WAPPP Roundtable on Blended Finance for Climate Adaptation

On December 5, 2024, WAPPP hosted an engaging roundtable on ‘Exploring Blended Finance Approaches for Climate Adaptation’, building on COP29’s focus on climate finance. The session explored how public, private, and philanthropic sectors can collaborate to de-risk high-impact initiatives and mobilize capital for climate adaptation.
Expert panelists included Ayesha Bery, Blending Global Finance, Convergence; Morgan Després, European Climate Foundation; Dr. Amgad Elmahdi, Green Climate Fund; Juan Jose Febles, European Investment Bank; Lucia Fuselli, Climate Strategy Consulting & WAPPP Energy Chapter Chair; Fatima Zohra Rahmoun, PPP Unit, Morocco; Executive Member, WAPPP; and Darian Stibbe, CEO, The Partnering Initiative.
Moderated by Max von Abendroth and David A. Dodd, the session highlighted practical solutions to overcome barriers and scale capital for sustainable projects, aligning with global climate goals.