Rethinking global climate finance for SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 by all UN member states, represent a shared commitment to protect the planet, eradicate poverty, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. Climate…
Financing nature-based solutions for coastal protection in SIDS: a path forward
The blog highlights how climate-vulnerable SIDS can benefit from nature-based solutions like mangroves and coral reefs but face persistent financing gaps. It points to debt burdens, small project sizes, and investor hesitancy as major barriers.
Financing heat action plans : Building a heat-resilient India amid IMD warnings
The blog discusses India’s intensifying heatwaves and the limitations of current Heat Action Plans. It notes challenges like underfunding, weak legal frameworks, and poor targeting of vulnerable groups.
Investment opportunities and financing challenges for green hydrogen
The blog explores the potential of green hydrogen but notes slow project progress due to high costs and financing barriers. It highlights that most projects remain pre-commercial and struggle to secure large-scale investment.
The rise of transition finance
The blog explains how transition finance is vital for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors responsible for major global emissions. It stresses that the absence of clear standards and credible disclosures has limited investor confidence.
Financing grid modernisation
The blog explores the potential of green hydrogen but notes slow project progress due to high costs and financing barriers. It highlights that most projects remain pre-commercial and struggle to secure large-scale investment.
Financial tools powering the critical mineral boom
The blog highlights how climate-vulnerable SIDS can benefit from nature-based solutions like mangroves and coral reefs but face persistent financing gaps. It points to debt burdens, small project sizes, and investor hesitancy as major barriers.
Sustainability-linked instruments: innovation in lending & issuances
The rise of sustainability-linked instruments (SLIs) in emerging markets marks a transformative shift in how financing is aligned with sustainability objectives. In recent years, these instruments have gained significant traction,…
Developing flood resilience in India – Financial tools and infrastructural assistance from developed countries (such as UK, USA)
India ranks first among flood-prone nations in Asia, with over 622.1 million people exposed to flood risks. More than 40 million hectares of land—over 12% of the country’s total geographical…
Developments in carbon border adjustment mechanisms: How has it fared in reducing emissions?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a significant initiative by the European Union (EU) aimed at addressing carbon emissions associated with imported goods. It serves multiple purposes, primarily to…