The workshop will include:
- Key points from the Financing the Future report for DG Climate that outlines how policy actions in the financial sector can significantly contribute to shifting private capital towards climate-friendly investments
- Proposals for the Capital Markets Union project
Brussels 9 July, 10:00-13:00
Presentations, followed by Q&A and discussion:
- Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative
- Stan Dupree, CEO of 2° Investing Initiative
Mobilising private finance for climate is a policy priority for the European Commission.
In April, the European Commission’s Directorate-General of Climate published a report on the topic, co-authored by the Climate Bonds Initiative, 2° Investing Initiative CDC Climat, the Frankfurt School UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance, Triple E Consulting and others.
The report, Financing the Future, provides EU policymakers with an actionable toolbox for mobilising private finance for climate-friendly investments, focusing on tapping into the capital pools of institutional investors. It highlights how actions to increase climate-friendly investments can be integrated with the current financial policy agenda in the EU, especially the Investment Plan for Europe and the Capital Markets Union.
In the short-term, public entities can play a role in boosting the volume of green bonds; improving the risk-return profile of green bonds; supporting green securitisation and improving accounting and disclosure of financial products.
The workshop will dive into detail of these key findings of this report, with a particular focus on how the Capital Markets Union provides an exciting opportunity for EU policymakers to advance the green bond market.
Venue: Albert Borschette Conference Centre (CCAB), Room 0D. Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels
Agenda:
- Green bonds: state of the market. Initiative.
- An overview of the short-term policy toolbox.
- The role of climate metrics and disclosure at European and Member State level.
- Capital Markets Union: how to make it work for green bonds.
Please RSVP to: CLIMA-U58-ARES@ec.europa.eu by Monday 6 July.
Note: As part of the enhanced security measures in Commission buildings you will have to register to get access to the building. Please tell us your full name and citizenship in your RSVP.
