Yumiko Watanabe

Yumiko Watanabe is the Japan Programme Lead at the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO dedicated to mobilizing global capital for climate action. With over 20 years of experience in the finance sector, Yumiko has a specialized focus on fixed income and bond structuring. Her career also spans the public sector, where she has played a key role in bridging financial policy between Japan and the UK. 

Yumiko joined the Climate Bonds Initiative in November 2024, where she now leads the organization's efforts in Japan. She holds a degree in Law from Kyoto University