This analytical document refers to a “climate financing gap”, which to be filled requires identifying alternative and innovative sources of funds from both the public and private sectors, but also developing the appropriate institutional and policy landscape to redirect existing financial flows towards climate mitigation and adaptation activities that also deliver on sustainable development priorities. Financial flows can be effectively mobilized through a combination of public policies and private investments, backed by new and pioneering financing mechanisms.

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Organization: UNESCAP

Theme: Adaptation

Topics: Economic and Development Planning, Finance, COP22 List of UN Publications, Policy Instruments

Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document

Publication date: 2015

Language: English