Climate Bonds CONNECT Global Conference London (1/4)

Climate Bonds CONNECT 2026 is excited to be back for its global conference in London on Tuesday 23 June.

Join us for what is set to be yet another transformative day at the forefront of sustainable finance.  

This event continues to push the boundaries of the field, gathering key players from the financial sector, government authorities, and corporations to discuss the most pressing issues of our time.

Agenda

08:30 - 09:00 - Registration and participants welcome

09:00 - 09:20 - Welcome

Sean Kidney, CEO & Founder, Climate Bonds Initiative 
09:20 - 09:30 - Keynote

Caroline Le Meaux, Global Head of ESG Research, Engagement and Voting, Amundi 
09:30 - 09:40 - Keynote

Charles Barlin, Head of Investor Relations, Australian Office of Financial Management 
09:40 - 10:25 - Session 1: Sustainable Investment Pipeline

Moderator: Luisina Berberian, Director, Sustainable Finance, S&P Global Ratings

Aida Hemery, Sustainability Analyst, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Xianfu Lu, Climate Adaptation Senior Advisor, AIIB
Kanae Iomori, Director, GX (green transition acceleration agency)

Where are we now, and where is the global financial landscape heading? This session will bring together diverse perspectives to discuss the integration of sustainability into asset management and the power of government-driven systemic change.  Through the lens of global trends and investor resilience, the panel will share actionable insights into how their organisations are actively changing the world. The discussion will focus on the shift from high-level objectives to the practical implementation of climate-resilient finance.

10:25 - 10:35 - Spotlight

Dr Niki Hutson, Business Development & Sustainability Lead, Bureau Veritas