As part of the World Bank Group delegation at COP29, IFC will showcase its efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive growth in emerging markets. Please watch this space for the upcoming schedule of events, new research and important announcements IFC plans to make at the summit.
IFC's Schedule of Events at COP29 (tentative and subject to change)
All events are in Azerbaijan (AZT/GMT+4) timezone.
Unlocking Power Markets for Decarbonization
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 5:00pm - 5:45 pm (GMT+4) (see local time)
Explore how reimagining power market designs can accelerate the clean energy transition in emerging economies. Join global leaders and experts as they discuss cutting-edge strategies to repurpose power markets to attract private capital, scale up renewables, and expand energy access.
Scaling EMDE Financial Markets’ Climate Transition
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 10:00am - 10:45 am (GMT+4) (see local time)
This event will cover the roles that banks, funds and regulators play in accelerating the climate transition. Learn how IFC’s partner financial institutions have been providing private sector finance at scale in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs), but also how they have been preparing for the opportunities and risks brought on by climate change.
The Critical Link: Empowering Utilities for the Energy Transition
Friday, November 15, 2024, 11:00am - 11:45 am (GMT+4) (see local time)
By 2040, electricity grids globally will need to be expanded and upgraded to the equivalent of double their current size in order to support the energy transition, achieve universal access, and manage increasingly complex power flows. Mobilizing the necessary investment while ensuring an affordable supply of energy for all will require financially sustainable power utilities. The World Bank Group is well positioned, and scaling up its efforts, to strengthen utilities in emerging markets in support of SDG7 and the Paris Agreement.
Enabling and Accelerating the Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sector in Emerging Markets
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:00am - 9:45 am (GMT+4) (see local time)
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation on industrial decarbonization in emerging markets. Join industry, financial, and government leaders as they discuss the challenges and innovative strategies to achieve impactful results and meet the targets of the Paris Agreement.
Enabling Green Hydrogen in Emerging Markets
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 5:00pm – 5:45pm (GMT+4) (see local time)
While the business case for green hydrogen faces some challenges, there are opportunities for the discerning investor in emerging markets, and the climate benefits are unmatched. Our panel will take stock of the status and explore some key topics such as: What kind of projects are likely to succeed? What are project developers experiencing? How are policies and regulatory trends shaping the developments?
Inaction Costs Us All: How the Private Sector Can Lead on Climate-Health Nexus
Monday, November 18, 2024, 3:00pm – 3:45pm (GMT+4) (see local time)
The event will bring together leaders from the pharmaceutical, investment, and philanthropic sectors to examine the intersection of climate change, health, and human capital. Discussions will focus on climate-related health challenges, decarbonization, and technologies, highlighting the private sector's crucial role in fostering innovation, resilience and overall well-being..
Using Climate Financing to Enhance Water Conservation through Precision Irrigation
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 10:00am – 10:45am (GMT+4) (see local time)
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the transformative potential of precision irrigation in achieving climate resilience, regenerative agriculture, and food and nutrition security. The panelists will also discuss the role of climate finance in scaling the use of this cutting-edge technology.
Greening Affordable Housing Affordably
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 3:00pm – 3:45pm (GMT+4) (see local time)
Join us for an introduction to the groundbreaking work underway to adapt EDGE, IFC’s green building certification platform, to finance and certify self-built affordable housing through leading local financial institutions. Using solar energy and resource efficiency, green self-build housing results in reduced resource constraints on local grids and lowers operational costs for cash-strapped families. This model has significant opportunity to scale globally beyond the pilot cases in India.
Road to Zero Emissions; Innovations in Electrifying Mass Transit Bus Systems
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 11:00am – 11:45am (GMT+4) (see local time)
In this electrifying session, industry leaders reveal groundbreaking insights on transforming public mass transit bus systems to combat global warming. Learn from experts about innovations and challenges in scaling electric mass transit in developing countries and driving the global decarbonization and inclusive mobility agenda.