To win the climate fight, we cannot shy away from hard-to-abate industries

We are living through a moment of unprecedented shocks to our geopolitical, social, and economic systems. The International Energy Agency tells us that by 2030 carbon emissions from heavy industry must decline by 20% and by 93% before 2050 for us to achieve our climate goals. In short: There is no winning our climate fight without reinventing these industries.  CIF’s CEO Mafalda Duarte explains.

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Young advocates: inspiring the next set of climate leaders

Young people are at the forefront of the climate crisis. Despite being one of the groups most vulnerable to the impacts of a changing climate, they have also been one of the most effective leaders and advocates of ambitious climate action. CIF engages with youth groups and young climate leaders.

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World Maritime Day- global shipping must get greener and cleaner

The shipping industry is a keystone for the modern economy, providing transport for international goods and people, access to supplies, jobs and more. But when it comes to climate change, the maritime industry poses a significant problem. CIF is committed to being part of the solution providing access to finance, enhancing regulatory and policy frameworks, providing incentives to deploy innovative clean technologies, and developing firms’ capacity and skills.

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R E S O U R C E S

CIF CEO Mafalda Duarte joins Jason Bordoff of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy to discuss opportunities for financing the clean energy transition in emerging economies including an ambitious new effort to phase out coal in parts of Africa and Asia.

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COMING SOON - CIF’s new website!

Next month, CIF’s new and easy-to-navigate website will be launched. Stay tuned!

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Co-constructing strategic action for transformational change: Deepening collaboration through the Transformational Change Learning Partnership

TCLP will be hosting key partners to plan and build a strategic action plan for transformational change. The in-person workshop will share, shape, and deepen the convening and collaborative role of the TCLP for transformational climate action.

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A journey into international climate finance

CIF and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development are hosting an interactive capacity-building workshop for young people on international climate finance. This event is by invitation only.

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COP27

CIF is pleased to participate in this year’s climate change conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Climate finance is a key topic on the agenda and, led by CEO Mafalda Duarte, CIF's team will be attending and participating in numerous events. Launched soon- CIF's COP27 webpage!

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Co-constructing strategic action for transformational change: Deepening collaboration through the Transformational Change Learning Partnership

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A journey into international climate finance

CIF and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are hosting an interactive capacity-building workshop for young people on international climate finance. This event is by invitation only.

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Enablers: the role of enabling environment in scaling up climate finance

CIF and UK Aid, with the support of EBRD and KPMG, are co-hosting an in-person and online launch of a new report focused on the critical role of technical assistance to enable countries to plan, implement, and reap the benefits of their investments for a low carbon and resilient economy.

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South-South knowledge exchange,
Egypt

The private sector can play a significant and transformative role in helping communities and developing countries adapt and build resilience to climate change. This was the main theme that emerged from the exchange workshop co-hosted with Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation (MOIC).

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Just transition forum Asia 2022

CIF hosted a virtual workshop during the forum on its “Just Transition Toolbox”, a unique resource that provides helpful methods and guidance on how to plan for a just transition.

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UNGA, New York Climate Week, & 13th Clean Energy Ministerial

This month was busy with staff participating in several climate events in New York including sessions on just transitions in coal communities and on mobilizing funds for a green transition. CIF’s CEO featured on two high-level panels at the first-ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum, held in Pittsburgh.

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Just energy transition knowledge exchange & learning sessions

Recently, CIF staff attended The African Climate Foundation’s Knowledge Exchange & Learning Sessions to discuss the complexities and questions around financing aspects of a just transition energy partnership.

"Just Transition is not a silo or a 'priority area'. It is increasingly woven into every project and program we take on, including our work here in South Africa...We at CIF see this moment as an opportunity. To bring to bear our years of experience, and help deliver on this first-of-its-kind model. And to support the government in translating the JET partnership commitments into a coherent investment package." - CEO Mafalda Duarte

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