Climate Finance News

As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent in day-to-day life, demand for a transition to a low-emission and resilient future grows. A steady flow of finance will be required for this transition, so the call for finance is getting louder. The increasing demand for funds is changing global negotiations and local financial markets. The Climate Finance series looks at the transition through an economic lens, asking an important question: Is climate finance keeping up with the need? The series explores the evolving financial landscapes, from international agreements to grassroots efforts, public investments, and private capital. It aims to unpack how funds are mobilised and where gaps remain.

Climate variability in a floodprone region is worsening impacts on agriculture

How banks continue to ignore climate disaster-induced debt [Commentary]

India’s updated climate plan targets 47% emissions cut and 60% clean power capacity by 2035

Municipal bonds need more than incentives to fund India’s cities [Commentary]

Why India’s ₹561 billion drainage push must consider a street-nallah-lake network [Commentary]

Government launches new fund for environmental levies

Budget signals a shift in India’s climate and energy priorities

Understanding the economics of India’s climate action [Book Review]

Four more industries face emissions reduction targets

The climate finance numbers did not add up in 2025

Forest finance and the challenges money cannot fix [Commentary]

India announces a unified climate finance mechanism to implement its climate action strategy

A radical new proposal to raise funds for climate damages

Brazil climate summit confronts gap between finance goals and reality

COP30 will start the phase of implementation, says Brazil’s ambassador to India [Interview]

The Green Credits Programme needs to move beyond its tree-centric approach [Commentary]

India among hardest hit as extreme heat worsens since 2015

What is non-economic loss and damage? [Explainer]

Early investments in climate resilience could save India billions in disaster management

Rethinking conservation finance with basic income for nature [Commentary]

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