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.

The carbon market bets on an invasive tree

India’s carbon market sets weak emissions targets, analysis finds

Bihar’s green budget expands, but environmental indicators show little progress

Measuring development through wellbeing, sustainability and more [Commentary]

Why feasibility matters for land use projects in India [Commentary]

Burning waste is a waste of money

Trade liberalisation meets carbon tariffs as India eyes EU market [Commentary]

India’s banks are sitting on a heat risk they have barely begun to price [Commentary]

Financing the green shift remains a hurdle for steel MSMEs

Bonn talks signal a new energy transition narrative, even as old divides persist

European Union border tax tests India’s small iron and steel businesses

Three states to pilot community-led forest management

Climate shocks strain the microfinance sector, says a policy brief

Urban finance reforms gather pace, but key gaps persist [Commentary]

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

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