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Climate finance leadership in a fragmented world

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Date

26 Mar 2026

Location

EBRD Headquarters, London

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In a time of accelerating climate risks, geopolitical uncertainty, and regulatory divergence, the role of financial leadership has never been more critical. This conference brings together global leaders, innovators, and practitioners to focus on value creation and explore how climate finance can adapt and build economic resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.

We aim to inspire bold thinking, foster meaningful dialogue, and showcase practical solutions. From high-level panels and fireside chats to interactive roundtables and idea labs, each session is designed to engage, challenge, and connect.

08.30 - 09.30

Arrival and badge collection – Welcome coffee

09.30 - 09.50

EBRD Opening Remarks

09.50 - 10.20

Fireside Chat: What Defines Financial Sector Resilience in an Age of Climate Change?

EBRD led interview with a high-level panellist.

10.20 - 11.05

Plenary Panel: Climate Finance Leadership: Mobilising Capital for a Green Economic Transition

Strategic discussion on the future of green finance.

11.05 - 11.50

Networking coffee

11.50 - 12.35

Innovation Labs: The role of insurance in managing climate risk and unlocking new business opportunities for green finance

This session explores the critical role of insurance in accelerating the green transition.

11.50 - 12.35

Innovation Labs: Financing the transition - Realising the potential of green capital markets

Interactive discussion on trends, new instruments, and investor appetite in the green capital market.

12.35 - 13.45

Networking lunch

13.45 - 14.30

Innovation Labs – Greening global trade - Driving sustainability across the value chain

This session aims to cut through the noise and straight to the commercial realities: Where do the most significant bottlenecks lie? What are the major growth opportunities?

13.45 - 14.30

Innovation Labs – Digitalisation and AI in the green transition

This session will explore how emerging technological solutions are already being used to support financial sector stakeholders green their portfolios and effectively manage data.

14.45 - 15.30

Investing in the adaptation economy

This interactive discussion examines the evolution of financial institutions’ approaches to climate adaptation and resilience, from a risk mitigation exercise to a valuable commercial opportunity.

15.30 - 16.15

Networking coffee

16.15 - 17.00

Transition planning: Creating new markets and driving systemic change

This session will examine how a clear pathway for low-carbon and climate-resilient growth can drive innovation and investment.

16.15 - 17.00

EBRD Closing Remarks

Final reflections, key takeaways, and closing remarks.