Howden's Climate Risk and Resilience team discuss the role of insurance in climate finance at the Sustainable Development Forum 2024

During Climate Week NYC, Howden's Climate Risk and Resilience team attended the Sustainable Investment Forum, a key event that set the stage for the finance community’s discussions on sustainability. The forum brought together 623 institutional investors and finance leaders, providing a platform for ongoing discussion, collaboration, and partnerships to advance sustainable investment practices both regionally and globally.

Anthony Hobley, Deputy Chair of Howden's CRR team, spoke on the panel "Sustainable Investment Dialogue," focusing on mobilising private capital to scale climate investments in emerging markets ahead of COP29. The discussion centred on strategies for leveraging private sector funding to drive impactful climate solutions in developing economies.

In a fireside chat, Rowan Douglas, CEO of Howden's CRR team, highlighted the crucial role of insurance in driving climate action, emphasising its role in risk management and supporting sustainable investment strategies. Watch Rowan’s keynote below to gain a further insight into these important topics.