Transitioning from a carbon-intensive to a low-carbon economy must occur within the next few decades to avoid irreversible climate impacts. This requires significant investment, often from countries and communities with limited financial capacity, raising important equity considerations.
Climate finance, as defined by the UNFCCC, involves funding activities that reduce emissions and support adaptation and resilience. Effective climate finance depends on mobilizing resources, enabling markets, and strengthening institutions.
This volume examines climate finance in India across five areas:
• The current finance landscape
• Regulatory and governance structures
• Financial instruments and market mechanisms
• Project-level approaches
• International experience relevant to India
Key themes include linking national and local action, aligning public and private finance, integrating mitigation and adaptation, supporting carbon market development, and expanding regional cooperation.
As geopolitical conditions evolve, the need for reliable and scalable climate finance remains. This volume contributes to ongoing efforts to support India’s transition and build resilience to climate risks.