Beyond COP26: Can climate finance save the world?

The UN Climate Conference, COP26, ended with progress on key topics, one of which was climate finance. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2070, it came with an important caveat: that developing countries should receive USD1tn in climate finance ‘as soon as possible today'. The Glasgow Climate Pact, agreed at COP26 emphasises the need to increase financial support for developing countries, but how much money should be distributed? What counts as climate finance, and how is it measured?

Our latest white paper summarises key areas of action that are likely to shape the climate financing and funding landscape into the future as well as the challenges that will be faced along the way, including: 

• How central banks will play a key role in greening the economy 
• Natural capital will be a growth area for investment 
• Climate finance for forest conservation will grow 
• More rigour in rating ESG products will aid investment 
• Transition bonds will grow from a slow start

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