Green bonds: a strategic tool for 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. 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

14.10-14.30 Linda Zeilina, Founder & CEO, International Sustainable Finance Centre

14.30-14.50 Fabrizio Palmucci, Founder, Impactivise and Senior Advisor, Climate Bonds Initiative

14.50-15.10 Isabel Reuss, Senior Climate and Social Advisor, Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile

15.10-15.40 Representatives of Ecomondo companies:
Mirco Calzolari, Senior Relationship Manager, SACE
Marina Sabinina, Sustainable Finance Manager, A2A S.p.A

15.40 Discussion and closure by the Chair