A public–private partnership implementing country-wide power sector energy transitions in emerging markets and developing economies —
a Marshall Plan for the planet.
The Initiative
A Call to Leadership
The IDP makes decarbonization of national power sectors in whole countries not only possible, but profitable.
Targeted public grants and junior equity are used to unlock a three-to-one ratio of private investment for participating countries.
This blended capital enables whole-system energy transitions at scale. In participating emerging markets and developing economies, partner countries and the private sector finance new renewable energy infrastructure alongside a structured, just retirement of fossil assets.
Emerging economies now account for 70% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions. The world’s remaining carbon budget is rapidly shrinking. Working together, we can support rapid transitions to clean power infrastructure in emerging markets that deliver energy security and development while mitigating climate change.
The window to act is closing fast. Join us to invest in a livable future. This is climate investment, not climate aid.
Partner with the IDP today.
Our Approach
From Pledges to Action
IDP operationalizes country-level clean power transitions through dedicated funds, a standardized process and a transparent data platform - ensuring that finance and emissions reductions go hand in hand.
Our Partners
A Coalition of Knowledge and Action
IDP builds on the climate-finance scholarship and implementation experience of leading research and policy institutions — combining analytics, policy, and finance to deliver measurable decarbonization at scale.
Who we Are
The Team
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Research Spotlight
Selected work by Dr. Alissa M. Kleinnijenhuis on scaling climate investment.
Bruegel Summit
IDP representatives will join high-level dialogues on financing and implementing the global energy transition.
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For partnerships, advisory participation, or program inquiries, please contact us.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Decarbonization Partnership?
What does the IDP do in practice?
How many partner countries are needed to make this work?
How much money is needed?
How is the IDP different from other climate initiatives?
Is the expected investment return positive for both public and private participants?
If decarbonization can be profitable, why is it not already happening?
Is it justifiable to decommission productive power assets in countries that do not yet produce sufficient power for their population?
Is there a need for a new organization or fund in this space?
Could sustainability-linked sovereign bonds work in this context?
Grid capacity in EMDEs is a bottleneck - how do you intend to address this?
How can my organization get involved?