The WEF 2025 white paper on financing the net-zero transition underscores a $4.5 trillion annual investment gap to meet climate goals. While capital exists, barriers such as risk perception, policy uncertainty, and limited bankable projects slow deployment. The report advocates blended finance, risk-sharing mechanisms, and scalable public-private partnerships to mobilize private capital, especially in emerging markets. It calls for regulatory clarity, carbon pricing, and transition taxonomies to align incentives and reduce greenwashing. Bridging this gap requires coordinated global action, innovative financing tools, and strong governance to ensure equitable, accelerated progress toward a sustainable net-zero economy.

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