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Mitigating and adapting to climate change demanded the widespread adoption of innovative technologies. Development finance played a critical role in supporting the private sector to demonstrate the viability of these technologies and deliver adaptation at scale.
This conference brought researchers and practitioners together to share insights on the challenges and opportunities in climate technology adoption across Africa and Asia.
Session overview: green financing – the enabler of technology adoption
The final session focused on green financing as a critical driver for scaling climate technologies. Experts discussed how innovative financial instruments, lending models, and investment strategies can enable widespread adoption of technologies that support climate adaptation and mitigation.
This conversation brought together leaders from impact investment, banking, and venture capital to share practical insights on mobilising capital for sustainable solutions across emerging markets.
Speakers include:
Maria Smith, Chief Impact Officer, British International Investment (moderator)
Marlene Mueller, Head of Green Bonds, Symbiotics
Lex Rutten, Executive Director, Specialised Lending, Rabobank
Dominic Michel, Investment Director, Novastar Ventures
Ganesh Parajuli, Chief – Retail and Small Business Loans, NMB Bank Limited
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#climatetech #greenfinance #sustainablefinance #climatechange #technologyadoption #developmentfinance #impactinvestment #africa #asia #climateaction #technologyforgood
Mitigating and adapting to climate change demanded the widespread adoption of innovative technologies. Development finance played a critical role in supporting the private sector to demonstrate the viability of these technologies and deliver adaptation at scale.
This conference brought researchers and practitioners together to share insights on the challenges and opportunities in climate technology adoption across Africa and Asia.
Session overview: green financing – the enabler of technology adoption
The final session focused on green financing as a critical driver for scaling climate technologies. Experts discussed how innovative financial instruments, lending models, and investment strategies can enable widespread adoption of technologies that support climate adaptation and mitigation.
This conversation brought together leaders from impact investment, banking, and venture capital to share practical insights on mobilising capital for sustainable solutions across emerging markets.
Speakers include:
Maria Smith, Chief Impact Officer, British International Investment (moderator)
Marlene Mueller, Head of Green Bonds, Symbiotics
Lex Rutten, Executive Director, Specialised Lending, Rabobank
Dominic Michel, Investment Director, Novastar Ventures
Ganesh Parajuli, Chief – Retail and Small Business Loans, NMB Bank Limited
✅ Subscribe for more expert discussions on climate technology adoption, green finance, and sustainable development.
#climatetech #greenfinance #sustainablefinance #climatechange #technologyadoption #developmentfinance #impactinvestment #africa #asia #climateaction #technologyforgood
