| The government of Norway will mandate the country's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, to invest in renewable energy, Prime Minister Erna Solberg announced in Oslo today. "We are thrilled that Norway is stepping forward to lead on renewable energy," says Nina Jensen, CEO of WWF-Norway. "If done at scale, this will have global impact and redefine how we use money consistent with commitments to limit climate change.
"We have long advocated that the fund invest up to 5% in infrastructure for renewable energy. This will require a change in the guidelines for the fund, similar to the mandate to investing in property that was granted in 2010...............................................Full Article: Source
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