Three recommendations to address the funding challenge for sustainable projects:
– First, pooling many smaller sustainable projects into one that has enough critical mass to be relevant through securitization
– Second, reducing the complexity of key transaction terms and make it easier to design and negotiate the specifics of instruments used to invest in sustainable projects through open-source clearinghouse of previous sustainable projects
– Third, expanding funding sources for sustainable projects and making them more transparent through an open-source database of investor appetite that is searchable by innovators and designers of new sustainable projects.

Source : https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/three-ways-big-finance-can-scale-up-sustainability-by-j-david-stewart-and-henry-p-huntington-2022-05

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Published by Dr. Wael Mohamed Aaminou

Witnessing the 2008 financial crisis unfold in the United States was a defining moment in my career. This experience led me to transition towards ethical finance, which prioritizes the real economy, social welfare, and environmental sustainability. This journey has since taken me across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where I have contributed to shaping financial ecosystems across various sectors, including energy, agriculture, healthcare, and water. These diverse experiences have taught me that development challenges are complex and require a holistic approach, especially when resources are constrained. I have also learned that prioritizing key issues, particularly climate change, is essential. Climate change impacts nearly every sustainability perspective, making it a focal point of my work. In my current work, I leverage my expertise to confront climate challenges and drive the growth of green and inclusive economies, particularly within emerging markets.

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