Phase 1 White Paper on Key Principles and Methodological Approaches for the development of the mitigation co-benefit and Adaptation for Resilience

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Adaptation & Resilience

Topic 2

Taxonomies

Topic 3

Risk Management

Target Audience

Asset Managers

Asset Owners

Banks

Financial Services Providers

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific

Resource Description

This resource provides a white paper on key principles and methodological approaches for a guide supporting the identification, categorization, and assessment of climate adaptation and resilience activities under the ASEAN Taxonomy.

Why This Matters

The resource addresses uncertainty around the bankability of adaptation investments and provides a foundation for clearer classification of activities that can support greater public and private adaptation finance in ASEAN.

Key Insights

Proposes principles for eligible adaptation finance, including measurable resilience outcomes, maladaptation risk management, and alignment with adaptation priorities.
Emphasizes interoperability with other taxonomies and practical application by financial institutions, regulators, and providers of capital.
Estimates ASEAN adaptation finance needs at US$129 billion annually by 2030, compared with US$3.4 billion received in 2018 to 2019.

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