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RBI Nears Finalization of Climate Risk Disclosure

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is close to finalizing climate risk disclosure norms for regulated entities and preparing a guidance note for lenders to conduct climate scenario analysis and stress testing, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Thursday.

Key Announcements

  • Finalization of Disclosure Norms: RBI is working on a framework to ensure that regulated entities outline their climate risk management plans.
  • Guidance on Climate Stress Testing: A dedicated guidance note will help financial institutions analyze climate-related risks through scenario-based stress testing.
  • Common Pool of Bankable Projects:
    • To boost climate finance, entities will be encouraged to create a shared pool of viable green projects.
    • Financial institutions with experience in climate-related financing can contribute to and benefit from shared project data.

Climate Change Risks and Financial Sector Coordination

  • The impact of climate change risks extends beyond finance to corporates, MSMEs, and agriculture, requiring a cohesive and harmonized approach.
  • Collaboration among financial sector regulators, regulated entities, and government agencies is crucial for effective risk mitigation.

RBI’s Commitment to Green and Sustainable Finance

RBI’s Role as a Facilitator

  • Acts as a facilitator for capacity building and a conducive regulatory framework to promote green finance.
  • Issued the Framework on Acceptance of Green Deposits to encourage banks to finance green projects.
  • Integrating small renewable energy projects into priority sector lending to boost green financing.

Commitment to Climate Risk Management

  • Adopting a constructive and consultative approach to mitigate financial risks from climate change.
  • Collaboration with the government and regulators to ensure harmonization and consistency in climate policies.

Vision for a Resilient Financial System

  • Building financial resilience against climate shocks.
  • Enabling the financial system to actively contribute to India’s sustainability goals.

RBI’s Short-Term Climate Action Plan

  • Assess Climate Risks: Realistically estimate climate-related risks at both individual institutional and financial system levels.
  • Implement Stress Testing: Use bottom-up and top-down approaches for risk assessments.
  • Encourage Green Financing:
    • Strengthen technical expertise for financing green technology projects.
    • Promote innovation in sustainable finance solutions.

New Initiatives Underway

  • Regulatory Sandbox “On Tap” Cohort: A dedicated initiative focused on climate risk and sustainable finance.
  • Special “Greenathon” Event: Planned to encourage innovation in climate finance and sustainability.
  • Final Climate Risk Disclosure Guidelines:
    • Following public consultations on the draft framework (February 2024), RBI is now incorporating feedback for final guidelines.
    • Regulated entities must detail governance, risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring processes for climate-related financial risks.

The Road Ahead

With these new regulatory frameworks, RBI aims to:

  • Strengthen climate risk assessment capabilities within the financial sector.
  • Foster more transparent and effective climate finance mechanisms.
  • Support India’s transition to a low-carbon economy through sustainable investment practices.

These initiatives mark a significant step in integrating climate risk considerations into India’s financial system, ensuring both stability and sustainability in the long term.

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