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Fintech Applications for Boosting Climate Finance
The International Monetary Fund provides insights into the climate fintech ecosystem and its role in attracting investment. Climate fintech operates at the intersection of climate change, financial services, and digital
Accelerating an Equitable Transition: Policy Guidelines for Impact
The World Economic Forum has introduced a tool to evaluate the extent of climate inequalities and to develop comprehensive policies that promote a fair transition. Historically, high-income countries have been
Accelerating Sustainable Finance for Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
The Climate Policy initiative examines the priorities defined by the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group to enhance the mobilization of resources for sustainable finance, particularly focusing on the role of
Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanisms and Impacts on Vietnam
The International Institute for Sustainable Development explores the concept of a border carbon adjustment as a tool to drive the decarbonization of trading partner countries. BCAs are designed to raise
Energy Subsidy Reform in Action: From Ambition to Action
Defne Gencer and Beatriz Arizu from the World Bank examine government support for the energy industry. A significant portion of the public budget is allocated to artificially lowering the cost
The effects of critical mineral endowments on green economic growth in Latin America
The Latin America region is a major producer and exporter of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel. Brazil holds approximately 20% of the world’s nickel reserves, while
Unlocking Clean Power for All: How tipping points theory can guide effective use of public funds
Indira Urazova and Tara Laan from the International Institute for Sustainable Development study tipping points to identify key areas for public intervention necessary for a transition to green energy. Positive
Tracking Economic Instruments and Finance for Biodiversity 2024
In its latest report, the OECD examines the economic tools available to governments for curbing environmentally harmful behaviors and promoting those that protect biodiversity. The aim of these “nature-based incentives”
Policies to Foster Green FDI: Best Practices for Emerging Market and Developing Economies
Florence Jaumotte, Jaden Kim, Samuel Pienknagura, and Gregor Schwerhof from the International Monetary Fund provide insight into the challenge of raising green energy investments for emerging economies in order to
