Abstract:

The report seeks to map climate finance investment in South Africa by way of tracking project-level investments thereby identifying sources and intermediaries of climate finance; financial instruments used; uses of climate finance; and ultimately which sectors benefit from climate finance flows in South Africa. The report aims to provide clear and consistent information on current climate finance investments in South Africa to help highlight existing gaps, spotlight opportunities, and provide a foundation to mobilise and scale climate finance in South Africa. The data informing the report was sourced from both international and domestic sources and falls within calendar years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The data tracks primary capital investment directed toward low-carbon and climate-resilient development interventions with direct or indirect greenhouse gas mitigation or adaptation benefits.