UNCTAD - World Investment Report 2023

The UN World Conference on Trade and Development's 2023 report focuses on investing in sustainable energy for all. It notes significant progress in sustainable financing and investment in renewable energy, but also points to significant gaps in investment in other energy infrastructure sectors that are key to the transition. The report recommends expanding climate disclosure requirements and harmonizing reporting standards, especially in private markets, to ensure responsible behavior by sellers and buyers of assets. The report also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between governments and businesses to drive investment in sustainable energy. The report cites examples of successful sustainable energy investments and notes that the scale of the challenge is enormous and requires a range of measures to increase sustainable energy investments in developing countries. Overall, the report emphasizes the urgent need for further progress on sustainable finance and investment to address the global challenge of climate change and ensure a sustainable future for all.