LDCs are already driving innovation in climate policy and finance, but closing their climate investment gap will require deliberate and coordinated action. This involves leveraging capital that is catalytic, concessional, and context-specific—making sure that the most vulnerable are not left behind.   

Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like methane, black carbon, and HFCs drive warming and pollution in India. Targeted action can quickly benefit climate, health, and food security, but progress is slowed by funding gaps, weak policies, and poor data. To accelerate SLCP cuts, India must align policies, boost blended finance, and scale tech in agriculture, waste, and fossil fuels. Dedicated funds, pooled bonds, and stronger collaboration can unlock investment, cut emissions, and build resilience.

A changing climate finance landscape requires coordination and transparency to unify action. Barbara Buchner and Jyoti Sharma blog on how CPI’s Climate Finance Reform Compass charts milestones for transforming how funds flow and their outcomes. 

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 urban priorities and support city-level climate action.

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 and why integrating women’s leadership, knowledge, and access to finance is essential for building resilient, inclusive cities.