Recommended citation: RecPetrie, B. (2015). ‘Advancing Africa’s Position on Global Climate Finance.’ South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA). Governance of Africa’s Resources Programme, Policy Briefing 137. 

Link to publication on SAIIA’s website: https://saiia.org.za/research/advancing-africas-position-on-global-climate-finance/

The global climate finance architecture, while evolving, has not been able to secure predictable financial flows, thereby jeopardising progress. Unpredictable finance stymies developing country efforts to plan for and deliver climate responses. Innovation and credibility are the solution. Africa must use known approaches in different ways in the search for climate responses that meet domestic adaptation needs while responding to the global carbon challenge.