Climate Finance
Revenue sharing
The agreed split of project income between developer, landholders, communities and government.
Revenue sharing defines who receives what from credit sales, and it is where equity commitments become concrete. Shares may be fixed or tiered, with different rates at different price levels.
Transparency matters as much as the percentage. Clear payment schedules, audited flows and community control over how funds are used are what distinguish a functioning arrangement from a nominal one.
Frequently asked questions
How is a fair share determined?
By negotiation informed by contribution, risk borne and opportunity cost — and increasingly by regulation.
Is it the same as benefit sharing?
Revenue sharing is one form; benefit sharing also covers non-monetary and in-kind arrangements.