Catalytic Climate Finance Facility
The Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) accelerates the implementation of high-impact, ready-to-scale financial structures, filling a market gap in mobilizing private capital for climate action in developing economies. The initiative is a partnership between Climate Policy Initiative and Convergence, who are combining their expertise to turn innovative financial vehicles into scalable solutions, to increase the available investable pipeline and grow the climate finance market.
The CC Facility accelerates the implementation of climate finance solutions by offering grant funding of up to USD 500,000, customized technical support over 12-18 months, and knowledge-sharing resources through a learning hub. The initiative aims to be an ecosystem builder and address a market need in scaling blended finance structures and catalyzing capital for climate change.
The facility has raised USD 13 million to date and is fundraising for a second round of USD 10 million. The goal of the initiative is to reach USD 100 million in size over the next few years..
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Transforming India's Climate Finance through Sector-Specific Financial Institutions Part 3
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, this initiative could unlock targeted capital flows for emissions reduction and clean tech adoption in hard-to-abate sectors. As India advances toward its net-zero targets, the GTF Window offers a critical pathway to scale green and transition finance, derisk projects, and attract global investment.
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Primer for Climate-related Engagement with the IMF
This paper outlines recommendations to enable the IMF, national authorities, and development partners to leverage their distinct expertise to strengthen macroeconomic stability while addressing climate risks. While finance ministries will lead on RSF implementation, they will require meaningful inputs from other institutions, including sectoral ministries and development partners.
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Garimpo Legal do Ouro na Amazônia: Recomendações para um Adequado Controle dos Impactos Socioambientais
Estudo do CPI/PUC-Rio e Amazônia 2030 analisa as principais regras de proteção ambiental relacionadas ao garimpo e recomenda aprimoramentos na regulamentação.
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Barômetro do Código Florestal no Legislativo
O Barômetro do Código Florestal no Legislativo, uma iniciativa do Climate Policy Iniative/ Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-Rio), mede a pressão para alteração do Código Florestal por meio de projetos de lei (PLs) em tramitação no Congresso Nacional.
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Entre Acertos e Equívocos: Análise Crítica da Proposta de Resolução sobre ASV
Pesquisadorer do CPI/PUC-Rio analisaram a proposta de Resolução Conama sobre ASV, com a finalidade de identificar os avanços e as limitações e de oferecer recomendações para o seu aprimoramento, contribuindo, assim, para o fortalecimento da gestão, do monitoramento e do controle do desmatamento legal.
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Evolution of Business Models to Support Zero-Emission Truck Adoption
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 (TaaS) essential for reducing costs and enabling scalability. Explore how these models can drive India’s sustainable freight transition in our latest blog.
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O Desmatamento Corta a Luz: Itaipu, Belo Monte e o Preço da Floresta Perdida
Estudo do CPI/PUC-Rio e Amazônia 2030 analisa o impacto das alterações nos padrões de chuva, causadas pelo desmatamento, na geração elétrica e na receita das duas maiores usinas hidrelétricas do Brasil: Itaipu e Belo Monte.
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The Landscape of Project Preparation 2024
This analysis maps and identifies the key characteristics of the PPF support offered to cities to prepare sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.
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Transforming India's Climate Finance through Sector-Specific Financial Institutions Part 2
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, and transition projects. By diversifying portfolios, issuing green bonds, and aligning with global funds, they can accelerate the low-carbon transition while managing risks like stranded assets and shifting energy needs.
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Climate-resilient debt clauses: a primer for FiCS members
Climate-related disasters threaten fiscal stability and development progress, particularly in vulnerable economies. Climate-resilient debt clauses (CRDCs) offer a proactive solution by allowing countries to defer debt repayments in the wake of disasters, enabling a more effective emergency response and recovery. This report, developed to support discussions within the FiCS Lab Working Group on CRDCs, explores key considerations and best practices for implementing CRDCs. It provides insights from expert discussions throughout 2024, offering guidance on how these mechanisms can enhance financial resilience in climate-affected regions.
