Unleashing Private Capital for Sustainable Infrastructure in Emerging Markets

The chapter explores the transformative impact of private capital and blended finance in funding sustainable infrastructure projects in emerging markets, focusing on minimizing carbon footprints, protecting ecosystems, and ensuring resilience to climate change. It introduces Gaia, a unique blended finance platform aimed at mobilizing private capital for sustainable infrastructure, showcasing innovative financial instruments like outcome bonds and Rhino bonds redirecting payments to conservation. Emphasizing the importance of profitable outcomes and positive impacts, the conversation underscores the role of sustainable infrastructure in driving economic growth, decarbonization, and job creation in climate-vulnerable countries.