Governing the transition: redefining climate and sustainability for a just and resilient future

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Transition Finance

Topic 2

Just Transition

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource examines how climate and sustainability governance across corporate, financial, legal and trade systems is becoming central to competitiveness, resilience and a just transition, particularly in emerging markets.

Why This Matters

As climate risks, regulation and market expectations converge, this resource shows how governance can affect investment, transition risk management and fair, resilient transformation in emerging markets.

Key Insights

Describes how sustainability is increasingly shaped through law, trade, investment and disclosure regimes
Positions governance as a strategic lever for managing climate risk, accountability and innovation
Fiduciary duty increasingly includes oversight of climate and sustainability risks and impacts
Highlights the role of MDBs in translating legal and policy frameworks into real economy outcomes
Emphasizes inclusive governance and just transition principles for credible and long term resilience

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