Evidence area 04

Losses · investment · a just transition

Economics & Finance

Follows the economic costs of climate change and the financial choices shaping a healthier future.

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Indicators of economics and financeIndicators of economics and finance. Health & wellbeing; sustainable economics & finance. The economic impact of climate change and its mitigation: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3 & 4.1.4. The transition to net zero carbon, health-supporting economies: 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 & 4.2.4. Financial transitions for a healthy future: 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3 & 4.3.4.

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Key findings · 2026

  • 4.2.2

    Compatibility of fossil fuel company strategies with the Paris agreement

    The strategies of the 100 largest oil and gas companies, as of March 2026, put them on track to exceed their share of production consistent with 1.5°C of heating by 150% by 2040, up from 138% projected in March 2025

  • 4.3.1

    Clean energy investment

    Global clean energy investment grew by 7.2% in 2025, reaching a record US$2.10 trillion and exceeding fossil fuel investment by 82%.

  • 4.3.4

    Health Research Funding

    Climate-related health research funding has increased 655% between 2016 and 2024 (rising from 0.13% to 1.5%), from US$42 million to US$316 million. The increase was particularly marked since 2020, increasing by 308% from US$77 million.

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