policy divergence and market volatility.
Sources & driving stories
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS · Ajani Stella
Inside Climate News coverageBonn climate talks split over science language
Prime Reports reported that mid-year UNFCCC negotiations in Bonn saw a coalition including Fiji, Nepal, the European Union, Switzerland, Sierra Leone, and Panama call for decisions to remain anchored in the best available science, including IPCC assessments. Saudi Arabia and India opposed draft language encouraging research on scenarios that minimize the magnitude and duration of 1.5C overshoot, and resisted prioritizing any single scientific source for the next global stocktake. Negotiators also debated whether the IPCC's seventh assessment cycle can align with a global stocktake process starting in November and ending in 2028.
Why it matters
The dispute could shape how strongly the next phase of global climate policy is tied to IPCC science and the 1.5C limit.
Sources & driving stories
PRIME REPORTS
Prime Reports coverageUK drought group warns of summer water risks
BusinessGreen reported that the UK National Drought Group warned parts of the country face increased drought risk this summer as another heat wave approaches. Although official drought conditions ended roughly three months ago, dry spring conditions have left concerns over water supply availability. The group urged consumers and businesses to conserve water to protect supplies for farmers and support local rivers and wildlife.
Why it matters
The warning highlights immediate climate-related pressure on water systems and the reliance on voluntary conservation before conditions worsen.
Sources & driving stories
BUSINESSGREEN
BusinessGreen coverageWorth noting
WORTH NOTING
Deepwater wind category enters UK AR8
Energy Voice's Mathew Perry reported that DESNZ confirmed a new classification for other deepwater offshore wind ahead of the eighth Contracts for Difference round, with pot structure and budget due 6 July.
WORTH NOTING
Ukraine receives climate neutrality tool
SEI reported it transferred a 55-measure Climate Neutrality Tool to Ukraine's Green Transition Office, estimating the biggest investment needs in energy at about EUR 311 billion, transport at EUR 133 billion, and industry at EUR 90 billion.
WORTH NOTING
U.S. wind freeze challenged in court
Environmental Defense Fund reported that eight environmental groups filed a June 18 brief in Oregon supporting litigation against a Department of Defense freeze on national security reviews affecting more than 100 wind projects across 25 states.
Still unclear
OPEN QUESTION
Will Bonn preserve IPCC-centered stocktake inputs?
Opposition to 1.5C overshoot language and disputes over scientific sources could affect the evidence base for the next global stocktake.
OPEN QUESTION
Will UK drought warnings become restrictions?
The National Drought Group is currently emphasizing voluntary conservation, but continued heat and dry conditions could force stronger water-management measures.