Knowledge Asymmetries and Climate Finance: An Inquiry into Environmental Market Failures and Political Legitimacy

Published in: Under Review at Cambridge Journal of Climate Research, 2025

Through case studies of green finance instruments and cross-national regulatory regimes, the paper analyzes how uneven access to climate knowledge shapes investment decisions. I argue that correcting informational asymmetries is essential for building political legitimacy and effective markets for decarbonization. The study contributes to debates on climate finance architecture, governance, and justice.

Recommended citation: Rice, James. (2025). "Knowledge Asymmetries and Climate Finance: An Inquiry into Environmental Market Failures and Political Legitimacy." Under Review at Cambridge Journal of Climate Research.