investments in the sector. Several bar- riers hinder capital flows into renewable energy projects in developing countries, with credit risk a significant concern. The use of credit risk mitigation instru- ments, introduced by international institutions and financial intermediar- ies over the past two decades, remains suboptimal due to high costs, cumber- some processes, inflexibility and slow decision-making. Innovative financial instruments, better project selection and execution capacity in countries, and enhanced financial standards and taxonomies are necessary to align invest- Multilateral development banks and international financial institutions must reform to meet these needs and support the Global South in achieving a green transition through effective financ- ing mechanisms and capacity building support. Strengthening and deploying innovative financing mechanisms, such as blended financing, credit enhance- ments (e.g., guarantees), debt-for-climate swaps, climate policy performance bonds, green bonds and impact invest- ing, are essential to facilitate this transition. Successful examples include the Asian Development Bank’s partial credit guarantee for solar financing and the International Finance Corporation’s local currency financing for low-cost technologies. Leveraging their expertise, MDBs and IFIs must also partner with developing countries in building project manage- ment capabilities and project pipelines, further instilling confidence in markets. MDBs and IFIs should create blended financing structures to improve risk-re- turn profiles at various levels. Currently, for every dollar they lend, MDBs mobilise only $0.60 in private capital; this should increase to at least $1.50, if not $2.00. ments with climate goals. Adapting by innovating The Independent Expert Group on Strengthening MDBs, initiated under India’s G20 presidency, offers transform- ative recommendations for modernising
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these institutions to better address the changing global devel- opment landscape. They include expanding MDBs’ capital base, improving risk management approaches and leveraging pri- vate sector capital to amplify development finance. The IEG highlights the urgent need to update the outdated MDB system to address contemporary global challenges more effectively. Commitments to climate finance have been made in the past, but have not been time-bound and came with cumber- some processes. India calls for developed countries to establish time-bound goals for increasing climate finance, with clear accountability measures and streamlined processes. Although mitigation remains crucial, India emphasises the need for more funding to support adaptation, particularly for vulnerable communities. Building on the progress made by the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India will seek stronger commitments to finance loss and damage caused by climate change. India will also push for enhanced mechanisms to support technology transfer for low-carbon development. Green hydro- gen, aimed at tough-to-reform decarbonising sectors, or small modular reactors are considered transitional technologies for achieving net zero emissions. They require countries to collaborate and facilitate technology transfers. Biofuels can be a means to foster rural development, create jobs and reduce import costs in developing countries. Technology is also important in reducing material intensity, encouraging substi- tution and decreasing dependency on a few supplier countries. Scaling up recycling of minerals and materials is also critical. G20 and COP policymakers can play a key role by incentivising recycling, supporting efficient collection, and funding research and development into new recycling technologies. Ensuring energy security is key to reducing poverty and pro- moting sustainable development in developing countries, which require support in their energy transition. There are significant opportunities for economic growth and job crea- tion, but also challenges related to energy security, equity and affordability. Balancing these elements is vital for successfully implementing renewable energy solutions. Because each coun- try has a different starting point, a mix of policy instruments is essential in the fight against climate change. India stands at a crucial point in its climate finance journey. By pushing for stronger global commitments, simpli- fying access to funds and fostering private sector involvement, India can secure the resources needed to achieve its climate ambitions while advancing sustainable development.
17 % India is home to 17% of the global population and its carbon emissions are a third of the global average.
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