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16h30-18h   

AGENDA : Implementing NDCs: how Finance Ministries can integrate climate goals into economic strategy

Speaker  

1 min 

Welcome  

Sharon Yang, Coalition Secretary 

8 min  

Introduction  

  • Introduce Coalition, 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 and NAPs as part of wider economic strategy?   

  • Introduce moderator 

Tatiana Rosito, Vice Minister, Brazil  

Ralien Bekkers, Co-Chair Deputy, 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, Moderator 

 

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, Climate Investment Funds (CIF) 

Tatiana Rosito, Vice Minister, Brazil 

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

Juan Labat, Environmental Affairs Coordinator, Uruguay 

Lennart Duschinger, Head of Sustainable Finance, Luxembourg 

Ani Dasgupta, World Resources Institute (WRI) 

15 min  

Q&A   

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 mins  

Reflections and looking ahead 

  • Summary of key messages from the discussion 

  • Presentation of the CAS interactive map 

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

Sam Mugume, Co-Chair Deputy, Uganda