Challenge of financing climate change:
Climate mitigation seeks funding

Climate change finance is at the centre of global efforts to mitigate climate change. The scientific community agrees that current efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are far from sufficient to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. To combat climate change effectively, significant investment is needed in climate-friendly technologies, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and adaptation measures in vulnerable regions. However, the question of how and by whom to raise sufficient funds for effective action remains unanswered.

Finding funding for climate change projects is proving to be very complex. Developed countries have a responsibility not only to reduce their own emissions but also to provide financial support to developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This raises the issue of fairness and equity.

Financial instruments such as the United Nations Green Climate Fund have been set up to provide funds for developing and emerging countries. But the money pledged so far falls far short of what is needed. Greater cooperation between governments, international organisations and the private sector is needed to mobilise the necessary financial resources.

Climate change finance is not only an environmental challenge, but also a social and economic one. It requires a redefinition of global priorities and a reallocation of resources towards a sustainable future for all.

Join us and discuss the various options for climate financr with our experts.

Welcome

Dr. Achim Budde
Director, Catholic Academy in Bavaria

Prof. Peter Höppe
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Munich Re Foundation

Keynote

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Panel guests

Prof. Marianne Heimbach-Steins
Director, Institute for Christian Social Sciences, University of Münster
Responsibility in the area of climate protection and climate financing

David Ryfisch
Head of Division, International Climate Policy, Germanwatch
Proposals and demands from the perspective of NGOs

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Evaluation from an economic perspective

Moderation

Renate Bleich
Chair, Munich Re Foundation

Dr. Martin Dabrowski
Director of Studies, Catholic Academy in Bavaria

You are also welcome to join us via the livestream on the day of the event: >Link

The event language is German.

Venue: Catholic Academy in Bavaria, Mandlstraße 23, 80802 Munich

Event time: Tuesday, 4 June 2024 at 7:00 pm
Followed by further discussions with wine and bread in the Academy's park