In Episode 6 (Part 1) of our National Transitions Plans video series, Dr Chantal Naidoo explores why the challenge is not a lack of ambition, but a lack of alignment. Climate, development, finance and implementation often remain disconnected, while financial systems continue to favour individual, bankable projects over the interconnected investments needed for systemic transition.
The conversation also introduces the “dignity of finance”, examining deeper questions around power, ownership and how finance is structured and delivered.
The key takeaway: “Does climate investment planning lead to resource mobilisation? Not always.”