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Author: Maryke Van Staden

Maryke oversees ICLEI’s global approach on climate action, sustainable energy, access to finance, research and innovation, and guides business development. A political scientist, with two degrees from the University of Pretoria, Maryke’s career spans 30+ years – with expertise on subnational climate action (resilience, adaptation, mitigation); sustainable energy; urban resilience; multilevel governance; and access to finance for local action.
Making your city investable: A practical guide to green finance
Finance Zero emission Development

Making your city investable: A practical guide to green finance

ByMaryke Van Staden March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Many local governments still struggle to access affordable, long-term capital at scale. Green finance can help – when it is embedded in systems and treated as an institutional responsibility.

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  • ICLEI’s Five Pathways
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