The Role of Private Climate Finance in Africa

Climate change is a growing threat for Africa, and recent evidence suggests it will harm food security, growth prospects, standards of living, and more. Public and private finance are needed for adaptation and mitigation on the continent, but mobilizing finance for climate action in African countries continues to be a daunting challenge. Ahead of COP27, experts will discuss what needs to be done to attract more public and private finance for climate. The panelists will discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with mobilizing private climate finance for Africa, and will explore the potential of recent announcements like the Glasgow Alliance for Net Zero and the role of public bodies and financial institutions in enabling and mobilizing the necessary transitions.