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The climate and nature crisis is a market failure. Prevailing economic systems ignore the true costs of our economic activities on our planet and the people. As a result, the same actions that have driven growth and prosperity have also caused accelerating harm to the natural environment. Tackling the climate and nature crisis means changing how markets function—reshaping the rules and incentives that guide economic activity.
The green transition is not just about avoiding the impacts of climate change; it also brings many opportunities. Investing in green technologies drives economic growth, creates jobs, and boosts long-term competitiveness. Greener cities and cleaner industries also lead to better air quality and healthier communities. Scaling renewable energy reduces dependence on costly fossil fuel imports, while sustainable agriculture improves food security. For the EBRD regions, the green transition provides resilience to future economic or political shocks.
The EBRD’s approach to the green transition is focused on creating systemic change across the entire economy. Our goal is to create markets where green investments are economically viable, so that the private sector can bring green finance at scale. We achieve this through a combination of sustained investments that drive the adoption of green technologies and policy dialogue that creates an enabling environment for future investments.