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2017 IDB Climate Finance Database

By Climate Change Solutions Division (VPS/CSD/CCS)

Building on its climate-focused pledge from the 2016 IDBG Annual Meeting, the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) made significant strides in climate finance data for 2017. The Board of Governors had set a benchmark to direct 30% of IDB and IIC total approvals toward climate change–related projects in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by 2020—a target contingent on client demand, country priorities, and concessional finance availability.

In 2017, the IDB Group mobilized approximately US$4.3 billion in climate finance, reflecting a substantial increase from the previous year. According to official climate finance data, these investments accounted for 28.5% of the IDB Group’s total approvals and were applied to both public and private sector initiatives designed to:

  • Curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote climate change mitigation.
  • Reduce climate vulnerability and accelerate adaptation strategies across the region.

Note: This dataset includes climate finance data sourced from the IDB and IDB Lab exclusively.

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Metadata & use

Identifier https://doi.org/10.60966/3jqm-r146
License Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs 3.0 IGO
Citation

Yurivilca, Rossemary (2018). 2017 IDB Climate Finance Database. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/3jqm-r146
Published date 2018-10-03
Modified date 2026-07-15
Tags/Keywords Climate Change · Climate Finance · Sustainability
Language
  1. English
In Series IDB Climate Finance Data
Temporal coverage 2017-2017
Country
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
United States
Uruguay
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher
Inter-American Development Bank
Author
Yurivilca, Rossemary
Inter-American Development Bank
Data collection type Administrative Data
Statistical type Cross-sectional Data
Data structure Structured Data
Data notes

What is this dataset about?

The 2017 IDB Climate Finance Database provides detailed data on the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group’s climate-related financing during 2017.
It includes project-level information on investments supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation across Latin America and the Caribbean.

How much did the IDB Group invest in climate finance in 2017?

In 2017, the IDB Group approved approximately $4.3 billion in climate finance, representing 29% of its total lending volume for the year.
This marked a significant increase from 2016 and reflected the Bank’s ongoing commitment to meeting its institutional climate finance target of 30% by 2020.

What are the main objectives of these investments?

The 2017 portfolio focused on supporting projects that:

  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) — through clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport.
  • Increase resilience to climate change (adaptation) — through water management, agriculture, and urban planning initiatives.
  • Promote low-carbon, climate-resilient development across sectors and regions.

Which countries received the most climate financing in 2017?

The top recipients of IDB climate finance in 2017 included:

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Argentina
  • Peru

Together, these countries accounted for the majority of total climate-related approvals, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

What types of projects were financed?

Projects were grouped into three main categories:

  • Mitigation finance – activities aimed at reducing or limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Adaptation finance – activities that reduce vulnerability to the effects of climate change.
  • Dual-benefit finance – projects delivering both mitigation and adaptation outcomes.

Major project themes included renewable energy, urban sustainability, and resilient agriculture.

Which sectors received the most climate finance in 2017?

The largest shares of financing went to:

  • Energy – including renewable generation and grid modernization.
  • Transport – with an emphasis on low-carbon public transit systems.
  • Agriculture and water resources – focusing on resilience and resource efficiency.

Cross-cutting programs also supported institutional capacity building and climate policy reform.

How were climate finance amounts estimated?

All figures in the 2017 climate finance data follow the Joint Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) methodology for tracking climate finance.
This harmonized approach ensures consistency and comparability with other international financial institutions.

What are the limitations of the dataset?

The dataset represents approved financing, not actual disbursements.
It covers projects from the IDB and IDB Lab, while IDB Invest data are available only in summary tables.
Users should note that some projects classified as “dual-benefit” may vary in their emphasis between mitigation and adaptation, depending on the implementation.

How can this dataset be used?

Researchers and policymakers can use the IDB Climate Finance 2017 data to:

  • Analyze regional and sectoral trends in climate-related investment.
  • Compare annual progress toward the IDB’s climate finance targets.
  • Support policy development in green growth and climate adaptation planning.

The dataset is ideal for evidence-based analysis of the evolution of climate finance in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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