Johan Schot was invited as a guest speaker by ZOE institute for future-fit economies to talk about transformative approaches to financing the transition and set the stage and provide insight into the need for long-term system change and a just transition towards sustainability.
ZOE institute presented their toolbox with policies that redirect and mobilise private investment for a sustainable economy.
The transition to a sustainable economy is an urgent priority, with ECB (2024) estimates suggesting the EU needs to mobilize 2.9% to 4% of GDP annually until 2030. Private investment in the green transition isn’t just about investment barriers for access to capital. Real-economy investment barriers—such as low demand, skills shortages, and limited technology—often stand in the way.
Overcoming these barriers – including implicit ones like power dynamics and decision-makers’ mental models – requires a holistic approach.
Their policy toolbox allows the user to explore different instruments and find policy tools that address specific investment barriers.
You can watch the webinar via this YouTube link.