Sustainable financing in South-east Asia must consider SMEs, just transition
The region has committed to decarbonisation, with eight out of 10 Asean member states pledging at COP26 to achieve net-zero targets by 2050
SUSTAINABLE financing has been crucial in reshaping the financial landscape and helping the real economy transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient one.
In South-east Asia, sustainable financing has been gaining traction. Yet, there are substantial gaps that need to be addressed to meet ambitious net-zero targets set for this region.
The evolution of sustainable financing
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