Mobilising Private Finance: The Example of Export Credit Guarantees
Latest studies estimate that USD 8-9 trillion of climate finance are needed yearly for the green transformation worldwide. The Global Stocktake points out that scaled-up mobilisation of support for climate action in developing countries entails strategically deploying international public finance and instruments, which remain a prime enabler for action. Germany as a member of the Export Finance for Future Initiative committed to the implementation of the COP26 Statement and to align its public trade and export policies with the with the 1.5-degree pathway.
With its climate strategy for the federal export credit guarantee instruments Germany introduces preferential cover conditions for climate-friendly projects. Join us for an insightful event where policymakers, exporters, civil society and financial institutions come together to discuss the role of several instruments, especially export credit guarantees in mobilising private finance for the green transformation. Discover how this instrument can unlock sustainable investments, drive innovation and accelerate the transition towards a greener future.
Speakers

Katie Gallus

Gerlind Heckmann
Deputy Director General at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Eva Steinhaus
Regional Representative for the German Export Credit Agency / Director

Mariane Søndergaard-Jensen
Senior Director, Head of Danish Export Credit Delegation

Bella Tonkonogy
Director

Rodrigo Rendeiro Costeira
Consultant

Nathalie Louat
Global Director of Trade & Supply Chain Finance in the Industries Vice-Presidency at IFC

Stefan Wenzel
Parliamentary State Secretary
Participating organisations
- Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action· organiser
