世界经济论坛-加快对亚洲气候和自然的影响投资（英）

Accelerating Impact Investments for Climate and Nature in AsiaI N S I G H T R E P O R TM A R C H 2 0 2 5Images: Getty Images, UnsplashDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.© 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 41 Context 51.1 Balancing high emissions and extreme climate vulnerability 61.2 Impact investing key to accelerating change 82 Challenges of Asia’s impact investment market 102.1 Nascency of the market 112.2 Investor knowledge and expectations 122.3 Geographic challenges 132.4 Cultural dynamics 153 Insights for practitioners 163.1 The power and potential of blended finance 173.2 Collaboration opportunities 183.3 The right partnerships 213.4 Standards and taxonomy 224 Looking ahead 23Conclusion 25Appendix: Methodology and analyses 26Contributors 27Endnotes 28Accelerating Impact Investments for Climate and Nature in Asia2ForewordAs we approach a critical juncture in the fight for the future of the ecosystems upon which we depend, it is increasingly clear that we must accelerate efforts to create and implement solutions to the climate crisis with urgency and resolve. The need for collective action across all sectors has never been more pressing. To overcome the barriers that have hindered progress, we must promote collaboration and innovation – both in the development of the practical solutions required and in the ways we finance them.Asia plays a pivotal role in the global climate challenge. With its rapidly growing economies, expanding populations and rich (but increasingly vulnerable) ecosystems, the region holds the key to determining the success or failure of global climate efforts. The stakes are high, not just for Asia but for the entire world. This is a shared challenge that requires a unified global response. The burden of addressing it should not fall solely on the shoulders of this region: it is a collective responsibility.Impact investing has emerged as a promising tool to mobilize the necessary capital for climate action. It offers a powerful way to attract diverse stakeholders, manage risk and drive innovation. While significant strides have been made in Europe and North America, where the potential for profitable investments that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes is widely recognized, the market for impact investing is currently in its early stages in Asia. However, if accelerated and widel