Development of Transition Finance in Major Asian Economies

The report examines the evolution of policy frameworks, taxonomies, and financial instruments across major Asian economies, categorizing them into international financial hubs, industrialized powerhouses, and rapidly developing economies to analyze their complementary roles in the regional transition finance landscape.

• Asia is central to the global climate transition because its rapidly developing economies remain highly dependent on energy-intensive industries that face pressure to decarbonize but lack sufficient access to suitable financing.
• Progress in Asia's transition finance includes the creation of regulatory coordination mechanisms, dedicated policy guidance, pilot programs, and improved alignment with international standards.
• Significant barriers to transition finance in the region persist, specifically regarding the credibility of transition plans, bankability constraints, implementation capabilities, and the disconnect between regional capital and fragmented market systems.

APA

Dong, M. (2026). Development of Transition Finance in Major Asian Economies. RMI. https://rmi.org/resources/development-of-transition-finance-in-major-asian-economies/

Chicago

Dong, Mier. Development of Transition Finance in Major Asian Economies. RMI, 2026. https://rmi.org/resources/development-of-transition-finance-in-major-asian-economies/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{dong2026development, author = {Dong, Mier}, title = {{Development of Transition Finance in Major Asian Economies}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/development-of-transition-finance-in-major-asian-economies/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }