{"id":19798,"date":"2025-08-06T16:40:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careforsustainability.com\/saudiarabia\/?p=19798"},"modified":"2025-08-06T16:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:40:10","slug":"the-rise-of-climate-capital-in-the-gulf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careforsustainability.com\/saudiarabia\/the-rise-of-climate-capital-in-the-gulf\/","title":{"rendered":"The rise of climate capital in the Gulf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gulf economies are sitting on oil wealth. Now they\u2019re betting heavily on climate capital. Green financing is gathering speed. Investment appetite is shifting. And the Gulf is vying to be a global hub for sustainable finance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gulf green bond issuance is breaking records<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2023, the UAE and Saudi Arabia together issued about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/m1\/en\/publications\/middle-east-economy-watch\/april-2024\/green-financing-gathers-pace.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$16.1\u202fbillion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in green bonds and sukuk \u2014UAE leading with $8.4\u202fbillion, Saudi at $7.7\u202fbillion \u2014 making up most of the region\u2019s issuance. Abu Dhabi\u2019s Masdar raised <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/sustainable-finance-reporting\/uaes-etihad-rail-launches-sustainable-finance-framework-green-push-2024-08-14\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$1\u202fbillion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in a green bond, oversubscribed five times, to fuel renewable energy plans that include reaching 100\u202fGW by 2030.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This surge reflects a deliberate shift: hydrocarbon-rich nations are using their capital market muscle to finance green infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Family offices are turning green<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Globally, nearly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/e0d1bd5b-3a0b-428f-a909-8e7638e26c8e\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">half of family offices<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are now allocating capital to sustainability. In the Gulf, family wealth is fast following suit. Abu Dhabi, Saudi and Qatar-based family offices are quietly shifting portfolios toward clean energy, green infrastructure, and climate tech start-ups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Behind the scenes, energy transition is becoming a strategic legacy play. Gulf dynasties see long-term value in ESG, both for returns and reputation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">VC and climate tech start-up interest is rising<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Middle Eastern VC funds are stepping into climate. In 2024, regional backers directed over US$3.6\u202fbillion into global climate tech\u2014though domestic early-stage ClimateTech funding dropped 41%, to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/m1\/en\/publications\/2024-middle-east-climate-tech-report.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> US$114\u202fmillion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This split shows two trends: Gulf investors are seeking climate exposure, but often through global deals rather than local start-ups. The imbalance signals an opportunity. Savvy VCs see a significant gap in domestic ClimateTech infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable finance frameworks are maturing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sovereign entities are building green finance platforms. In 2022, Saudi\u2019s Public Investment Fund released a green finance framework, then followed up with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/m1\/en\/publications\/middle-east-economy-watch\/april-2024\/green-financing-gathers-pace.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">US$5.5\u202fbillion green bond<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2023. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi\u2019s Etihad Rail launched a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/sustainable-finance-reporting\/uaes-etihad-rail-launches-sustainable-finance-framework-green-push-2024-08-14\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sustainable finance framework<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2024, preparing future green bonds for clean transport infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Such moves are signalling to investors: green capital is here to stay, backed by policy and sovereign assurances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hurdles remain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite progress, challenges loom:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ESG disclosure varies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> across Gulf stock exchanges and regulatory bodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Market depth is thin.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Compared to global ESG funds, Gulf AUM in ESG is modest\u2014around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/m1\/en\/publications\/opportunities-for-the-gcc-to-strengthen-the-sustainable-finance-ecosystem.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">US$21\u202fbillion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> across UAE and Saudi combined.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oil dependence still influences cycles.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> When oil prices dip, green finance momentum tends to slow.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s next<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To solidify its position, the Gulf must:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expand domestic ESG fund assets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to rival global peers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standardise reporting and taxonomy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> across GCC markets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Channel family office capital into local ClimateTech<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, not just global players.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support VCs targeting regional climate start-ups<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, through incentives, co-investment, and visibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gulf climate capital is rising, and <a href=\"https:\/\/careforsustainability.com\/mena\/\">CARE<\/a> is part of the shift<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Gulf is waking up to the climate opportunity. Green bonds are breaking records. Family offices are quietly pivoting. VC is sniffing innovation. But much remains fragile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To truly lead, the region needs deeper markets, smarter regulation, and stronger ties between capital and climate solutions. That\u2019s exactly where CARE \u2013 Climate Action &amp; Renewable Energy Expo comes in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CARE brings together climate investors, sovereign funds, and innovators shaping the Gulf\u2019s green finance future. Whether you\u2019re deploying capital or looking for it, this is where climate ambition meets financial action, in real time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careforsustainability.com\/general-enquiry\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enquire now\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gulf economies are sitting on oil wealth. Now they\u2019re betting heavily on climate capital. Green financing is gathering speed. Investment appetite is shifting. And the Gulf is vying to be a global hub for sustainable finance.\u00a0 \u00a0 Gulf green bond issuance is breaking records\u00a0 In 2023, the UAE and Saudi Arabia together issued about $16.1\u202fbillion [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19799,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The rise of climate capital in the Gulf - CARE - Climate Action &amp; Renewable Energy Expo | Saudi Arabia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/careforsustainability.com\/saudiarabia\/the-rise-of-climate-capital-in-the-gulf\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The rise of climate capital in the Gulf - CARE - Climate Action &amp; Renewable Energy Expo | Saudi Arabia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Gulf economies are sitting on oil wealth. 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