Topics in Policy Analysis (Half-Term): Climate Finance

Significant investment in mitigation, adaptation & resilience is needed to avert the most dangerous impacts of climate change in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). Their climate investment needs are estimated to be in the trillions, with most financing to come from the private sector. The course examines climate mitigation & adaptation finance in EMDEs, its evolution, and how it compares to developed markets. It explores the financial and institutional landscape driving climate finance, and the barriers to accessing private capital. It concludes with examining the role of sustainable finance in driving systemic change.