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Deploying the trillions needed to address global climate adaptation and mitigation requires more than just shifting investments. It requires novel ways to attract and deploy those investments with financial innovation.

CPI researches and develops innovative climate finance policies, financial instruments, and business models that create measurable impact and can scale quickly. It has particular expertise in combining blended finance models with early-stage technical assistance to ensure bold ideas move from concept to implementation quickly and with as little risk as possible.

Latest work

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Data Visualization (The Forest-Climate Nexus: A Fit-for-Purpose Framework for Climate Impact)

Study by CPI/PUC-RIO presents a financial architecture tailored to meet the different realities of tropical forests across the world, and proposes a Reversing Deforestation Mechanism (RDM) to fill a critical gap that would advance restoration and transform the role of forests from a climate risk to a climate solution.

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The Forest-Climate Nexus: A Fit-for-Purpose Framework for Climate Impact

This study presents a financial architecture tailored to meet the different realities of tropical forests across the world, and proposes a Reversing Deforestation Mechanism (RDM) to fill a critical gap that would advance restoration and transform the role of forests from a climate risk to a climate solution.

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Green Guarantee Group

The Green Guarantee Group aims to produce solution-oriented recommendations for decision-makers, fostering a significant increase in the use of green guarantees. CPI will provide high-level advisory and produce reports identifying key challenges, innovative solutions, and recommendations for scaling green guarantees ahead of COP30.

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Scaling Up Green Guarantees: Recommendations by the Green Guarantee Group

Despite record growth in global climate investment, the finance gap remains vast, especially in emerging markets and developing economies. Guarantees are among the most effective tools to mobilize private capital for climate action but remain underused. This report by the Green Guarantee Group offers clear, practical recommendations to scale their deployment where they are needed most.

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The State of Green Banks 2025: Learnings from green financing structures around the world

Drawing on data from 51 public financial institutions across more than 20 countries, this new report provides a comprehensive review of how green banks can overcome key barriers to private capital mobilization.

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2025 Policy Bulletin: Climate Finance for Development

This policy bulletin summarizes key findings on how PDBs’ contribution to low-emissions and climate-resilient development can be accelerated and scaled to make progress toward the global agenda for sustainable development.

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Energizing Private Capital: Innovations in Guarantee Offerings for Climate Finance

This policy brief identifies key barriers to the adoption of green guarantees and highlights existing solutions to address these challenges. The report also draws key takeaways and recommendations and lists policy-related questions for further consideration.

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Building Financial Instruments for Climate Adaptation 

Drawing on lessons learned from past instruments, the Lab has identified five key steps for structuring adaptation-focused financial instruments that deliver results.

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