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This brief explains CPI\u2019s understanding and definition of key climate finance terms and the reasons for these definitions to inform the debate and build a common understanding among stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/h5>\n

\u2022 Policy makers, investors, financial intermediaries and analysts do not always have the same understanding of key climate finance terms and concepts. Building\u00a0a common understanding of key climate finance terminology would improve ongoing discussions on how best to track climate finance,<\/strong>\u00a0clarify efforts to measure its effectiveness, and help identify where public sector interventions can best impact the scale up of climate finance.<\/p>\n

\u2022 In its\u00a0Global Landscape of Climate Finance<\/a>\u00a0studies, CPI applies\u00a0a definition of climate finance<\/strong>\u00a0which counts\u00a0public and private investment costs plus public framework expenditures<\/strong>\u00a0but excludes revenue support. We use this to track current climate mitigation and adaptation financing, while reducing double counting as far as possible. In detailed case studies, we also analyze other costs and public revenue support provided over the lifetime of investments.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Clarifying project-level climate finance terminology can help policymakers
\nbetter understand the range of options available for public actors to both reduce the costs and boost the revenues of low-carbon and climate-resilient projects<\/strong>\u00a0in order to make investment more financially attractive for the private sector. It also helps to show that\u00a0public framework expenditures are an essential part of the transition towards low-carbon and climate-resilient economies.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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