Planning ambitious, investable NDCs: De-risking approaches to attract private investment

Date: 12 June 2025
Time: (runs twice)

  • Round 1: 11:15 – 12:30 hrs
  • Round 2: 14:00 – 15:15 hrs

Room: Birch/Yew 

By designing investable Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), countries can signal their government priorities and attract the private capital essential for meeting ambitious climate targets. To achieve this, collaboration between governments, public financial institutions, and the private sector is crucial. The session focuses on understanding private sector needs and developing actionable roadmaps for mobilizing capital.

It will promote collective discussions to identify challenges and opportunities based on insights provided by representatives of key stakeholders.
De-risking mechanisms are crucial for addressing climate financing challenges, such as the “green premium” and lack of track record for climate-oriented businesses.

Contributors: to be confirmed

  • Roopal Kanabar, Senior Consultant for Private Sector Engagement, GCF
  • Kavita Sinha, Director Department of Private Sector Facility, GCF
  • Jim Brands, Climate Fund Managers
  • Shah Jahan Mirza, Managing Director, Private Power and Infrastructure Board, Ministry of Energy, Pakistan
  • Felix Steinberg, Head of the CATAL1.5°T Latin America platform
  • Martin Erwald Lead, Hamburg Sustainability Platform
  • Paola Pedroza, Lead Investment Officer, Climate Finance, IDB Invest

Organizers: GCF