Finance and climate: The transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy from a financial sector perspective

Climate change is a major political and economic challenge. This paper sketches out its relevance for the financial sector. Necessary low-carbon investments imply a significant yet manageable financing gap. However, we argue that beyond capital mobilisation that has attracted most attention until no...

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Main Author: Boissinot, Jean (Author)
Other Authors: Huber, Doryane (Contributor), Lame, Gildas (Contributor)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2016
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Climate change is a major political and economic challenge. This paper sketches out its relevance for the financial sector. Necessary low-carbon investments imply a significant yet manageable financing gap. However, we argue that beyond capital mobilisation that has attracted most attention until now, the main challenge is ensuring a transition-consistent capital reallocation. The financial sector has a key role to play in that respect, complementary to appropriately designed climate policies. To help the financial system fulfil its role, the understanding of the economics of climate change should be deepened and a sector-wide businessoriented appropriation of these issues should be promoted. JEL classification: Q54, E10, E44, G12, G14, G21, G22, G23, G28. Keywords: Climate change, low carbon, climate finance, green finance, investment, capital allocation, financial system, risks
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