Takeaways from COP16/29 and Opportunities for Innovation
Tuesday 10th December, 4pm | Online
Green Fintech Trends and Solutions for Nature-related Applications
Tuesday 17th December, 3pm | Online
As world leaders have converged at COP16 in Colombia and COP29 in Azerbaijan, the urgency for rapid and coordinated nature and climate action becomes clear. This two-part webinar series, by the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI), Nature Tech Collective (NTC) and Innovate UK Business Connect, will explore opportunities for green fintech innovation to accelerate action. We will discuss key outcomes and takeaways from both COP processes, explore trends in green fintech and learn from leading companies in the field.
Takeaways from COP16/29 and Opportunities for Innovation, 4pm Tue 10th December 2024
This first webinar will reflect on key outcomes from COP16 and COP29 and the implications for the financial sector. We will discuss opportunities for green fintech innovation in support of financial institutions’ nature and climate ambitions.
Green Fintech Trends and Solutions for Nature-related Applications, 3pm Tue 17th December 2024
This second webinar will highlight market developments in green fintech and showcase innovative solutions from companies around the world. We will discuss innovations for both “greening finance” and “financing green” with an emphasis on nature-related applications.
Speakers
Andy Bennett
Knowledge Transfer Manager - Space, Innovate UK Business Connect (Chair)
Kanika Chandaria
Head of Strategic Partnerships, Agreena
Christophe Christiaen
Head of Innovation and Impact, CGFI (chair)
Sara Clow
VP Strategy and Partnerships, Stratifyx
Glen Delaney
Director of Partnerships, Earth Economics
Thomas Fenal
CTO, Gentian
Daniel Gibbs
Climate Consultant, Enterprise and Climate Propositions, NatWest Group
Josh Gilbert
Co-founder and CEO at Sust Global
Gilad Goren
Executive Director, Nature Tech Collective
Paige Roepers
CEO & Co-Founder, Ocean Ledger
Janak Padhiar
Innovation and Design Associate, CGFI
Paula Palermo
Institutional Partnerships and Sector Intelligence Director, Nature Tech Collective
Megan Pillsbury
Founder & CEO, Dunya Analytics
Lena Thiede
Co-Founding Partner, Planet A Ventures
Mike Wilkins
Executive Director, Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, Imperial College London