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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- Monday, October 27, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
As COP30 approaches, Columbia Climate School continues its Countdown to COP30 series with a forward-looking dialogue on the School’s strategic contributions to the conference and beyond. Strategic Visions: Columbia’s COP30 Priorities will explore how Columbia’s research, policy engagement, and educational leadership are helping shape the COP30 […]
- Monday, October 27, 2025 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Road to COP30: Africa Speaks – Our Realities, Priorities, and Demands Date & Time Oct 27, 2025 09:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Description Africa is experiencing rapid warming, with extreme weather events and climate change worsening socio-economic conditions, increasing displacement, and hunger. Despite producing the least emissions globally, the international collaborative and regulatory framework of the […]
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