Private Sector Contributions to Climate Action

Experts highlight the vital role of businesses in this global challenge and how their power to innovate, invest, and scale solutions can propel the transition to a low-carbon economy. Moderator: • Dr. Raidan Alsaqqaf - Resident Economist & COP28 Technical Lead, UN RCO. Lead Presentation: •Lucas Ribeiro - Climate Action Accelerator, UN Global Compact. •Adele Guidot - Programme Lead, UN Global Compact UAE Local Network. Commentary: • Krishnan Narasimhan - Global Lead, Climate Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Programme, UNCDF. • Shemina Amarsy - Advisor on Sustainability Standards & Value Chains, ITC. •Jerome Auchere, Senior Director, WGEO

This webinar is part of the 28-for-28 Event Series by the United Nations in UAE to engage with the public on topics related to climate ahead of the Climate Change Conference (COP28).