Update on key discussions that took place at the 24th Standing Committee on Finance Meeting on 19-20 May 2021.

Toward a Gender-Transformative Agenda for Climate and Environmental Action

WEDO

This agenda was developed by WEDO with the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development, the AfricanWomen’s Development and Communications Network, and Fòs Feminista. It sets out demands for UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) that takes the opportunity to fulfil some of the broken promises of last year’s UN climate change conference… Read more »

More details.

Tackling Climate Change Through Policy-based Finance: Options for the Green Climate Fund.

Frankfurt School- UNEP Centre

This report analyses the use of the dedicated policy-based finance (PBF) instrument as a way to achieve a stable environment for tackling climate change through a sound regulatory environment through climate change policies, supporting projects, programmes and other activities in developing country Parties. It reviews GCF’s experience in policy support in more detail, and analyses whether PBF… Read more »

More details.

Linking sovereign debt to climate and nature outcomes - A guide for debt managers and environmental decision makers

IIED

This guide presents the multiple innovative solutions in sustainable finance innovations working towards an inclusive green recovery in an actionable plan that links sovereign debt to climate and nature outcomes. Seven practical steps outline ways for governments to complete a debt transaction linked to their sustainability goals for climate and nature.

More details.

Summary Briefing 24th Standing Committee on Finance Meeting, 19-20 May 2021

CFAS