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As 'transition finance' gains traction as a concept, it's all the more important to understand what we're really talking about. Check out this great new resource featuring case studies and more!

Check out the latest RMI resource supporting the financial sector in deploying climate-critical capital - the Transition Finance Resource Hub!

To reach 🌳 net zero emissions, we need to both finance climate solutions like low-carbon electricity, buildings, and transport, but also finance the transformation of polluting parts of the economy. Transition finance supports solutions for reducing emissions from high-emitting sectors of the economy that may not otherwise be eligible for green finance. 📢 RMI's new Transition Finance Resource Hub provides a one-stop shop to learn more about transition finance. The Hub contains videos, articles, how-to guides, case studies, FAQs, industry guidance, and more. Check it out and bookmark this valuable resource today! https://lnkd.in/gdN53GVh #LCAW2024 #ClimateAction

To achieve net zero emissions, it is crucial to finance climate solutions while also supporting the transformation of high-emitting sectors. Transition finance plays a key role in reducing emissions from these industries. Explore RMI's new Transition Finance Resource Hub, a comprehensive platform for financial institutions to delve into transition finance: https://bit.ly/4cgTdLn

As #COP28uae steams towards what most are hoping will be a robust final agreement, it is worth remembering that 2023 has been the hottest year in recorded human history, by a good margin: much of the world, for much of the year, already exceeded the 1.5C stretch Paris Agreement goal. This is code red for the planet, and regardless of the pace of decarbonization going forward, we are locked into a world with a lot of warming and climate mayhem. If there's anything that's clear, it's that we need a lot of #adaptation and #resilience. Unfortunately, we have a long way to go. The annual UN Environment Programme #AdaptationGap report underscored the gap of hundreds of billions in funding annually. While the COP-28 delegates have been hard at work hammering out a new adaptation framework, and 80 countries have supported a non-binding declaration advocating enhanced finance for #climateadaptation and #resilience, hope has faded in recent days for a comprehensive agreement. There have been exciting announcements from COP participants on the margins, including the new #PREPARE Private Sector Call to Action mobilizing investors, corporates, and climate data and analytics providers to support #adaptation and #resilience, and a new commitment from leading philanthropies and foundations including ClimateWorks Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund to focusing efforts on climate resilience for the most vulnerable. But these are silver linings on a dark cloud. To support more robust and urgent #climateaction, efforts such as the Global Center on Adaptation are highlighting the value of resilience and supporting best practice. Such action is critical to deliver shared prosperity. #TCS #COP28 #climaterisk References: 2023 UN Environment Programme Adaptation Gap report: https://lnkd.in/eej626qZ World Meteorological Organization report on record 2023 heat: https://lnkd.in/eSN7NaED International Institute for Sustainable Development article on COP-28 adaptation discussions: https://lnkd.in/eyd2WKNR USAID PREPARE Private Sector Call to Action announcement: https://lnkd.in/eUfj2dry #COP28 declaration on support for adaptation and resilience: https://lnkd.in/e9QFA3Wi Philanthropy adaptation call to action: https://lnkd.in/em8vkvT5 Grist article on COP-28 adaptation negotiations and lack of finance: https://lnkd.in/eNA3Gi8E Bloomberg Zero podcast with Akshat Rathi and Patrick Verkooijen: https://lnkd.in/eY7XzD8H

There is growing recognition in government and business that the transition from a carbon-intensive to a green economy must be just, addressing the social dimensions of the process. However, investment in activities that respond to both the climate and human dimensions of net zero is still not sufficient. Lily Burge, Magali Caroline Van Coppenolle, Brendan Curran and Nick Robins consider what role bonds could play in the financing solution. Just Transition Finance Lab | Climate Bonds Initiative

Strongly recommend gaining confidence in discussing your business's Net Zero transition journey and the steps you are taking to achieve it. 💪 Get in touch with us today; this Live Net Zero Masterclass is open to everyone: https://lnkd.in/gsqKU6wq

“High-polluting businesses should not be stopped from accessing financing aimed at driving the transition to Net Zero, but they should have "credible" plans for cleaning up their operations, a UK government-backed review reported.” All companies must recognise the impending challenges and act on their transition plans to meet Net Zero targets. The transition UK review says even polluters should benefit from transition finance. Learn more about the support available for companies transitioning to a Net Zero economy by 2050 here: https://lnkd.in/ejWMMiYM 🎯 Look at slashing emissions by 45% by 2023, and Net Zero by 2050 as a necessity for business longevity and future success. Future Food Movement can help in closing your climate skills gap 👉 The Live Net Zero Masterclass is taking place Wednesday 27th March at 10AM GMT, Zoom 🗓️ https://lnkd.in/ggxXDdTB William Clare will bring to life what Net Zero practically means, the science behind the targets, what a roadmap needs to include and more to help you set or reach these targets. 💪 Become climate-confident, or risk falling behind - book the Net Zero Masterclass for your team. £300 pp (Silver + FFM Members benefit from a 25% discount) BOOK NOW: https://lnkd.in/ggxXDdTB Kate Cawley William Clare (CEnv) #NetZero #Targets #TransitionPlan #NetZero2050

Underfinanced. Underprepared. 🔥 🌳 That’s the bleak headline of this year’s UN Adaptation Gap Report. It warns that instead of speeding up, progress on adapting to #ClimateChange is stalling and financing flows to those who need it most are even declining. With #COP28 underway, let’s look at the state of #ClimateAdaptation in the world and what results we need from this year’s COP. 1.      From Adaptation Gap to “adaptation emergency” 🚨 The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 finds that adaptation financing needs are growing and stand around US$387 billion per year until 2030. Meanwhile, actual international public financing flows to developing countries declined by 15% in 2021 to only US$21 billion. 🛑 This means the needs of adaptation finance are 10-18 times greater than current finance flows! 2.      Generational decisions and threats: the case of Tuvalu 🌊 Rarely does a political story illustrate fallout from the adaptation gap as well as the recently concluded “Falepili Union” treaty between the Small Island Developing State (SIDS) of Tuvalu and Australia. The latter has agreed to provide refuge and a pathway to citizenship to a number of Tuvaluans every year. Why is that and how did they get here? The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu will likely be submerged due to climate change induced sea level rise by the end of the century. Given the lackluster prospects of climate adaptation support and daunting projections of global temperature rise, Tuvalu is staring down an existential threat in climate change. They are forced to make a generational changing decision and must already prepare to eventually leave their home behind, putting their very statehood and existence as a nation in peril. ⚖ A bigger #injustice is hardly feasible, as SIDS like Tuvalu are only responsible for about 1% of global GHG emissions. And while the “Falepili Union” is considered a “beacon of hope” and landmark in climate migration, it remains silent about the phase out of #fossilfuels and a more ambitious Australian climate policy.   3.      What we need from COP28 🌐 💸 Scale up the contributions to the #LossAndDamage fund made operational since the start of #COP28. The US$700 million pledged so far are dwarfed in comparison to the aforementioned needs of around US$387 billion for initial adaptation per year. 💡 Seek out inovative ways of scaling up adaptation finance as suggested in the Adaptation Gap Report (private sector finance, remittances etc.). 🗺 Finally, countries have to finalize and adopt the Global Goal on Adaptation, which aims to create a clear framework and targets that can guide global adaptation efforts and enhance support for adaptation in developing nations. 📢 Extreme weather events like droughts, wildfires, floods and storms are here to stay. It's time adaptation efforts get up to speed. Find out more on the state of adaptation in the world : https://lnkd.in/eYMznTTe

Banks and insurers can play major role in creating a just climate transition. Follow this link to read our new report: Just Transition Finance - Pathways for banking and insurance. The report is jointly published by the ILO and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). https://lnkd.in/evRkGMBd