From Planning to Finance: Unlocking Investments for the Energy Transition

Achieving the energy transition in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) requires translating national energy plans into financially viable, investment-ready projects. Although many LMICs have developed long-term energy transition strategies, a persistent gap remains between high-level planning and actual investment mobilisation. The Data-to-Deal (D2D) framework offers a practical approach to support this alignment. Developed through international research and applied in real-world settings, D2D identifies seven interlinked steps to convert decarbonisation pathways into bankable investment pipelines. While all steps are critical, this consultation was focused on step 6 on Policy and Step 7 on Finance, which are most focused on implementation. This brief summarises key themes and discussion points from a high-level roundtable held during London Climate Action Week on 23 June 2025.