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CAF graduates at COP30 as the green bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
CAF's participation in COP30 demonstrated its capacity for action, financial innovation and leadership to mobilize resources and deliver the solutions the region needs for a more resilient, emission-free future that is in harmony with nature.
November 20, 2025
At COP30, CAF consolidated its role as the region's green bank, and highlighted Latin American and Caribbean solutions for green financing, conservation of strategic ecosystems such as the Amazon, blue economy, Biodiverciudades, sustainable agriculture, and innovative financial mechanisms such as debt swaps and biodiversity credits.
Currently, 43% of CAF's financing is earmarked for green finance, surpassing the target set for 2026. The institution also led, together with ACTO, the Latin America, Caribbean and Amazon Pavilion which, under the slogan #Climate is life, became one of the epicenters of the climate debate with more than 60 activities in which ministers and senior academic, economic and social authorities from the world of global climate change participated. Major announcements were made in this space, such as CAF's unprecedented commitment to dedicate US$40 billion over the next five years to promote green growth, with which the institution will consolidate a portfolio of operations that combines project financing, promotion of public policies, investments, lines of credit and work with subnational governments in the areas of energy, water and sanitation, mobility, agriculture, disaster risk management and strategic ecosystems.
"At this COP we have graduated as a green bank for Latin America and the Caribbean and as promoters of Latin American solutions in the global climate scenario. Through meetings with key actors, alliances and the signing of new agreements, we have also contributed to harmonizing the region's positions in major environmental debates," said Alicia Montalvo, CAF's Climate Action and Positive Biodiversity Manager. CAF's main announcements and activities at COP30: Historic green finance commitment: CAF announced the mobilization of USD 40 billion over the next five years to boost green growth in the region, marking an unprecedented milestone in climate action by a multilateral development bank.
- First resilience bond for the regionWith support from the UNDRR, CAF issued the first resilience bond for Latin America and the Caribbean, a pioneering financial instrument to finance adaptation and disaster risk reduction projects.
- Deployment of strategic ecosystem strategyA portfolio of 118 projects linked to 15 transnational strategic ecosystems was presented, with financing of USD 1.5 billion, comprehensively addressing biodiversity loss and climate change.
- The agricultural sector as a climate solutionThe fundamental role of the agricultural sector in the fight against climate change was highlighted, promoting sustainable practices that combine food security with environmental protection.
- Amazonian ministries promote common solutionsAt the CAF-OTCA Pavilion, Amazonian ministers promoted common agendas for the conservation and sustainable development of the Amazon biome.
- Strengthening of BiodivercitiesThe Biodiverciudades initiative received new resources for climate adaptation projects, integrating nature into urban planning.
- New partnership for energy transitionCAF, together with BNDES and ICS, formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the energy transition in the region by mobilizing investments in clean energy.
- Strategic alliance with The Nature ConservancyThe collaboration with this global organization was strengthened to promote nature-based solutions as the backbone of sustainable development.
- Caribbean Debt-for-Resilience Swap InitiativeIn conjunction with the IDB and the CBD, an innovative mechanism was announced that will enable Caribbean countries to exchange debt for climate finance.
- Strengthening market mechanismsCAF promoted the development and implementation of robust and transparent carbon market mechanisms to mobilize climate investments.
- Premiere of the documentary "Lafkenche".CAF presented a documentary that highlights the ancestral knowledge of indigenous communities, highlighting its relevance for climate adaptation.
- Claiming the intelligence of natureThrough various events, nature was positioned as the main ally for sustainable economic development in the region.
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