HP1 Workshop on Scoping Fiscal Impacts of Long-term Climate Strategies

February 01, 2022 - February 01, 2022

This workshop, held under the HP1 workstream, explored how scoping the fiscal impacts of long-term net zero strategies can enable Finance Ministries to a) promote sustainable economic policies, b) prepare and adjust for possible major changes, and c) maintain budget sustainability in this dynamic environment.

6th Ministerial Meeting

October 12, 2021 - October 12, 2021

The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action met today as part of the 2021 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund under Co-Chair H.E. Annika Saarikko, Minister of Finance of Finland, and Co-Chair H.E. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance of Indonesia.

5th Ministerial Meeting

April 06, 2021 - April 06, 2021

The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action met on the margins of the 2021 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund on April 6, 2021, under Co-Chair H.E. Matti Vanhanen, Minister of Finance of Finland, outgoing Co-Chair H.E. Rodrigo Cerda, Minister of Finance of Chile, and incoming Co-Chair H.E. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance of Indonesia.

Debate: Path to Sustainable Recovery

March 16, 2021 - March 16, 2021

On 16 March 2021, we invite you to an online seminar addressing on how to guarantee sustainable recovery in light of the ongoing pandemic and climate change challenges. The two-hour virtual debate is organised by the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) in cooperation with the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.

4th Ministerial Meeting

October 12, 2020 - October 12, 2020

  The Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action took place in a virtual format on October 12, 2020, from 6:30-8:30AM (EDT).

Helsinki Principle 4 Workshop: Green Budgeting

October 05, 2020 - October 05, 2020

  Description As governments formulate budget responses to support economic recovery following the COVID-19 crisis, there is greater momentum to include green perspectives in recovery packages. This comes with increased interest in how green budgeting can support the design and implementation of government budgets that progress climate and environmental goals. The virtual workshop discussed these issues and more, drawing on country experiences. The agenda covered:

Helsinki Principle 5 Webinar on Climate Finance

July 14, 2020 - July 14, 2020

Webinar hosted by Luxembourg and the European Investment Bank.

Helsinki Principle 5 Workshop on Blended Finance

July 07, 2020 - July 07, 2020

  Blended finance instruments aim to address market failures that limit private financial flows for sustainable activities. This workshop, hosted and organised by the Government of Luxembourg with support from the European Investment Bank, provided an opportunity to understand the main concepts of blended finance. The event was opened by Mr. Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance, Luxembourg, and Mr. Christoph Kuhn, Director for Mandate Management, the European Investment Bank, and proceeded with contributions from relevant public and private sector stakeholders.