Instrument Description

Forgiveness of sovereign or subnational debt obligations in exchange for using the freed-up capital to fund specific climate adaptation activities.

Concessionality

Results-based finance is inherently a blended finance approach, involving favorable repayment terms or bonuses for achieving policy outcomes. As seen in the instruments above, some forms of concessionality include lower interest rates, debt forgiveness, and favorable loan terms in exchange for commitment to and achievement of climate adaptation outcomes.