Green Finance Skills: the Guide

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Core Climate Capabilities

Topic 2

Transition Planning & Implementation Capabilities

Topic 3

Organizational Change & Leadership

Target Audience

Other

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This guide explores how private investors can engage in catalytic climate finance using blended finance tools to support climate mitigation and adaptation, particularly in emerging markets. It provides an overview of investment strategies, instruments, and case studies.

Why This Matters

Private capital is crucial to addressing the climate finance gap. Catalytic finance structures offer ways to support high-impact projects while managing investor risk.

Key Insights

Catalytic capital accepts greater risk or lower returns to enable climate solutions that would not attract commercial finance alone
Blended finance tools—such as first-loss capital, concessional debt, and technical assistance—can mobilize private investment
Emphasizes aligning financial returns with measurable climate outcomes
Case studies demonstrate success in sectors like clean energy, agriculture, and infrastructure
Highlights the role of public and philanthropic capital in crowding in private investors

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