EMEA President, Prof. Rym Ayadi, participated in the COP28 side event “Finance, Sustainability and Climate Change” which was co-organsed by IPCC, WMO, Philanthropy Cortés Solari, MERI Foundation, Centre Scientifique de Monaco, and Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco. The event took place in Dubai – COP28 and online on 30.11.23
Prof. Ayadi underlined “Finance must become the engine that can drive us towards a sustainable future. By carefully allocating resources into green innovation, clean energy, and sustainable practices, it has the power to not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but also to pave the way for a resilient, environmentally-conscious economy. In harnessing the potential of finance, we unlock the doors to a greener world”
The panel included Nathalie Hilmi, Section Head of Environmental Economics, Centre Scientifique de Monaco, EMEA Advisor, Ekkehard Ernst – GemLabs and Chief Macroeconomist at the International Labour Organization, EMEA Advisor, Patricia Morales CEO Philanthropy Cortés Solari, Torsten Thiele, Global Ocean Trust, EMEA Advisor, Adel Ben Youssef, UNICEF, and it was moderated by Agustina Lo Bianco, Philanthropy Cortés Solari.
Linking finance, sustainability, and climate change is crucial for addressing the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future. The panel discussed how we can work towards building a more resilient and sustainable global economy that is better equipped to address the challenges posed by climate change and promote long-term environmental stewardship.
