Summit video: Lack of measurability a key factor in funding crunch for climate adaptation

Summit video: Lack of measurability a key factor in funding crunch for climate adaptation

Rohit Anand, Regional Head (SE Asia) and Head of Infrastructure Equity, Asia, British International Investment; Avina Sugiarto, Partner, East Ventures; Reuben Lai, Co-Founder & CEO, Arkadiah; Aastha Maheshwari, Senior Reporter, Indonesia, DealStreetAsia [Moderator]

The dearth of funding in adaptation solutions vis-à-vis mitigation or decarbonisation efforts has been an ongoing debate in the world of climate investing. This could be attributed to the lack of measurability in adaption-linked projects, said Avina Sugiarto, partner at East Ventures, at the Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2024 in Jakarta on Jan 25.