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Capitalising the Transition: How Global Markets and Local Developers Access Green Economy Funding

Global capital markets hold over $130 trillion in assets committed to net-zero targets, yet direct access to **green economy funding** remains severely bottlenecked for real-world project developers.

Elkanah Oluyori
Director, Clement Isong Foundation Β· 30 September 2026 Β· 1 min read
Capitalising the Transition: How Global Markets and Local Developers Access Green Economy Funding

Capitalising the Transition: How Global Markets and Local Developers Access Green Economy Funding

Global capital markets hold over $130 trillion in assets committed to net-zero targets, yet direct access to green economy funding remains severely bottlenecked for real-world project developers. Institutional investors in London and New York struggle to find bankable assets that meet stringent regulatory compliance standards. Meanwhile, project leads across emerging economies face high capital costs, sovereign risk premiums, and fragmented market access that derail viable decarbonisation projects. Bridging this gap requires transparent capital structuring, standardised Measurement, Reporting, and

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Written by Elkanah Oluyori

Executive Director, Clement Isong Foundation Β· Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Elkanah leads Clement Isong Foundation with 16+ years of experience in green economy development, climate justice, and civic technology in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria. He is the founder of GreenAccelerators, Nigeria's first green economy opportunity portal.

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