Executive Panel Climate Change: Financial Risks and Opportunities

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Year Published

2019

Contributing Organizations

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Toronto Centre

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate & Transition Finance

Target Audience

Financial Services Providers

Governments & Policymakers

Asset Owners

Asset Managers

Insurers

Relevant Geography

Middle East and North Africa

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Resource Description

This panel discussion explores how climate change is reshaping financial risks and opportunities, with insights from regulators, central banks, and insurers.

Why This Matters

This discussion offers timely insights for financial professionals navigating evolving climate risk expectations. It is relevant for those involved in regulation, investment, or risk management seeking to understand how climate change is reshaping financial policy and practice.

Key Insights

Describes how climate change poses both physical and transition risks to financial stability
Highlights the role of central banks and supervisors in improving climate risk data, disclosure, and scenario analysis
Calls for improvements to stress testing approaches and greater access to concessional finance for vulnerable countries
Underscores the importance of mobilizing private capital and removing barriers to investment in developing countries

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