The role of green bonds in financing climate adaptation

As the urgency of addressing climate change intensifies, green bonds stand out as a crucial financial tool for financing adaptation initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impacts, particularly those with high initial costs. Indeed, green bonds can drive financial systems towards a resilient and adaptive future; however, there is a need for robust frameworks to counteract misalignments and prevent greenwashing in climate adaptation finance. The conference will examine the role of green bonds in climate adaptation, with a focus also on mini green bonds for SMEs adaptation projects.

Session Chair

Francesco Bicciato, Executive Director, Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile - ItaSIF

Programme

14.00 Introduction by the Chair

Speakers:
Lavinia Monti, Dipartimento del Tesoro, Ministero dell'economia e delle finanze
Linda Zeilina, Founder & CEO, International Sustainable Finance Centre (TBC)
Fabrizio Palmucci, Founder, Impactivise and Senior Advisor, Climate Bonds Initiative (TBC)
Isabel Reuss, Senior Climate and Social Advisor, Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile – ItaSIF

15.15 Ecomondo companies’ representatives

15.40 Discussion and closure by the Chair