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Hear from this panel of investment leaders on the way forward post COP30.
How can investors mobilise capital at scale to drive sustainable impact? In this dynamic panel, leading voices from the investment and finance world come together to explore the practical steps needed to unlock trillions for climate and development goals.
Speakers include
Hazel Taylor-Tangen, Investment Director & Head of Investor Desk, BII (Moderator)
Jo Holden, Global Head of Investment Research, Mercer
Alessandra Nibbio, Head of Blended Finance, BlueOrchard
Anand Rajagopal, Head of Sustainability Research, Phoenix Asset Management
Manfred Schepers, Chief Executive Officer, ILX Fund
Jesse Baver, Head of Innovative Finance for Mobilisation, BII
Key topics covered in this discussion include
⦁ Financial innovation and new market structures
⦁ Partnerships between public and private sectors
⦁ The role of data and transparency in investment decisions
⦁ Managing risk and shaping early-stage investments
⦁ Regulatory changes and their impact on capital mobilisation
⦁ Blended finance and catalytic capital strategies
⦁ Building scalable models for climate and sustainable investing
The panel dives into the challenges and opportunities for institutional investors, including insurance and pension funds, and discusses how collaboration, standardisation, and storytelling around risk-adjusted returns can help bridge the gap between ambition and action. Real-world examples and insights from COP, development finance institutions, and asset managers highlight what’s working—and what’s needed next.
Hear from this panel of investment leaders on the way forward post COP30.
How can investors mobilise capital at scale to drive sustainable impact? In this dynamic panel, leading voices from the investment and finance world come together to explore the practical steps needed to unlock trillions for climate and development goals.
Speakers include
Hazel Taylor-Tangen, Investment Director & Head of Investor Desk, BII (Moderator)
Jo Holden, Global Head of Investment Research, Mercer
Alessandra Nibbio, Head of Blended Finance, BlueOrchard
Anand Rajagopal, Head of Sustainability Research, Phoenix Asset Management
Manfred Schepers, Chief Executive Officer, ILX Fund
Jesse Baver, Head of Innovative Finance for Mobilisation, BII
Key topics covered in this discussion include
⦁ Financial innovation and new market structures
⦁ Partnerships between public and private sectors
⦁ The role of data and transparency in investment decisions
⦁ Managing risk and shaping early-stage investments
⦁ Regulatory changes and their impact on capital mobilisation
⦁ Blended finance and catalytic capital strategies
⦁ Building scalable models for climate and sustainable investing
The panel dives into the challenges and opportunities for institutional investors, including insurance and pension funds, and discusses how collaboration, standardisation, and storytelling around risk-adjusted returns can help bridge the gap between ambition and action. Real-world examples and insights from COP, development finance institutions, and asset managers highlight what’s working—and what’s needed next.
