Finance plays a pivotal role in addressing the climate crisis – not only by directing capital away from high-emission activities, but also by enabling the rapid scaling of climate solutions. In this session, we will explore how financial systems, actors, and instruments can align with climate goals, focusing on both risks and opportunities. We will review recent developments in sustainable finance, including regulatory shifts, the rise of green and transition finance, and the integration of climate-related risks into investment decisions. We will also critically examine persistent gaps – such as greenwashing, inadequate climate disclosures, and the mispricing of transition risks – and discuss what’s needed to move from intent to impact.
José Albuquerque de Sousa is an advisor in Sustainable Finance at GIZ, where he focuses on Central Bank advisory, and was a former Finance Faculty at the Norwegian School of Economics. Register to join us from 5-6pm today!