Climate Finance Glossary
City leaders can utilize this resource to better understand the many types of financing instruments available to them and identify climate financing solutions.
This resource collects essential terms and definitions used in international climate finance and includes links to further reading on many of the terms. City leaders can use this glossary to support project design and learn about a wide array of financing instruments which could be employed in their city. The glossary was produced with the support of ICLEI.
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Scaling up Urban Climate Finance through Multi-level Governance
Centering on the launch of the UrbanShift 2023-2024 Annual Report, this UNEP-led webinar will highlight learnings and best practices for strengthening urban resilience.
UrbanShift at World Urban Forum: Scaling-up Financing for an Urban Shift towards Nature-Positive and Climate-Resilient Cities
Drawing from the experience of UrbanShift cities, this dynamic discussion focused on scaling up finance to strengthen SDG action in cities.
Unlocking Urban Finance: The Vital Role of Project Preparation for City Projects
As cities work to develop and implement transformative climate projects, access to finance is critical. Project Preparation Facilities (PPFs) can help cities ensure their projects are structured to attract funding.
Toward Sustainable Cities: Transit-Oriented Growth and Green Bonds in India's Urban Transformation
The UrbanShift India National-Local Dialogue, led by ICLEI South Asia, explored how sustainable infrastructure, Transit-Oriented Development, and innovative financing can shape resilient urban growth in India's rapidly expanding cities.
