Climate finance

In 2014, a total of USD 391 billion was invested in climate mitigation and adaption. The majority came from private sources. Although more is needed to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees, these investments drive a promising decrease in the price of renewable energy.

#articles Blog 1/4: Five Questions to understand why the circular economy contributes to climate change mitigation The circular economy offers innovative greenhouse gas mitigation solutions which are mostly... read more
#projects Policy session in Bonn: The circular economy pathway for pursuing 1.5°C Circular economy strategies offer promise to address the current greenhouse gas emissions... read more
#projects Video launch by CarbonBay: The story of Nuetech Solar in Bangalore The story of Nuetech Solar, an Indian solar water heater manufacturer, has... read more
#articles The geographical distribution of climate finance for agriculture Investments in improved agricultural practices will be essential to address the intertwined... read more
#projects Shaping international cooperation on climate action (article 6 of the Paris Agreement) The context for the operation of carbon markets and the specification of... read more
#projects International cooperation under the Paris Agreement The Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) has worked in the area of international... read more
#projects Microfinance to accelerate the adoption of efficient cookstoves and solar lanterns in Kenya Demand for small-scale renewable energy products among low-income consumers around the world is... read more
#projects Due diligence on a portfolio of 11 waste water projects in Southeast Asia The Swedish Energy Agency has eleven Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects under contract... read more
#projects Lowering cities carbon emissions – new climate finance options Cities are demonstrating leadership on climate change action and an increasing number... read more
#projects Exploring opportunities to expand the World Bank Pilot Auction Facility The PAF is an innovative model that seeks to enable private sector... read more