Apr 02, 2020
These are unprecedented times. The world is mobilizing in remarkable ways to strengthen the response capacity of the public health systems and stimulate the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This global response—swift, sweeping, and animated by common purpose—serves as a stark reminder of our capacity to act when the circumstances demand it. It also presents a historic opportunity to channel public finance in ways that will help, not hinder, the transition to a low-carbon economy, while equipping it to better withstand future shocks, which risk becoming more frequent amid rising temperatures.
Read more about how platforms like CIF have demonstrated that with the right mix of partners, expertise, and financial tools, the new climate economy is the most viable path forward. Facing a narrowing window to act on the climate crisis, CIF is uniquely positioned to build on its successful track record to unlock ever-greater ambition and investment. CIF has already expanded its programming to drive breakthrough investments in energy storage technologies, and it is working on establishing more new programs to address other emerging priorities in the movement for a better climate future.
For more than a decade, CIF has mobilized key partners to support critical investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, sustainable forestry and transport, and resilience in over 70 countries.
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