Date | Time | Activity | Venue |
Mon 1 Dec | 14.00-17.00 | Technical sessions hosted by the European Investment Bank 14:00 – 15:45 Geopolitics of the energy transition and the role of Ministries of Finance 15:45 – 16:00 break 16:00 – 17:00 Introduction to macro-economic modeling | European Investment Bank (EIB), EKI Building, 98-100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer, L-2950 Meeting room number: E4118. |
17.45-22.00 | Welcome reception and dinner | Mudam Luxembourg,
Museum of Modern Art,
Grand-Duc Jean
3, Park Dräi Eechelen
L-1499 |
Tues 2 Dec | 9.00 - 10.00 | Members-only session CFMCA Governance issues update Strategic priorities for 2026, including new modes of work and dialogue with NGFS
| Ministers Room, The European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL) 4 Place de l’Europe – L-1499 |
10.00-10.15 | Opening Remarks Ralien Bekkers (Co-Chair Deputy) and Ana Zoric (Incoming Co-Chair Deputy) Sharon Yang, CFMCA Secretary
| Ministers Room, ECCL |
10.15 - 11.15 | Core Plenary 1 – Looking back on 2025, and what it means for 2026 Reviewing climate finance outcomes and developments Discussion of key messages from COP30, Circle of Finance Ministers, Baku to Belem Roadmap, G20 and Coalition’s own work Looking ahead to 2026
| Ministers Room, ECCL |
11.15 –11.45 | Break | |
11.45 – 12.45 | Core Plenary 2 – Next steps for sustainable finance Developments in sustainable finance frameworks internationally and future priorities, including integrating adaptation
| Ministers Room, ECCL |
12.45 - 13.45 | Lunch | ECCL Restaurant |
13.45 - 15.00 | Breakout 1 - Macro-modelling in Europe | Delegates Room, ECCL |
Breakout 2 - European institutional funding for climate | Delegates Room, ECCL |
15.00 - 15.15 | Break | |
15.15 - 16.30 | Breakout 3 - Carbon pricing developments in Europe Update and discussion on recent carbon pricing developments, such as CBAMs, ETS, ETS2, Social Climate Fund
| Delegates Room, ECCL |
Breakout 4 - Mobilizing private finance internationally and to EMDEs | Delegates Room, ECCL |
16.30 - 17.30 | Core Plenary 3 – Climate & Security How do you expect rising NATO-related defense expenditures to influence your country’s capacity to maintain or accelerate climate action, and what trade-offs or synergies do you foresee in your budget planning? In what ways could the NATO 1.5% defense spending target support projects that also strengthen the climate transition, for example, through investments in energy security, resilience, or technology innovation, and how are you approaching this discussion within your government? How should finance ministries approach long-term fiscal strategy in a context where security needs are growing while climate commitments remain urgent, and what principles can help balance these priorities?
| Ministers Room, ECCL |
18.00 - 20.00 | Dinner | Restaurant Public House, 7, Boulevard Franklin D. Roosevelt, L-2450 Luxembourg Ville-Haute. |
Wed 3 Dec | 9.00 - 10.15 | Breakout 5 - Export Credit Agencies | Delegates Room, ECCL |
Breakout 6 - Balancing nature protection and economic growth | Delegates Room, ECCL |
10.15 - 10.30 | Break | |
10.30- 11.00 | Core Plenary 4 –Flagship Guide - Which topics under Adaptation & Resilience are most relevant for your context and should be included in the new iteration of the Guide?
- Which topics under Nature & Biodiversity should be prioritised?
- Which topics under Industrial Policy, Trade & Competitiveness are most important for your country?
- Are there any important issues missing?
- Are there case studies or inputs you or your institution could contribute?
| Ministers Room, ECCL |
11.00 - 12.00 | Core Plenary 5 - Implementing NDCs What are the main elements of your country or region's updated NDC, and which measures are most relevant from the perspective of Ministries of Finance? To what extent was your MoF in the development of the updated NDC? What are the main financial, regulatory, or institutional barriers to implementing NDC measures in your country, and what support or coordination mechanisms—national or EU-level—would be most helpful in overcoming them?
| Ministers Room, ECCL |
12.00 - 12.45 | Closing Plenary – Reflections, key messages and next steps | Ministers Room, ECCL |
