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It finds that while most taxonomies exclude new oil and coal capacity, fossil gas is often treated as a transitional fuel with strict emission limits and phase-out dates (typically 2030–2035). The document highlights the critical role of fugitive methane emissions in determining the actual climate impact of natural gas, arguing that lifecycle assessments are necessary to avoid 'carbon lock-in'. 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However, their growth rates slowed: wind grew by 10% (compared to 16% in H1-2022) and solar grew by 16% (compared to 26% in H1-2022).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ember-000287#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global hydropower generation experienced a historic decline of 8.5% (-177 TWh) in the first half of 2023 due to droughts, with China accounting for approximately three-quarters of this fall. This deficit forced a slight increase in fossil fuel generation; without this hydro drop, power sector emissions would have fallen by 2.9%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ember-000287#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global electricity demand grew by only 0.4% in H1-2023, significantly lower than the 2012-2022 annual average of 2.6%. 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If built, these projects would cost an estimated US$611 billion and generate 41,239 million tonnes of CO2e lifetime emissions. The analysis highlights that China leads global development, while the United States possesses the largest existing capacity. 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The IIU focused on prevention through 'Ask IIU Live' training sessions, the development of AML/CFT Standard Operating Procedures, and the creation of an Administrative Remedies and Exclusion (ARE) Policy framework. Additionally, the IIU conducted two Proactive Integrity Reviews (PIRs) using data analytics to preemptively detect vulnerabilities in funded activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-005814#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The GCF defines a wide range of 'Prohibited Practices' for which it maintains a zero-tolerance policy, including corruption, fraud, coercion, collusion, obstruction, abuse, money laundering, retaliation against whistleblowers or witnesses, and the financing of terrorism.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-005814#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In 2022, the Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) registered 31 cases, representing nearly a fourfold increase over 2021. 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It highlights that current economic conditions often make virgin material extraction cheaper than recycling, necessitating government intervention to catalyze investment and standardize regulations. 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