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Development banks warned of potential climate litigation over fossil fuel finance

Published 14:27 on March 5, 2026 / Last updated at 14:27 on March 5, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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A coalition of civil society groups has put several of the world’s largest development banks on notice over their continued financing of fossil fuel projects, warning that the institutions and their government shareholders could be violating international law.
A coalition of civil society groups has put several of the world’s largest development banks on notice over their continued financing of fossil fuel projects, warning that the institutions and their government shareholders could be violating international law.


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