A Transition Approach to Poverty Reduction and Climate Finance

The world is currently facing a triple crisis: food, energy, and climate. People living in poverty and in developing countries, especially in Africa, are on the frontline, suffering most in a crisis they did not create. Many solutions are available but major change will only happen when a large enough part of the international system moves in the same direction, and solutions are tailored to specific country contexts. This report proposes principles and a framework to guide policy and financing options on adapting to life in a changing climate and a green transition, while achieving poverty reduction goals. These principles reveal the need to take specific development contexts into account when designing strategies, policies and financing options.