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Theme: Outcomes-based contracting

Deep Dive 2.2 Exploring the role of outcomes-based contracting for environmental management

Tun Razak Lecture Theatre

From net-zero carbon emissions to restoring biodiversity, recognition of the existential threat posed by climate change has led to a wide variety of commitments from governments, multilateral organisations, NGOs, and private enterprises. Achieving the desired aims will require innovation, more investment and more efficient spending, and greater partnership between the public and private sectors. What is the role of outcomes-based contracting (OBC) in this ‘green agenda’? This session aims to summarise the current state of environmental OBC and consolidate lessons learned from existing programmes.

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Presentations

How can outcomes-based approaches contribute to positive environmental outcomes?

Improving the health of our planet is arguably the biggest challenge human-kind faces today. We need to restore the health of our land and oceans, capture harmful carbon from the …

Lessons from two years of the Green Outcomes Fund in South Africa

The Green Outcomes Fund is a first-of-its-kind climate finance structure which uses outcomes-based contracting to crowd in private capital investment. A key objective of the GOF is to support investment …

Development Impact Bond for Rhino Conservation: mobilizing $150 from private investors

In March 2022, the World Bank issued the $150 million Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB). This development impact bond channels investor funds to achieve conservation outcomes measured by an increase in …

Using outcomes-based contracting to tackle the climate crisis: A systematic review of the evidence

Outcomes-based approaches to environmental management and climate change mitigation have been implemented in a variety of contexts, including waste management, agriculture, and energy. While a body of evidence about such …