Creating Effective Policy Frameworks and Financing for Climate Change Adaptation

Topics:

• Where do the greatest needs for climate change adaptation related financing lie?
• What is keeping decision makers from choosing more sustainable options for infrastructure development?
• What are the perceived obstacles to raising sufficient capital for climate change adaptation projects?
• What steps have been taken to effectively bridge the financing gap?
• How may the stakeholders work together to more effectively address the financing issue?

Moderated by:

• Adam Freed, Deputy Director, Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability, City of New York, USA
• Alex Nickson, Strategy Manager – Climate Change Adaptation and Water, Greater London Authority, UK

Speakers:

• Trevor Maynard, Manager, Emerging Risks, Lloyds of London, UK
• Jonathan Maxwell, CEO, Sustainable Development Capital, UK
• Dan Hoornweg, Lead Urban Specialist for Cities and Climate Change, World Bank
• David Jackson, Senior Technical Advisor for Local Development, UN Capital Development Fund, Thailand