This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.
This guide is written for developing country governments, private companies, civil society organizations, and project developers who need to understand the landscape of climate finance. It provides a comprehensive guide to:
• Understanding the different types of climate, green, and sustainable finance;
• The commitments established in the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC framework, including the landmark increase from USD 100 billion to USD 300 billion per year, and the broader goal of mobilizing USD 1.3 trillion for developing countries annually from all sources;
• The role of multilateral development banks
• Bilateral development banks and agencies, including the IDFC member institutions;
• Dedicated climate funds: the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Adaptation Fund;
• Private climate finance, thematic bonds, debt-for-climate swaps, and other innovative mechanisms;
• Concrete, step-by-step recommendations for countries, companies, and NGOs seeking to access these resources.