Hello there, climate warriors! Get ready to dive into the buzz from Summer Davos 2025, where top experts gathered in the session “Where’s the Capital for Climate?” to tackle one of the biggest challenges of our times: unlocking massive funds for rapid climate action.
At COP29, a historic commitment of $300 billion annually was announced to support emerging economies – a major stride in climate finance. But as discussions revealed, trillions more are needed to fuel the sustainability revolution. 🤯💸
Key voices on the panel included Kenya's minister of energy and petroleum, James Opiyo Wandayi, Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change, Nonkululeko Nyembezi from Standard Bank Group (South Africa), and Majid Al Suwaidi of Alterra. They explored how enhanced oversight of carbon credit trading and stronger public-private partnerships can help bridge the finance gap.
This conversation resonates with tech-savvy young professionals across South and Southeast Asia, where fast-paced innovation meets a passion for social impact. The session underscored that every idea counts in driving a greener, more sustainable future. Let’s keep pushing for change – together, we can turn the tide! 🌱🚀
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Watch: Summer Davos session – 'Where's the Capital for Climate?'
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