The mitigation of climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, and other grand societal challenges has historically been primarily financed through public funding and private philanthropic giving. Yet, a large financing gap remains, especially in the Global South. The question is: how can we crowd in more private capital to finance innovative solutions in climate tech, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, social inclusion, and others, especially in the Global South?
To better understand the challenges and opportunities in mobilizing more private capital investments - and as a lead up to the Conference of the Parties in Brazil (COP30) - the Sustainable Investing Research Initiative (SIRI) brought together a carefully curated set of key leaders in the public and private sectors, policymakers, and academia, including leaders from the United Nations (UN), World Bank Group, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), philanthropies, family offices, investment managers and asset owners, VC investors, rating agencies, corporate leaders, policymakers, and others. This signature event is an integral part of a broader SIRI Blended Finance effort launched by Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).
The conference was held on 24 September and participants engaged in interactive roundtable discussions on:
- Adaptation and Resilience in the Most Vulnerable Countries: How can we move from disaster relief to investing into resilient and inclusive communities?
- Nature, Land Use, and Food Systems: How can we scale up investments in regenerative agriculture and food systems, especially in the most vulnerable countries?
- Water Resilience and Infrastructure: How can we scale investments in water infrastructure and services, especially in the most vulnerable communities?
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Thank you to all speakers and participants and to our sponsoring partners: Mirova Research Center and SIMFO!
