In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, OMFIF convenes two panel discussions on sustainable finance. The speakers will focus on how Spain and the UK can work more closely to deliver the COP26 private finance hub strategy, as well as a wider global perspective ahead of COP26 in November.
Topics of discussion will include:
- Policy frameworks for mitigating climate-related financial risks in the UK and Spain
- Best practice for green investments and driving green capital markets
- Developing the COP26 private finance hub strategy to promote global alignment with Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures framework
- Best practice for financial institutions assessing the credibility of companies’ transition plans to net zero
Speakers:
The opening remarks will be given by:
Gonzalo Munoz, High Level Climate Champion for Climate Action
William Russell, Lord Mayor, City of London
The meeting will come to a close with remarks from:
Hugh Elliott, British Ambassador to Spain
Further speakers to be confirmed
DATE: Wednesday 15th September, 14:30 – 16:15 UK Time
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Timings:
14:30 – 16:15 (London)
09:30 – 11:15 (New York)
21:30 – 23:15 (Singapore)
This virtual discussion is part of the OMFIF Sustainable Policy Institute. The SPI is a high level community which brings together central banks, sovereign funds, public pension funds, and their counterparts in asset management, banking and professional services to explore policy, regulatory and investment challenges posed by environmental, social and governance themes. See more information on OMFIF’s SPI here.
