The investment challenge facing the EU is large. However, in many cases, climate policy is successfully driving investment; in other cases, investment incentives remain weak. This session turns to explore how different types of EU finance can best support the required investment agenda. Where is the biggest green bang for the EU budget buck? The session will explore different types of funding models and financial support e.g. grants - risk-sharing/public loans - commercial finance (loans/bonds) set against investment needs.
Moderation: Chris Hurst, Visiting Fellow, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
Panellists:
• Jan Cornillie, Research Associate, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
• Stefaan Vergote, Adviser for Innovation for a low carbon, resilient economy, DG CLIMA, European Commission
• Silvie Kreibiehl, Chairwoman of the Board, Germanwatch
• Peter Sweatman, Founder & Chief Executive, Climate Strategy & Partners
Conclusion: Chris Hurst, Visiting Fellow, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
All deliberations will take place under the Chatham House rule (no views or positions may be attributed publicly to any participant). This session is co-organised with the EIB Institute, more information and the full programme of the EUI Climate Week 2024 can be found here.