Time 

Agenda Item

Speaker  

1 min 

Welcome by the Moderator

Sharon Yang, Coalition Secretary 

8 min 

Introduction

• Introduce the Coalition of Finance Ministers, Brazil, and their joint work

• Set out core questions: how can Finance Ministries align development objectives, fiscal policy, and climate action in support of green growth? What tools can they use to implement NDCs/NAPs as part of wider economic strategy?

Tatiana Rosito, Vice Minister of Finance, Brazil  

Ralien Bekkers, Co-Chair Deputy, Ministry of Finance, The Netherlands  

5 min

Opening Remarks

• Framing the important role of Finance Ministries in implementing NDCs

• Connecting domestic action of Finance Ministers with ambition to reach $1.3trn of external finance for developing countries.

Selwin Hart, UN Assistant Secretary- General 

50 min  

Remarks from Panelists

• Present appealing country case studies that demonstrate effective approaches to implementing NDCs, also illustrating certain recommendations of the COP30 Circle of Finance Ministers Report. The case studies will showcase how strengthening domestic action and enabling environments can mobilize climate finance for all countries, respective to their particular national circumstance.

• Share lessons learned and best practice on coordination and delivery mechanisms including country platforms, national transition plans, and green industrial strategies. Highlight Finance Ministries’ efforts to enhance their use of analytical tools and macroeconomic models, supported by robust data and assessment frameworks, to inform decision-making across public budgets and regulations

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, Egypt 

Tariye Gbadegesin, CEO Climate Investment Funds (CIF) 

Tatiana Rosito, Vice Minister of Finance, Brazil 

Michel Heijdra, Vice Minister for Climate and Energy (formerly at the Ministry of Finance), The Netherlands 

Juan Labat, Environmental Affairs Coordinator, Ministry of Finance, Uruguay 

Lennart Duschinger, Head of Sustainable Finance, Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg 

Ani Dasgupta, CEO World Resources Institute (WRI)

15 min

Q&A with the Audience

Specific questions and discussion points to drive group discussion, exploring:

• How these best practices and lessons learned may be applicable in other countries

• How can Finance Ministries use the roadmap to effectively guide and align financial flows with climate and economic priorities?

As above + interaction with audience  

5 min  

Reflections and Looking Ahead

• Summary of key messages from the discussion

• Presentation of the CAS interactive map

• Outlining next steps for the Coalition of Finance Ministers and the Circle of Finance Ministers

Sam Mugume, Co-Chair Deputy, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda