Handbook of International Climate Finance

The Handbook of International Climate Finance provides an overview of international climate finance, with contributions from expert researchers and practitioners. It assesses past approaches, discusses effectiveness, debates challenges, and elaborates on national strategies, sources, ownership, and accountability. It concludes by providing a vision for international climate finance after 2025.

Format: Hardback
Length: 502 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

The concept of international climate finance, which channels funds from developed to developing countries for mitigation and adaptation measures, has evolved significantly over the past decade. While its roots can be traced back to the early 1990s, the topic has gained heightened importance in international climate negotiations, particularly with the aim of mobilizing USD 100 billion by 2020. However, a glaring gap exists in the literature, with no comprehensive book that provides an overview of this field accessible to both academics and practitioners.

To address this need, this Handbook of International Climate Finance emerges as a comprehensive resource. It brings together contributions from esteemed experts and practitioners who are actively involved in key climate finance institutions. The chapters in this Handbook explore various aspects of international climate finance, including past approaches, the effectiveness of different channels, challenges encountered, and national strategies of donors and recipients.

A significant section of the Handbook focuses on perspectives for sources of international climate finance, encompassing multilateral channels, the private sector, and blending of finance, including through international carbon markets. It delves into the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, such as governments, international organizations, and private companies, in driving climate action.

Furthermore, the Handbook examines ownership and accountability in international climate finance, emphasizing the need for transparent and equitable distribution of resources. It explores the role of the private sector in climate finance and discusses the potential for collaboration and partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals.

In conclusion, this Handbook of International Climate Finance serves as a vital tool for scholars and students interested in climate change, related policies, and environmental politics, policy, and economics. It provides essential insights for international climate negotiators, climate activists, and international climate finance institutions. By mapping out pathways for the future, it offers a vision for international climate finance beyond 2025, contributing to the global efforts to address climate change and promote sustainable development.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784715649