Sustainable finance: funding the transition to a low-carbon economy
ISRTC

Sustainable finance: funding the transition to a low-carbon economy

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
12:40 PM - 1:15 PM | Asia/Muscat
English
About
Meeting sustainability goals requires financing mechanisms that support low-carbon projects. Green bonds, ESG investments and other financial tools are essential for scaling clean energy, resilient infrastructure and resource efficiency. Corporate disclosure will need to improve too, to counter greenwashing. What role can sustainable finance play in accelerating the Middle East’s climate ambitions? This session will explore the investment opportunities and challenges in funding a low-carbon future.

Speakers

Wisam Al Said

AGM corporate communications marketing and ESG - National Finance Company

Jennifer Chammas

Regional Head of Sustainability and Sustainable Finance Commercial Banking - HSBC MENAT

Ursula Finsterwald

Head of group sustainability management - LGT Bank

Olympus Manthata

Head, Climate Finance - Development Bank of Southern Africa

Moderators

Michelle Hennessy

graphic detail editor - The Economist