Sustainable Finance and Investment

What is 'Phase Down Finance' and why it's better than divestment to achieve decarbonization

A boat pulls solar panels towards a floating photovoltaic power plant on Lake Silbersee, Germany. Phase Down Finance can assist in managing the socio-economic consequences of transition while ensuring Paris-aligned outcomes.

Phase Down Finance can assist in managing the socio-economic consequences of transition while ensuring Paris-aligned outcomes. Image: Reuters/Erol Dogrudogan

Emily Tyler
Climate Policy Lead, Meridian Economics
Celeste Renaud
Analyst, Meridian Economics
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