Item 5.3 EBRD experience

The document summarizes the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) experience in mobilizing finance for Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation). It outlines the EBRD's Green Economy Transition approach from 2021-2025, which aims to accelerate the transition to green, low-carbon economies. Key aspects include increasing green financing to over 50% of annual business by 2025, adopting a systemic approach to supporting low-carbon, climate-resilient economies, and focusing interventions across areas like green financial systems, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable infrastructure to increase impact. The EBRD also has a track record of over €35 billion invested in green projects since 2006 and targets avoiding