Public Finance Mechanisms to Mobilize Investment in Climate Change Mitigation

The premise of this report is that, while most finance for low carbon solutions will likely come from the private sector, public funding can play a key role in mobilizing and leveraging private capital. The report presents the rationale and framework for public finance mechanisms, including debt, equity, carbon, and grant-focused mechanisms. Guidance on selecting public finance mechanisms appropriate to technology maturity, market segment, and country conditions is also provided.