IDFC Sectoral Guidance for Green Finance Tracking

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)

International Development Finance Club (IDFC)

Trinomics

Type of Resource

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate & Transition Finance

Topic 2

Sectors & Pathways

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource provides sector-specific criteria for classifying and reporting green finance, complementing the IDFC general guidance. It focuses on mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity across key sectors.

Why This Matters

It enables transparent, consistent reporting and helps scale finance aligned with climate and biodiversity goals.

Key Insights

Defines eligible activities in energy, transport, water, agriculture, and forestry
Classifies mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity finance with clear eligibility and exclusions
Requires project-level assessment using Rio Markers to ensure accuracy and comparability
Excludes fossil fuels, harmful hydropower, and projects with major biodiversity risks
Stresses institutional capacity and consistent application of standards

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