The Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) will hold its inaugural annual meeting on January 13 at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). 

 

This landmark event will bring together global leaders from finance, energy, and policy to advance discussions on mobilising capital for climate action and driving sustainable investment at scale.

 

With the theme "Climate Meets Capital," the meeting will focus on translating COP28 UAE legacy initiatives into actionable outcomes, scaling finance for emerging markets, and fostering resilient partnerships to tackle pressing global challenges. As the first gathering of its kind, the event cements the UAE's role as a global hub for climate finance and innovation.

 

The agenda of the meeting includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats, and project showcases, featuring a lineup of distinguished speakers.

 

Driving Global Climate Finance Forward

Mercedes Vela Monserrate, CEO of GCFC, will deliver a keynote on the Centre’s transformative role:

"We are not just building a hub; we are shaping the future of climate finance, creating pathways for scalable solutions that can thrive across the Global South."

 

Launched at COP28, the GCFC is designed to act as a bridge between the public and private sectors, focusing on making climate finance accessible, affordable, and available. By fostering innovation, partnerships, and collaboration, the GCFC is accelerating the global transition to a low-carbon economy and establishing the UAE as a leader in climate finance.

 

The GCFC, headquartered at ADGM in Abu Dhabi, is a pioneering platform committed to mobilising like-minded partners for climate action. With its focus on financial innovation, the centre bridges the gap between global stakeholders to address climate challenges through sustainable investment solutions.  – TradeArabia News Service