Climate Finance and Policy

DNA Economics assists public, private, donor and civil society organisations to plan and manage the transition to a just, sustainable and thriving low carbon economy.

Climate change presents a significant threat to sustainable development. Governments across the world are introducing new policies to limit climate change and make society more resilient to its impacts. Given the latest scientific evidence, international momentum, and the economics of renewable energy, a low-carbon transition is not only sensible – it is inevitable. This transition will involve far-reaching regulatory, policy, legal, market and technological changes.

To help our clients plan for the transition we draw on DNA Economics’ policy, planning and impact assessment capabilities. In addition to the experience residing within DNA Economics, we also collaborate with specialists in engineering, technology and life cycle assessment, and climate change law and advocacy.

Services

Climate change policy design and advice
Regulatory impact assessments
Climate change policy engagements
Company and sector vulnerability assessments
Climate change response strategies
Climate finance instrument design and reviews
Developing blended and innovative financing modalities for mitigation and adaptation
Energy value chain assessments

Selected projects from our work in this area

A review of the potential impacts and implications of the European Union (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for South Africa, and developing recommendations for potential policy responses.
The implementation of a donor-funded project to support companies and financial institutions to effectively consider climate-related financial risks and opportunities (CFROs) when making investment decisions.
A donor-funded project to better understand the conditions required for companies to participate in the South African hydrogen economy, and to strengthen the technical capabilities of selected actors from politics, business, research and civil society.
Analysing low emission markets and developing entry strategies, considering transition risk, carbon leakage and stranded assets for multiple public and private sector clients.
Assisting multinational companies, business associations and civil society organisations to engage with the South African government on mitigation policy design and implementation.