India’s New Climate Finance Taxonomy

Recently, the Union Ministry of Finance’s Department of Economic Affairs released the draft Framework for India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy, fulfilling a key announcement from Finance Minister’s Union Budget 2024.

  • This framework aims to streamline the identification and funding of climate-consistent projects, a crucial step for aligning financial resources with India’s climate goals.

Why Does India Need Climate Finance Taxonomy?

  • Climate Finance Mobilization: The taxonomy will help direct investments to sectors aligned with India’s climate goals, enabling clearer identification of green activities.
  • Preventing Greenwashing: One of its key objectives is to avoid greenwashing by providing investors with clear criteria for assessing climate-related projects.
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