Water Finance Climate Toolkit

Year Published

2022

Contributing Organizations

French Development Agency (AFD)

Water Finance Coalition (WFC)

Finance in Common (FICS)

Type of Resource

Guidance

Tool

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Technical Assistance & Project Preparation

Topic 2

Water

Topic 3

Organizational Change & Leadership

Target Audience

MDBs/DFIs

Banks

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource is a practical toolkit designed to help Public Development Banks (PDBs) increase and track climate finance in the water and sanitation sector. It provides guidance on aligning investments with climate adaptation and mitigation goals.

Why This Matters

Water systems are highly vulnerable to climate change. Strengthening climate finance in this sector is critical for resilience, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Key Insights

Outlines methodologies such as the MDB-IDFC Common Principles and OECD-DAC Rio Markers for tracking water-related climate finance
Offers tools for assessing climate risks and identifying opportunities in water sector projects
Includes case studies to illustrate how water investments can deliver climate outcomes
Supports alignment with global goals, including SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and SDG 13 (climate action)

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Resource Library: Water Finance Coalition Resources

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