A CLOSER LOOK AT PUBLIC ADAPTATION FINANCE

Public adaptation finance grew by at least 12% to $25 billion between 2012 and 2013, though it remains insufficient for a warming trajectory exceeding 2 °C. Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) were the primary source of funding, with low-cost loans accounting for 52% ($12.9 billion) of total finance and grants representing 16% ($3.9 billion). Approximately 90% of captured adaptation finance ($22 billion) was invested in non-OECD developing countries, with the East Asia and Pacific region being the primary destination for total and DFI financing, while Sub-Saharan Africa received the most funding from governments and Climate Funds.

• Public adaptation finance increased by at least 12% to reach $25 billion from 2012 to 2013, but this amount is insufficient given a warming trajectory likely to exceed 2 °C.
• Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) were the leading source of finance, with national DFIs providing about half of total DFI flows. Low-cost loans were the primary instrument, comprising 52% ($12.9 billion) of the total, while grants made up 16% ($3.9 billion) and were the main tool for governments' aid and Climate Funds.
• Sectoral priorities varied by investor: DFIs focused on water supply and management (66% of commitments), governments prioritized agriculture and forestry (33%), and Climate Funds targeted multi-sectorial activities (32%).
• Of the $22 billion in captured adaptation finance invested in developing (non-OECD) countries (representing 90% of the total), $8 billion originated from developed countries. The East Asia and Pacific region was the top recipient of total and DFI finance, whereas Sub-Saharan Africa received the most from governments (31%) and Climate Funds (51%).

APA

Climate Policy Initiative (n.d.). A CLOSER LOOK AT PUBLIC ADAPTATION FINANCE. https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/A-Closer-Look-at-Public-Adaptation-Finance.pdf

Chicago

Climate Policy Initiative. A CLOSER LOOK AT PUBLIC ADAPTATION FINANCE. n.d. https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/A-Closer-Look-at-Public-Adaptation-Finance.pdf.

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@techreport{climatepolicyinitiativendcloser, author = {{Climate Policy Initiative}}, title = {{A CLOSER LOOK AT PUBLIC ADAPTATION FINANCE}}, institution = {Climate Policy Initiative}, url = {https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/A-Closer-Look-at-Public-Adaptation-Finance.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }