Investment and financial flows to address climate change
This technical background paper reviews and analyses existing and projected investment flows and financing relevant to the development of an effective and appropriate international response to climate change, with particular focus on the needs of developing countries. It provides an assessment of the investment and financial flows that will be necessary in 2030 to meet worldwide requirements for mitigating and adapting to climate change under different scenarios of social and economic development, especially as they impact the well-being of developing countries.
This book is divided into 9 main parts:
An introduction to the overall methodology and scenarios used in the paper and a summary of overall current investment and financial flows (ch. 2 and 3); An analysis of needs and corresponding investment and financial flows for climate change mitigation, including needs and flows related to technology research and development (R&D) (ch. 4); An analysis of needs and corresponding investment and financial flows for climate change adaptation (ch. 5); A summary of priorities related to mitigation and adaptation identified by non-Annex I Parties under the UNFCCC process (ch. 6); An analysis of the potential of carbon markets (ch. 7); An overview of financial assistance under the Convention (ch. 8); An analysis of the potential for enhanced investment and financial flows (ch. 9).