Covid-19 has dramatically shifted how we view sustainability and climate change challenges, particularly with regard to infrastructure. In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid, OMFIF convenes a panel discussion on the role of government and policy makers in building green infrastructure as well as the latest financing opportunities and trends.
Agenda:
Opening remarks
Speaker: The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor of London, William Russell
Panel discussion on the role of governments and policy makers in building green infrastructure
- Stress testing infrastructure to plan against hidden climate challenges
- Best practice in creating resilience frameworks and safeguarding assets
- Supporting the development of climate investment tools
Speakers:
- Raffaele Della Croce, Senior Economist, G20/OECD Taskforce on Long-Term Financing, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Raul Rosales, Senior Executive Fellow, Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, Imperial College Business School
- Mike Zehetmayr, Partner, Capital Markets Technology and Sustainable Finance Leader, EY
- Matthew Jordan-Tank, Director, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Policy & Project Preparation, European Bank for Development and Reconstruction
Moderator: Danae Kyriakopoulou, Head of Research and Chief Economist, OMFIF
Panel discussion on Green infrastructure financing: main investment trends and attractiveness
- Role of banks, utilities and equity sponsors in financing green infrastructure
- Establishing a secondary market for green infrastructure: the role of institutional investors
- Unlocking investment and financing for green innovation and energy efficiency
- Case study: Successful climate-ready infrastructure project
Speakers:
- Carlos Sánchez, Director, Climate Resilience Investment, Willis Towers Watson
- Jose Maria Roldan, Chairman and CEO, Spanish Banking Association
- Esteban Abad, Partner, Three Hills Capital Partners
- Felipe Martinez, Board Director for Spain and Mexico, European Bank for Development and Reconstruction
Closing remarks
Speaker: HE Hugh Elliott, UK Ambassador to Spain
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