From Forests to Markets: Transforming East Africa’s Carbon Economy

Summary of the CCFLA and SDSN Global Commission for Urban SDG Finance session at the 2025 World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, which explored how country platforms—key tools for scaling climate finance—can more effectively embed […]

As cities expand and climate risks intensify, women—who are disproportionately affected yet often excluded from decision-making—must be at the center of urban climate finance. This blog explores how gender disparities weaken climate responses […]

Recent adjustments at the world’s most prominent net zero coalitions have attracted criticism and concern over how best to raise ambition and keep track of financial institution progress on their own net zero commitments. But independent research […]

This final blog in our series on “Transforming India’s Climate Finance Landscape” spotlights a bold opportunity: establishing a Green and Transition Finance (GTF) Window within key state-owned FIs. Building on their legacy in the power sector, […]

Trucks contribute 45% of India’s road transport emissions, but high costs and financing barriers hinder zero-emission truck (ZET) adoption. Traditional models fall short, making Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), battery swapping, and Truck-as-a-Service […]

India’s shift to sustainable energy hinges on institutions like PFC and REC. With only a third of the INR 162.5 trillion needed for climate goals by 2030 currently flowing, these entities can close the gap by financing green tech, infrastructure, […]

India’s steel sector is the largest industrial emitter, contributing 10-12% of the country’s total carbon emissions. Learn how transition finance can enable a gradual shift toward low-carbon steel production, bridging the gap until commercially […]