The global green finance sector has seen significant investment, with nearly $2 trillion mobilized in 2024. However, experts at the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum 2025 highlighted that vast potential remains untapped. Creon Butler, Director of the Global Economy & Finance Programme at Chatham House, emphasized that a substantial portion of global finance is still not aligned with sustainability goals. He stressed the need for standardized taxonomies, pragmatic ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and catalytic public capital to unlock sustainable finance, particularly in emerging markets.
Despite $2 trillion poured into green finance, vast potential in the sector remains untapped
