Manish Thakre, “Enhancing Access to Urban Climate Finance: Learnings from Four Cities in India,” ORF Issue Brief No. This brief discusses the challenges faced by urban local bodies (ULBs) in India in accessing urban climate finance (UCF), and proposes solutions based on successful strategies used by some of them. However, urban climate finance (UCF) remains a massive roadblock, despite notable advancements in urban climate resilience. [26],[27]While public sources contribute large amounts to climate finance, well-established international funds also drive climate action in Indian cities (Table 2). Training should cover the entire climate finance ecosystem, from project preparation to implementation, rather than being limited to short workshops.

Source: Indian Express May 22, 2024 06:10 UTC