Ep. #46 - Innovative Ways to Address Climate Change and the Sustainability Agenda in the Face of COVID-19

The panel will explore: Fundamental similarities between pandemics and climate risk. Steps that could be taken to align the immediate pandemic responses with the imperatives of sustainability. How to leverage tools such as blended finance to advance climate smart financing. The opportunities for the financial sector to contribute towards climate change goals. The innovative ways for regulatory and supervisory authorities to address climate change-related risks and meet the SDGs. How to promote financial market and product innovations such as green bonds and market-based financing of green infrastructure initiatives.