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COP29 Leaders|IHLEG Co-Chair Vera Songwe’s Vision for Global Climate Finance and Sustainable Growth

jacksullivan by jacksullivan
November 15, 2024
IHLEG Co-Chair Vera Songwe (Photography: Puissance-237)

IHLEG Co-Chair Vera Songwe (Photography: Puissance-237)

At the COP29 summit in Baku, renowned economist and finance expert Vera Songwe shared her vision for climate finance and green industrialisation. Songwe emphasised the need for global collaboration to tackle the climate crisis and advance sustainable development. As co-chair of the International High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG), she underscored the importance of joint financing between public and private sectors, advocating for accelerated green industrialisation and strengthened domestic growth to address the demands of climate finance.

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“Achieving global climate goals requires $2.4 trillion in financing annually, with $1 trillion from external sources and $1.4 trillion from domestic funding,” Songwe noted. She stressed that low-income countries must enhance domestic resource mobilisation, create jobs, and drive green industrialisation to boost their growth potential. Songwe called on leaders at COP29 to establish a clear blueprint for green industrialisation that benefits not only developed economies but also fosters inclusive economic growth globally. “This vision will serve as the foundation for global investment, attracting the necessary capital to make sustainable development a reality.”

Funding Loss and Damage, and Redistributing Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Songwe hopes that COP29 will fully support the Loss and Damage (L&D) Fund established at COP27 to assist countries most severely impacted by climate change. “Countries in the Global South often bear the brunt of the climate crisis, yet lack the resources to cope,” he stated. In 2022, global fossil fuel subsidies reached $7 trillion, and if half of this amount could be redirected into climate finance, it would greatly accelerate the green transformation and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Such a financial redistribution would have significant implications for enhancing the resilience of vulnerable nations.

Songwe suggested that COP29 should establish a framework to reallocate some of these subsidies to Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supporting the green transformation of impoverished communities. These funds should not only be used for national policies but should also flow into rural and remote areas to meet grassroots needs:

“Through this financial support, COP29 has the potential to lay a more equitable and inclusive foundation for global climate action.”

Strengthening Carbon Markets and Establishing Unified Standards

The carbon market is a crucial source of funding for low-income countries to address climate change, but to realize its full potential, COP29 must play a key role. “The implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is vital, as it can establish a unified framework for the global carbon market, ensuring that countries’ emission reduction actions adhere to consistent standards and reliable trading regulations.” She advocates for a shift from voluntary to mandatory carbon markets, establishing unified carbon reduction standards and regulatory mechanisms to reduce the risk of greenwashing and enhance the authenticity and credibility of carbon credits.

To achieve a global pricing standard for carbon credits and cross-regional interoperability, not only will it attract more investors, but it will also enhance market transparency and stability, creating a more reliable funding source for low-income countries. She calls on governments to demonstrate their commitment at COP29, jointly pledging to accelerate the development of carbon markets and support the participation of low-income countries:

“Through these efforts, the carbon market will become a critical financial channel to address the climate crisis, driving the global transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy.”

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Jack Sullivan, University of Melbourne, MSc in Environmental Science. Environmental writer at 《The Icons》. Obsessed with climate solutions and rewilding projects. I recharge by surfing the Australian coast.

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