Climate finance focuses on the study and application of financial strategies to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy while addressing climate-related risks. It involves leveraging public and private investments such as green bonds, carbon markets, and climate risk disclosure, to support emissions reductions, clean energy projects, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Governments, financial institutions, and businesses play a key role in integrating climate considerations into financial decision-making, ensuring long-term economic stability while meeting international climate goals. As climate change increasingly affects financial markets, the effective application of climate finance will be crucial for fostering innovation, maintaining global competitiveness, and mitigating systemic economic risks.
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- Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Where: Online Event Description: The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA is pleased to host a virtual webinar with experts from Kenya, India, and Brazil to discuss and better understand the landscape of PCCM regulatory frameworks across countries. Panelists include: Gautam Jain, Senior Research Scholar CGEP Luisa Palacios, Adjunct Senior Research Scholar CGEP Thiago Barral, Undersecretary for Implementation at the Secretariat of […]
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