CLIMATE GOVERNANCE: A COLLECTIVE RESPONSE FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Letko Brosseau Arena
PANELISTS
Jingdong Hua,
Vice-Chair,
International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
Connor Lyons,
Partner and Head of Sustainability,
Power Sustainable
Catherine McKenna, Founder and CEO ; Chair of the United Nations high-level expert group on net zero emissions commitments of non-state entities,
Climate and Nature Solutions ; UN
Dan Wicklum,
Chief Executive Officer,
The Transition Accelerator
MODERATOR
Layalee Ramahi, North America Regional Lead,
UNEP FI
Effective climate governance requires coordinated action across financial institutions, policymakers, and businesses to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Harmonizing climate regulations and fostering regional and multilateral cooperation can strengthen resilience and unlock the financial flows needed to address global climate challenges. How can financial institutions and regulators work together to create a coherent and effective climate policy framework? What role do multilateral financial institutions play in driving capital allocation toward sustainable investments? How can regional cooperation and cross-sector collaboration accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy?
