Sustainable Finance

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To what degree have different types of green financial policy and regulatory measures been a key driver of green finance in different markets?

The Green Finance Platform, the International Network for Sustainable Financial Policy Insights, Research, and Exchange (INSPIRE), and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment launched the Sustainable Finance Policy Effectiveness Working Group to provide financial policymakers with evidence on which regulatory actions may be most effective to support the alignment of financial markets with sustainable development

How can different types of green finance measures stimulate market growth while contributing to positive environmental impacts?

Today, the Green Finance Platform, the International Network for Sustainable Financial Policy Insights, Research, and Exchange (INSPIRE), and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment announced the launch of a new Working Group dedicated to Sustainable Finance Policy Effectiveness

U.S. annual tracked climate investment is less than a third of what is needed. To achieve the Paris Agreement’s goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the United States will need to invest at least $250 billion in climate mitigation solutions each year during the next decade.

CDP analysis revealed that financial institutions underestimate their climate-related risks, identifying mainly the operational risks rather than credit and market risks - with a potential financial impact up to $1.05trn.

AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina reminded global audiences of the continent’s vast opportunities for green growth at the recent European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum.

More than ever, there is a widespread recognition that a healthy natural world is essential in supporting vibrant communities and economies.