This report aims to take stock of current practices in the gender-responsive climate blended finance market, with a focus on energy. The report is divided into three sections.
Part 1 begins with an overview of key data trends in the gender-responsive climate blended finance market, including across sectors, vehicles, regions, and investors.
Part 2 examines five climate finance vehicles that used blended finance structures to support clean energy and gender outcomes.
Part 3 describes the main challenges and recommendations to increase gender-responsive investing within the climate blended finance markets.
The report puts a spotlight on the W+ Standard and mentions the opportunity provided by the partnership between the W+ Standard and Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) for carbon credits to meet rigorous social and environmental standards that have positive outcomes for women.
Authors: Ayesha Bery, Ilsa Weinstein-Wright, Iswari Sawant, Jide Olutoke, Robin Ivory, Rosaly Byrd, William Wallock, Yihan Wang
Source: Catalytic Climate Finance Facility
