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This policy brief by the Green Economy Coalition argues that the transition to a green economy requires not only new funding but a fundamental reform of the global and local financial architecture. It emphasizes the need to move away from short-termism and 'brown' investments toward a system that serves long-term societal and environmental needs, specifically highlighting the importance of directing funds to the global south and local actors.

This research paper outlines a three-step framework ("plan/review, decide, implement") to help banks, particularly those in China, reduce and eliminate their coal exposure. It emphasizes that unabated coal use for power must drop from 36% in 2022 to 3% by 2035 to meet the 1.5°C goal. The paper argues that a holistic approach covering the entire coal value chain and all financial instruments is necessary, suggesting that international collaboration and increased transparency will provide Chinese banks with a competitive advantage in the energy transition.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has established a climate change investment strategy to align its endowment portfolio with the Paris Agreement. The strategy focuses on transitioning to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and prioritizing investments that support a resilient and just economy, utilizing a science-based approach with five-year targets.