To overcome the financing difficulties in the early stages of climate technology development and to promote efficient capital flow and allocation, this report, based on the status of China’s climate technology development and investment market, focuses on the specific challenges faced by startups in climate technology investment and financing. It systematically analyzes the core influencing factors and proposes strategies from three dimensions — scientific modeling, platform development, and financial product innovation — to support the construction of a sustainable investment and financing ecosystem.

The report “Insights and Outlook on China’s Climate Technology Investment and Financing Market” by RMI proposes three key recommendations to accelerate climate technology investment:

-Develop scientific evaluation models: Accurately measure carbon reduction potential and investment returns and anticipate macroeconomic risks, helping startups and investors optimise their portfolios.

-Facilitate platform development: Build communication networks to break down information barriers, streamline resource allocation, reduce innovation and implementation costs, and expedite R&D and commercialization efforts.

-Innovate financial products: Mitigate investment risks, secure stable returns, overcome financing challenges, and expand financing options for climate technology startups.

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