Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:03:43 -0500 https://www.understandingclimatefinance.com en-us © 2026 Understanding Climate Finance yes 52e9956d-3919-5410-aea2-fc55d730250a Faheem Noor Ali episodic false Climate Finance is finally getting the spotlight that it deserves on the global stage as a method to combat climate change.  But what is climate finance?  Is it really helping?

My name is Faheem Noor Ali and I am exploring the intersection of climate and capitalism to see how we can invest in climate while not treating it as a charitable expense, but as a reality to which we need to respond.  

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Faheem Noor Ali https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ed34q73nuc0f03mmda2h34m2qrlp?.jpg Faheem Noor Ali Blended Finance as a powerful tool in Development Finance Development Finance has always needed to evolve with the needs of the time, but where is it succeeding or failing?  I am joined by Dalburg’s Kusi Hornberger, author of Scaling Impact and Convergence CEO Joan Larrea to talk about how Development Finance can play a better role in driving impact and how blended finance, in particular, can be a useful tool in getting more projects financed in the developing world.

]]> Development Finance has always needed to evolve with the needs of the time, but where is it succeeding or failing?  I am joined by Dalburg’s Kusi Hornberger, author of Scaling Impact and Convergence CEO Joan Larrea to talk about how Development Finance can play a better role in driving impact and how blended finance, in particular, can be a useful tool in getting more projects financed in the developing world.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-13585887 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2959 1 29 full false IDB Invest’s Energy Chief talks about opportunities in Latin America and Carribean Elizabeth Robberechts, Chief of Energy and Infrastructure at IDB Invest, joins the podcast this week to talk about how they look at investments and investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.  She shares how the Inter American Bank’s investment arm is prioritizing climate finance in the region, including investment into climate adaptation, and key sectors and geographies where they would like to invest in going forward.

 

 

]]> Elizabeth Robberechts, Chief of Energy and Infrastructure at IDB Invest, joins the podcast this week to talk about how they look at investments and investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.  She shares how the Inter American Bank’s investment arm is prioritizing climate finance in the region, including investment into climate adaptation, and key sectors and geographies where they would like to invest in going forward.

 

 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-12945773 Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2635 1 28 full false How can Web3 and Regenerative Economics fight climate change? The concepts of Web3 and Regenerative Economics is new to many of us, but both can play a key role in addressing climate change.  Anna Lerner, CEO of the Climate Collective, shares how digital technologies will play a transformative role to unlock climate action at scale.

]]> The concepts of Web3 and Regenerative Economics is new to many of us, but both can play a key role in addressing climate change.  Anna Lerner, CEO of the Climate Collective, shares how digital technologies will play a transformative role to unlock climate action at scale.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-12272829 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1791 1 27 full false How World Bank’s MIGA insures climate project in challenging environments The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is the political insurance arm of the World Bank Group and provides a number of financial products for project developers working in the toughest environments.  Olga Calabozo Garrido, who leads MIGA’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean, shares how they evaluate and price risk in the region and how they add value to private investors who are keen to invest in climate focus projects. 

]]> The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is the political insurance arm of the World Bank Group and provides a number of financial products for project developers working in the toughest environments.  Olga Calabozo Garrido, who leads MIGA’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean, shares how they evaluate and price risk in the region and how they add value to private investors who are keen to invest in climate focus projects. 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-12015258 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1942 1 26 full false The UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator and its innovative approach to technical assistance Accessing climate financing at scale can prove challenging because of a lack of track record or visibility to attract the right investors. Ian Callaghan, originator of the Climate Finance Accelerator concept, explains how the Climate Finance Accelerator looks to address this ‘missing middle’ through country specific programs and developing a sustainable pipeline of bankable, low-carbon projects. Learn about the Climate Finance Accelerator, funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, in this episode.

]]> Accessing climate financing at scale can prove challenging because of a lack of track record or visibility to attract the right investors. Ian Callaghan, originator of the Climate Finance Accelerator concept, explains how the Climate Finance Accelerator looks to address this ‘missing middle’ through country specific programs and developing a sustainable pipeline of bankable, low-carbon projects. Learn about the Climate Finance Accelerator, funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, in this episode.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-11900199 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1627 1 25 full false Upstream Investing: Don Purka shares how IFC goes deeper in emerging markets Don Purka, Principal Investment Officer for Energy at IFC, describes how IFC's shift to investing "upstream" in emerging markets to address the market conditions that have hindered investments in the past. We talk about energy investments in Africa and the role that IFC has played in catalyzing industries that have crowded in other investors.  

]]> Don Purka, Principal Investment Officer for Energy at IFC, describes how IFC's shift to investing "upstream" in emerging markets to address the market conditions that have hindered investments in the past. We talk about energy investments in Africa and the role that IFC has played in catalyzing industries that have crowded in other investors.  

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-11864379 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 2408 1 24 full true How British International Investment looks to address climate change through investment What is Britain doing to address international climate change?  Geoff Manley, from the newly minted British International Investment, talk about the development finance institution’s approach to investment and how Britain is approaching international climate investing.

]]> What is Britain doing to address international climate change?  Geoff Manley, from the newly minted British International Investment, talk about the development finance institution’s approach to investment and how Britain is approaching international climate investing.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-11816486 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2033 1 23 full false FinDev Canada on investing and strategy moving forward What is FinDev Canada and what does it do?  Since its inception a few years ago, FinDev Canada has been committed to making impactful investments in Africa and Latin America.   Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, joins the podcast to share priority areas for the organization and what they aim to build in the years to come.

 

]]> What is FinDev Canada and what does it do?  Since its inception a few years ago, FinDev Canada has been committed to making impactful investments in Africa and Latin America.   Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, joins the podcast to share priority areas for the organization and what they aim to build in the years to come.

 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-10957283 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1938 1 22 full false How the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) works globally? The US DFC is a relatively new Development Finance Institution since it evolved from its predecessor, OPIC.  This has meant a greater emphasis on climate, a wider range of financial instruments at their disposal (such as equity and TA) and presents new opportunities for project developers.  Nadia Khawar, Director for Business Development in the Office of Structured Finance and Insurance at DFC, shares how DFC operates, where it is keen to invest and how they can work with Canadian projects in emerging markets.

]]> The US DFC is a relatively new Development Finance Institution since it evolved from its predecessor, OPIC.  This has meant a greater emphasis on climate, a wider range of financial instruments at their disposal (such as equity and TA) and presents new opportunities for project developers.  Nadia Khawar, Director for Business Development in the Office of Structured Finance and Insurance at DFC, shares how DFC operates, where it is keen to invest and how they can work with Canadian projects in emerging markets.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-10687387 Thu, 26 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1736 1 21 full false IDB Natural Capital Labs Greg Watson shares the critical role NC plays in climate change and development Why is Natural Capital investing so important?  IDB’s Natural Capital Lab lead Greg Watson shares the priorities of the IDB around investing into nature based solutions and the financial instruments they support to make NBS investing a reality.

]]> Why is Natural Capital investing so important?  IDB’s Natural Capital Lab lead Greg Watson shares the priorities of the IDB around investing into nature based solutions and the financial instruments they support to make NBS investing a reality.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-10458232 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2574 1 20 full false Canadian Commercial Corporation’s Antony Rizk on Canadian exporters The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is truly a unique Crown corporation that allows Canadian companies to compete for government-to-government contracts by putting Canada behind its industry and exporters.  Antony Rizk explains how they get this done with the care it deserves and how they make Canada competitive. 

 

 

]]> The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is truly a unique Crown corporation that allows Canadian companies to compete for government-to-government contracts by putting Canada behind its industry and exporters.  Antony Rizk explains how they get this done with the care it deserves and how they make Canada competitive. 

 

 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-10355868 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2718 1 19 full false IDB Lab’s Anita Fiori shares how they invest in start ups in Latin America and Caribbean IDB Lab’s is a unique entity within the DFI community because of the early stage investments they can make.  Anita Fiori leads IDB Lab’s venture capital and direct loans operations and shares how they are making catalytic investments in the region. 

 

]]> IDB Lab’s is a unique entity within the DFI community because of the early stage investments they can make.  Anita Fiori leads IDB Lab’s venture capital and direct loans operations and shares how they are making catalytic investments in the region. 

 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-10264283 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0400 2256 1 18 full false Dutch investor FMO’s Floor van Oppen explains FMO’s work in blended finance We’re back in the Netherlands, this time with the Dutch Financial Institution, FMO. A user of blended finance before it was known as blended finance, FMO has a lot of experience in leveraging private capital. Floor van Oppen explains how through the lens of climate action.   

]]> We’re back in the Netherlands, this time with the Dutch Financial Institution, FMO. A user of blended finance before it was known as blended finance, FMO has a lot of experience in leveraging private capital. Floor van Oppen explains how through the lens of climate action.   

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-10183781 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1809 1 17 full false Recap on COP26 and Climate Finance for 2021 In the final episode for 2021, Faheem and Rachel reflect on the conversation with Ambassador Fuller and share more information that came out of COP26 and from the MDBs on climate investing.   

 

]]> In the final episode for 2021, Faheem and Rachel reflect on the conversation with Ambassador Fuller and share more information that came out of COP26 and from the MDBs on climate investing.   

 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-9733045 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1208 1 16 full false Canada at COP26: Reflections from Canada's Climate Change Ambassador Patricia Fuller Ambassador Patricia Fuller is Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change and was a member of Canada’ delegation to COP26 in Glasgow.  She shares her impressions of COP and outlines Canada’s contributions to COP26 and climate change and how climate financing will be deployed.  

]]> Ambassador Patricia Fuller is Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change and was a member of Canada’ delegation to COP26 in Glasgow.  She shares her impressions of COP and outlines Canada’s contributions to COP26 and climate change and how climate financing will be deployed.  

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-9732993 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1980 1 15 full false Darren Moens explains Climate Fund Managers’ unique approach to climate investments Climate Fund Managers is about to launch their second fund focused on water, oceans and sanitation. In this episode, Darren Moens explains to Rachel Soares (Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Europe) how this Dutch-based climate fund mobilises private and public sector capital, and is looking for water/wastewater/waste project developers.

]]> Climate Fund Managers is about to launch their second fund focused on water, oceans and sanitation. In this episode, Darren Moens explains to Rachel Soares (Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Europe) how this Dutch-based climate fund mobilises private and public sector capital, and is looking for water/wastewater/waste project developers.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-9532902 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1356 1 14 full true Denise Odaro, IFC’s IR head, talks about Treasury and ESG among its partners What is the role of IFC Treasury and how does it work with Financial Institution to advance Climate objectives?  This week we are joined by IFC’s Head of Industrial Relations, Esohe Denise Odaro, who describes how the IFC Treasury function works and how they incentivized financial institutions to reach ESG objectives.  Denise also is the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Green, Social and Sustainability-Linked Bonds Principles hosted by the International Capital Markets Association and was names by Environmental Finance as 2020 “Personality of the Year”. 

]]> What is the role of IFC Treasury and how does it work with Financial Institution to advance Climate objectives?  This week we are joined by IFC’s Head of Industrial Relations, Esohe Denise Odaro, who describes how the IFC Treasury function works and how they incentivized financial institutions to reach ESG objectives.  Denise also is the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Green, Social and Sustainability-Linked Bonds Principles hosted by the International Capital Markets Association and was names by Environmental Finance as 2020 “Personality of the Year”. 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-9457805 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1372 1 13 full false Impact Investors and DFIs- A Canadian example of how to work with DFIs In this episode, we welcome back Alexa Blain, co-founder and Managing Partner of Deetken Impact. She follows up on her Climate Finance Roundtable Discussion (Episode 9) and shares her experience on building a pipeline of projects to invest in and how they have partnered with DFIs, such as IDB Lab. 

]]> In this episode, we welcome back Alexa Blain, co-founder and Managing Partner of Deetken Impact. She follows up on her Climate Finance Roundtable Discussion (Episode 9) and shares her experience on building a pipeline of projects to invest in and how they have partnered with DFIs, such as IDB Lab. 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-9282000 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1092 1 12 full false IDB's Michelle Hallack described the hydrogen potential in Latin America and Carribean The InterAmerican Development Bank's Senior Specialist on Hydrogen joins the podcast this week to talk about hydrogen as a renewable energy source.  Michelle Hallack leads IDB's Energy Team on Hydrogen research, drawing from her strong academic and professional experience over the last 15 years,

]]> The InterAmerican Development Bank's Senior Specialist on Hydrogen joins the podcast this week to talk about hydrogen as a renewable energy source.  Michelle Hallack leads IDB's Energy Team on Hydrogen research, drawing from her strong academic and professional experience over the last 15 years,

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-9036677 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1687 1 11 full false Michelle Hallack (BID) décrit le potentiel de l’hydrogène pour les régions de l’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes  La spécialiste principal de l'hydrogène à la Banque interaméricaine de développement parle de l'hydrogène comme source d'énergie renouvelable. Michelle Hallack dirige l'équipe de l’Énergie et de la recherche sur l’hydrogène à la BID en s'appuyant sur sa solide expérience universitaire et professionnelle des 15 dernières années.

]]>  La spécialiste principal de l'hydrogène à la Banque interaméricaine de développement parle de l'hydrogène comme source d'énergie renouvelable. Michelle Hallack dirige l'équipe de l’Énergie et de la recherche sur l’hydrogène à la BID en s'appuyant sur sa solide expérience universitaire et professionnelle des 15 dernières années.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-9036655 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1437 1 11 full false Vincent Duijnhouwer discute des engagements de la BERD en matière de financement climatique La Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement (BERD) a pris des engagements majeurs en matière de financement climatique. Dans cet épisode, la Déléguée commerciale en développement des affaires pour le financement climatique Line Poulin-Larivière rencontre Vincent Duijnhouwer pour comprendre l’approche de la BERD dans ce secteur.

 

]]> La Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement (BERD) a pris des engagements majeurs en matière de financement climatique. Dans cet épisode, la Déléguée commerciale en développement des affaires pour le financement climatique Line Poulin-Larivière rencontre Vincent Duijnhouwer pour comprendre l’approche de la BERD dans ce secteur.

 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8828046 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1196 1 10 full false Vincent Duijnhouwer discusses EBRDs Climate Finance commitments The European Bank for reconstruction and development has made aggressive Climate Finance commitments. In this special episode, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Europe Rachel Soares interviews Vincent Duijnhouwer to talk about how the EBRD is approaching global climate finance. 

]]> The European Bank for reconstruction and development has made aggressive Climate Finance commitments. In this special episode, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Europe Rachel Soares interviews Vincent Duijnhouwer to talk about how the EBRD is approaching global climate finance. 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8828031 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1268 1 10 full false US and Canada Climate Finance Policy In this final session of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 27th, Faheem Noor Ali moderates a discussion on US and Canadian Climate Finance policy for emerging markets. Introductory remarks are made by Ambassador Patricia Fuller (Ambassador for Climate Change Government of Canada) and she is joined in a lively discussion with Dr. Sue Szabo (Global Affairs Canada), Elizabeth Lien (US Department of Treasury) and Aparna Shrivastava (US Development Finance Corporation). In this session, we learn about the opportunities and challenges in developing climate finance policy and how both governments are looking forward to climate finance commitments and how those commitments create an enabling environment for businesses. 

]]> In this final session of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 27th, Faheem Noor Ali moderates a discussion on US and Canadian Climate Finance policy for emerging markets. Introductory remarks are made by Ambassador Patricia Fuller (Ambassador for Climate Change Government of Canada) and she is joined in a lively discussion with Dr. Sue Szabo (Global Affairs Canada), Elizabeth Lien (US Department of Treasury) and Aparna Shrivastava (US Development Finance Corporation). In this session, we learn about the opportunities and challenges in developing climate finance policy and how both governments are looking forward to climate finance commitments and how those commitments create an enabling environment for businesses. 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8753726 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 4340 1 9 full false Blended Finance Solutions for Climate Blended Finance plays a critical role in helping bridge the gap between the supply and demand of finance in climate project finance. Chris Clubb (Convergence Finance) moderates a critical discussion between blended finance thought leaders Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Matthieu Pegon (IDB Invest) and Robert Probyn (FCDO/UK) as a part of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 26th. In this session, they share the catalytic role blended finance can play in making projects investable and provide warnings as to what blended finance is and is not.

]]> Blended Finance plays a critical role in helping bridge the gap between the supply and demand of finance in climate project finance. Chris Clubb (Convergence Finance) moderates a critical discussion between blended finance thought leaders Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Matthieu Pegon (IDB Invest) and Robert Probyn (FCDO/UK) as a part of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 26th. In this session, they share the catalytic role blended finance can play in making projects investable and provide warnings as to what blended finance is and is not.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8753722 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 4391 1 9 full false Demand of Capital in Climate Finance The second session of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 25th has Paulo Martelli (FinDev Canada) and Christian Wray (JCM Power) switching roles from the first session and they are joined by Alexa Blain (Deetken Impact) to talk about the supply of capital in climate finance. In this session, these two Canadian firms share their experiences working with DFIs and provide best practices on how to develop strong relationships with these investors. 

]]> The second session of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 25th has Paulo Martelli (FinDev Canada) and Christian Wray (JCM Power) switching roles from the first session and they are joined by Alexa Blain (Deetken Impact) to talk about the supply of capital in climate finance. In this session, these two Canadian firms share their experiences working with DFIs and provide best practices on how to develop strong relationships with these investors. 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8753480 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 4086 1 9 full false Supply of Capital in Climate Finance On May 25th, Christian Wray, CEO for JCM Power, moderated a panel with Paulo Martelli (FinDev Canada), Elizabeth Robberechts (IDB Invest) and Nuru Lama (International Finance Corporation) in the first session of the Embassy of Canada's Climate Finance Roundtable. Our guests discuss how IFIs and DFIs approach project investment opportunities, provide guidelines on their investment priorities and share insights on how to pitch to IFI investors.

]]> On May 25th, Christian Wray, CEO for JCM Power, moderated a panel with Paulo Martelli (FinDev Canada), Elizabeth Robberechts (IDB Invest) and Nuru Lama (International Finance Corporation) in the first session of the Embassy of Canada's Climate Finance Roundtable. Our guests discuss how IFIs and DFIs approach project investment opportunities, provide guidelines on their investment priorities and share insights on how to pitch to IFI investors.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8753440 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3752 1 9 full false IFC Wind expert Sean Whitaker discusses opportunities in Renewable Energy Sean Whittaker, Principle Renewable Energy Specialist with the International Finance Corporation, the private sector financing arm of the World Bank Group.  Sean shared IFC’s perspectives on the opportunity for wind investment in Emerging Markets, opportunities for new technology and programs, and misconceptions about wind energy. 

]]> Sean Whittaker, Principle Renewable Energy Specialist with the International Finance Corporation, the private sector financing arm of the World Bank Group.  Sean shared IFC’s perspectives on the opportunity for wind investment in Emerging Markets, opportunities for new technology and programs, and misconceptions about wind energy. 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8674743 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1268 1 8 full false Sean Whitaker, spécialiste principal pour les industries d’énergies renouvelables à la Société financière internationale, offre un aperçu des opportunités dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables Sean Whitaker, spécialiste principal pour les industries d’énergies renouvelables à la Société financière internationale, la fenêtre pour le secteur privé du Groupe de la Banque mondiale. Sean nous partage les perspectives de la Société financière internationale en ce qui a trait aux opportunités d’investissement dans le secteur éolien dans les marchés émergents, des opportunités liées à de nouveaux programmes et technologies, ainsi que des idées fausses à propos de l’éolien.

]]> Sean Whitaker, spécialiste principal pour les industries d’énergies renouvelables à la Société financière internationale, la fenêtre pour le secteur privé du Groupe de la Banque mondiale. Sean nous partage les perspectives de la Société financière internationale en ce qui a trait aux opportunités d’investissement dans le secteur éolien dans les marchés émergents, des opportunités liées à de nouveaux programmes et technologies, ainsi que des idées fausses à propos de l’éolien.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8674751 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1622 1 8 full false Jérémie Dumon explique comment la Société financière internationale est devenue chef de file en matière de financement mixte La Société financière internationale a déployé un total de 1,6 milliard de dollars en fonds concessionnels afin de soutenir 266 projets à fort impact dans plus de 50 pays au cours de la décennie précédant juin 2020. Jérémie Dumon, Officier Senior pour les Investissements et spécialiste du financement mixte à IFC, explique de quelle manière IFC utilise le financement mixte pour aider les projets susceptibles d'être financés et comment le Canada a aidé son organisation à utiliser le financement innovant.

]]> La Société financière internationale a déployé un total de 1,6 milliard de dollars en fonds concessionnels afin de soutenir 266 projets à fort impact dans plus de 50 pays au cours de la décennie précédant juin 2020. Jérémie Dumon, Officier Senior pour les Investissements et spécialiste du financement mixte à IFC, explique de quelle manière IFC utilise le financement mixte pour aider les projets susceptibles d'être financés et comment le Canada a aidé son organisation à utiliser le financement innovant.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8588509 Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1076 1 7 full false Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante shares how IFC is pioneering modern DFI Blended Finance The International Finance Corporation has deployed a total of $1.6 billion in concessional donor funds to support 266 high-impact projects in over 50 countries in the decade leading up to June 2020.  Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Senior Manager for Blended Finance at IFC, talks about how IFC uses blended finance to help impactful projects become investible and how Canada has helped support IFC in the use of innovative finance.

]]> The International Finance Corporation has deployed a total of $1.6 billion in concessional donor funds to support 266 high-impact projects in over 50 countries in the decade leading up to June 2020.  Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Senior Manager for Blended Finance at IFC, talks about how IFC uses blended finance to help impactful projects become investible and how Canada has helped support IFC in the use of innovative finance.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8588503 Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 924 1 7 full false Stéphanie Émond, VP Impact et Opérations à FinDev Canada, présente l’approche stratégique d’investissement de FinDev Canada. Stéphanie Émond est VP Impact et Opérations à FinDev Canada, l’institution canadienne de financement du développement qui a vu jour il y a environ trois ans. Lors de notre échange, elle nous informe à propos des secteurs et des zones géographiques prioritaires pour FinDev Canada. L’épisode nous permet de comprendre ce que l’organisation recherche en terme de financement de projets.

]]> Stéphanie Émond est VP Impact et Opérations à FinDev Canada, l’institution canadienne de financement du développement qui a vu jour il y a environ trois ans. Lors de notre échange, elle nous informe à propos des secteurs et des zones géographiques prioritaires pour FinDev Canada. L’épisode nous permet de comprendre ce que l’organisation recherche en terme de financement de projets.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8551914 Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1074 1 6 full false Paulo Martelli, Chief Investment Officer for FinDev Canada, shares their investment philosophy. Paulo Martello is the CIO for FinDev Canada, Canada’s Development Finance Institution which came about three years ago.  In our conversation, Paulo shares the investment priority sectors and geographies for FinDev Canada and how to work with them for project finance.

]]> Paulo Martello is the CIO for FinDev Canada, Canada’s Development Finance Institution which came about three years ago.  In our conversation, Paulo shares the investment priority sectors and geographies for FinDev Canada and how to work with them for project finance.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8551896 Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 996 1 6 full false Olivier Mussat, Directeur des investissements du Groupe des Énergies Globales de la Société financière internationale (SFI), partage les priorités d’investissement de la SFI Olivier Mussat, Directeur des investissements du Groupe des Énergies Globales de la Société financière internationale, gère une équipe qui supervise un portefeuille de plus de 11 milliards de dollars d'actifs énergétiques, y compris celui du gaz, de l'électricité et des infrastructures dans les marchés émergents. Lors de notre discussion, Olivier partage le point de vue de la SFI sur l’investissement dans le secteur de l’énergie ainsi que les secteurs dans lesquels l’organisation envisage d’investir au cours des prochaines années.

]]> Olivier Mussat, Directeur des investissements du Groupe des Énergies Globales de la Société financière internationale, gère une équipe qui supervise un portefeuille de plus de 11 milliards de dollars d'actifs énergétiques, y compris celui du gaz, de l'électricité et des infrastructures dans les marchés émergents. Lors de notre discussion, Olivier partage le point de vue de la SFI sur l’investissement dans le secteur de l’énergie ainsi que les secteurs dans lesquels l’organisation envisage d’investir au cours des prochaines années.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8459513 Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1031 1 5 full false Olivier Mussat, Chief Investment Officer for IFC’s Global Energy Group, shares IFC investment priorities Olivier Mussat, CIO for the International Finance Corporation’s Global Energy Group, is a lead in a team that oversees a portfolio of over $11bn of energy assets, including renewable and conventional power plants, Gas and related energy infrastructure in emerging markets.  In our discussion, Olivier shares IFC’s perspective on Energy Investment and where it looks to deploy capital in the coming years.

]]> Olivier Mussat, CIO for the International Finance Corporation’s Global Energy Group, is a lead in a team that oversees a portfolio of over $11bn of energy assets, including renewable and conventional power plants, Gas and related energy infrastructure in emerging markets.  In our discussion, Olivier shares IFC’s perspective on Energy Investment and where it looks to deploy capital in the coming years.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8459509 Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1282 1 5 full false Le Bureau de Directeur exécutif pour le Canada au Groupe de la Banque mondiale Le Canada est un membre fondateur du Groupe de la Banque mondiale (GBM), il est le onzième plus grand actionnaire et occupe un siège permanent au Conseil d'administration, composé de 25 membres. Le Directeur Exécutif du Canada représente une circonscription au conseil d'administration qui comprend aussi l'Irlande et onze pays des Caraïbes du Commonwealth. Karim Morcos, Conseiller Principal du Directeur Exécutif Canadien, explique le rôle du bureau du Directeur Exécutif et les priorités climatiques du Groupe de la Banque mondiale.

]]> Le Canada est un membre fondateur du Groupe de la Banque mondiale (GBM), il est le onzième plus grand actionnaire et occupe un siège permanent au Conseil d'administration, composé de 25 membres. Le Directeur Exécutif du Canada représente une circonscription au conseil d'administration qui comprend aussi l'Irlande et onze pays des Caraïbes du Commonwealth. Karim Morcos, Conseiller Principal du Directeur Exécutif Canadien, explique le rôle du bureau du Directeur Exécutif et les priorités climatiques du Groupe de la Banque mondiale.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8380608 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 858 1 4 full false Canadian Executive Director's Office at the World Bank Group Canada is a founding member of the World Bank Group, is the eleventh largest shareholder in the WBG and holds a permanent seat on the 25-member Board of Executive Directors. The Canadian Executive Director represents a constituency on the Board that includes Ireland and eleven Commonwealth Caribbean countries.  Laura Dorling, Senior Advisor to the Canadian Executive Director explains the role of the Executive Director’s office and the climate priorities of the World Bank Group.

]]> Canada is a founding member of the World Bank Group, is the eleventh largest shareholder in the WBG and holds a permanent seat on the 25-member Board of Executive Directors. The Canadian Executive Director represents a constituency on the Board that includes Ireland and eleven Commonwealth Caribbean countries.  Laura Dorling, Senior Advisor to the Canadian Executive Director explains the role of the Executive Director’s office and the climate priorities of the World Bank Group.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8380600 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 832 1 4 full false Peter Mockel, IFC Principal Industry Specialist, discusses Energy Storage Investing Peter Mockel, Principal Industry Specialist for embedded systems with IFC’s Climate Business Department, talk to us about IFC’s approach to grid scale energy storage (battery) systems, as well as smart utility meters, building management systems, and lighting systems.  Peter's expertise informed the World Bank Group's 2018 commitment of$1 billion for a new global program to accelerate investments in battery storage for energy systems in developing and middle-income countries.

]]> Peter Mockel, Principal Industry Specialist for embedded systems with IFC’s Climate Business Department, talk to us about IFC’s approach to grid scale energy storage (battery) systems, as well as smart utility meters, building management systems, and lighting systems.  Peter's expertise informed the World Bank Group's 2018 commitment of$1 billion for a new global program to accelerate investments in battery storage for energy systems in developing and middle-income countries.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8291756 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 918 1 3 full false Shari Friedman discusses Climate Business at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) The International Finance Corporation, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has more-than doubling the share of climate-related investments from 15% of IFC's total business in 2013 to over 30% in 2020.  Shari Friedman, Acting Global Head for IFC's Climate Strategy and Business Unit, discusses IFC’s work in climate investing and describes how her unit works with investment officers across the institution to make climate-smart investment decisions.

]]> The International Finance Corporation, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has more-than doubling the share of climate-related investments from 15% of IFC's total business in 2013 to over 30% in 2020.  Shari Friedman, Acting Global Head for IFC's Climate Strategy and Business Unit, discusses IFC’s work in climate investing and describes how her unit works with investment officers across the institution to make climate-smart investment decisions.

]]> Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada Buzzsprout-8216310 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 954 1 2 full false Financement mixte et IDB Invest Le financement mixte joue un rôle essentiel dans le financement climatique et permet d'investir des projets climatiques forts et percutants. C’est la raison pour laquelle une partie de l’Engagement de Paris de $2.65 B du Canada est consacrée aux fonds de financement mixte des banques multilatérales de développement, comme la Banque interaméricaine de développement. Line Poulin-Larivière, déléguée commerciale au financement climatique basée à Ottawa, interviewe Matthieu Pegon, responsable du financement mixte chez IDB Invest, au sujet de ses perspectives sur le financement mixte et fournit des informations sur le Fonds canadien pour le climat.

 

]]> Le financement mixte joue un rôle essentiel dans le financement climatique et permet d'investir des projets climatiques forts et percutants. C’est la raison pour laquelle une partie de l’Engagement de Paris de $2.65 B du Canada est consacrée aux fonds de financement mixte des banques multilatérales de développement, comme la Banque interaméricaine de développement. Line Poulin-Larivière, déléguée commerciale au financement climatique basée à Ottawa, interviewe Matthieu Pegon, responsable du financement mixte chez IDB Invest, au sujet de ses perspectives sur le financement mixte et fournit des informations sur le Fonds canadien pour le climat.

 

]]> Faheem Noor Ali Buzzsprout-8030734 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1070 1 1 full false Blended Finance and IDB Invest Blended Finance plays a critical role in Climate Finance and making strong and impactful climate projects investible.  That is why part of Canada’s $2.65 billion Paris Commitment goes toward blended finance funds at multi lateral development banks, such as the Inter American Development Bank.  Pilar Carvajo, Investment Officer in the Blended Finance team at IDB Invest,  discusses blended finance, how it is used at IDB Invest and how the institution is active in climate finance. 

]]> Blended Finance plays a critical role in Climate Finance and making strong and impactful climate projects investible.  That is why part of Canada’s $2.65 billion Paris Commitment goes toward blended finance funds at multi lateral development banks, such as the Inter American Development Bank.  Pilar Carvajo, Investment Officer in the Blended Finance team at IDB Invest,  discusses blended finance, how it is used at IDB Invest and how the institution is active in climate finance. 

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