Could methodologies unlock hidden superpowers within climate finance? 

Much as the Incredible Hulk, Thor and Black Widow come together to join their super powers in the fight for good – the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF), SBSTA and SBI are joining forces to discuss methodologies to improve the reporting of climate finance. The evil they battle is a lack of transparency leading to problems such as double counting, miscalculations (or outright exaggeration) and little opportunity to gauge the impact of the resources received. To unlock their full superhero potential ECO recommends: Defining common criteria. It’s essential to know what climate finance actually is and ensure we exclude activities … Continue reading Could methodologies unlock hidden superpowers within climate finance?