COP 29: Join the conversation on “Catalysing private investments in water and sanitation with climate impact”

We are pleased to invite you to attend our side event at COP29, “Catalysing Private Investments in Water and Sanitation with Climate Impact,” organised in collaboration with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IGG). The event will occur on Monday, 18 November 2024 from 11:30 to 13:00 CT (8:30–11:00 CET) at the BENELUX-EIB Pavilion (Blue Zone). It can be joined either in person or online.

Event overview

This event will highlight successful investment cases where public and philanthropic funds have played a crucial role in de-risking and attracting private investments into the water and sanitation sector. The discussion will focus on how blended finance mechanisms can unlock climate-smart solutions, promoting sustainable water and sanitation initiatives aligned with achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6).

Panellists from both the public and private sector will explore collaborative strategies to enhance investment outcomes and showcase innovative financial tools for driving transformation in water, sanitation, and climate resilience.

Agenda

Plenary

• Welcome: Josien Sluijs, Managing Director, Aqua for All (Moderator)
• Opening Remarks: Wampie Libon, Director Inclusive Green Growth, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
• Keynote Speech: Ambroise Fayolle, Vice-President, European Investment Bank (EIB)

Panel 1: Catalytic instruments for unlocking climate-smart investments

• Andrea Clerici, Director, European Investment Bank (EIB)
• Anthony Hobley, Deputy Chair Climate Risk & Resilience, Howden Group Holdings
• Amgad Elmahdi, Regional Manager for MENA, Green Climate Fund

Panel 2: Investment cases

• Paul Buysens, co-CEO, Incofin Investment Management
• Aarno Keijzer, Lead Impact Finance, Aqua for All
• Gary White, CEO, Water.org/WaterEquity

Panel 3: How to mobilise additional funding sources?

• Jason Morrison, Head of CEO Water Mandate / President, Pacific Institute
• Herbert Nabaasa, Commissioner of Health Services (Environmental Health), Ministry of Health, Government of Uganda

Join our session as we explore innovative solutions to accelerate private investments in water and sanitation while delivering meaningful climate benefits.

For more details about this event and other sessions at the BENELUX-EIB Pavilion, please visit the official website: COP 29 BENELUX-EIB Pavilion.

Our session will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Livestream links are available on the **Streaming - BENELUX-EIB Pavilion at COP 29.**

We look forward to welcoming you to our session virtually or in person at COP29!