The great enabler: A collection of insurance solutions powering $10 trillion of climate finance

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Insurance

Target Audience

Insurers

Project Developers

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource explores the role of insurance as a strategic enabler of climate finance, outlining how it can help unlock and accelerate investment in clean technologies and nature-based solutions.

Why This Matters

To close the climate finance gap, insurance must be integrated early into investment planning. It offers tools to protect value, lower costs, and increase confidence in climate-aligned investments.

Key Insights

Insurance can reduce risk, enhance bankability, and mobilize private capital at scale
Highlights mechanisms such as multi-year coverage, blended finance, and climate risk analytics
Presents real-world case studies across sectors demonstrating insurance impact on project delivery and finance
Emphasizes the need for legal, regulatory, and institutional reforms to mainstream insurance solutions

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