An Overview of Climate Change, the Environment, and Innovative Finance in Emerging and Developing Economies

Year Published

2022

Contributing Organizations

ADB Institute (ADBI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Transition Finance

Topic 2

Debt

Topic 3

Blended Finance

Target Audience

MDBs/DFIs

Financial Services Providers

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global

Asia & the Pacific

Resource Description

This resource explores how Asia can mobilize capital to accelerate the energy transition. It reviews energy trends, financing gaps, and strategies to scale public and private capital for clean energy infrastructure and technologies.

Why This Matters

Asia produces 45% of global emissions and is key to global transition efforts. This resource offers strategies to unlock and direct finance at scale.

Key Insights

Asia needs an estimated $18 trillion annually to meet transition goals
Challenges include fossil fuel lock-in, weak carbon pricing, and limited policy cooperation
Stresses the role of public finance in de-risking and crowding in private investment
Highlights blended finance, local currency instruments, and transition finance mechanisms
Recommends clear taxonomies, stronger enabling environments, and support for early-stage and distributed projects
Includes case studies and outlines MDB and DFI roles in mobilizing capital and market development

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