Redirecting global savings towards climate investments in developing countries: urgency, means, and benefits

Regional Climate Foundation
November 14, 2025 | Friday
16:15 to
17:15

Redirecting global savings towards climate investments in developing countries is urgent to avoid a bifurcation of these countries towards development paths incompatible with the 1.5°C and 2°C temperature stabilization targets. Cooperative approaches supported by guarantee mechanisms may contribute to this redirection. An example of a multi-sovereign guarantees architecture and deliver the short-term development and macro financial benefits in developing countries. The event will launch a debate about how to exploit this potential by launching a circle of trust between project initiators on the ground, private and public financial institutions, and governments.

  1. Maria Netto Schneider – Head, iCS (Brazil)
  2. D. Dasgupta – Consultant, TERI (India)
  3. Lola Vallejo (France) – Diplomacy and Partnerships Director, European Climate Foundation (ECF)
  4. Stefan Raubenheimer (South Africa) – Consultant, Country Platforms Hub and CIFF
  5. Moderator: E. L. La Rovere – Professor, Head, Centro Clima/COPPE/UFRJ (Brazil)
  • COPPE/UFRJ, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
  • Partner: iCS