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Understanding Climate Finance

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May 20, 2021 • 17min

Paulo Martelli, Chief Investment Officer for FinDev Canada, shares their investment philosophy.

Paulo Martello is the CIO for FinDev Canada, Canada’s Development Finance Institution which came about three years ago.  In our conversation, Paulo shares the investment priority sectors and geographies for FinDev Canada and how to work with them for project finance.
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May 20, 2021 • 18min

Stéphanie Émond, VP Impact et Opérations à FinDev Canada, présente l’approche stratégique d’investissement de FinDev Canada.

Stéphanie Émond est VP Impact et Opérations à FinDev Canada, l’institution canadienne de financement du développement qui a vu jour il y a environ trois ans. Lors de notre échange, elle nous informe à propos des secteurs et des zones géographiques prioritaires pour FinDev Canada. L’épisode nous permet de comprendre ce que l’organisation recherche en terme de financement de projets.
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May 6, 2021 • 21min

Olivier Mussat, Chief Investment Officer for IFC’s Global Energy Group, shares IFC investment priorities

Olivier Mussat, Chief Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation, oversees a $11bn portfolio of energy assets. He discusses the IFC’s strategic shift towards renewable energy investments fueled by technological advances and climate urgency. Mussat highlights the evolving strategies for hydrocarbons in developing nations, emphasizing sustainability and local community benefits. He also explores the importance of early engagement with project developers and the challenges of balancing climate goals with developmental needs, particularly in Africa.
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May 6, 2021 • 17min

Olivier Mussat, Directeur des investissements du Groupe des Énergies Globales de la Société financière internationale (SFI), partage les priorités d’investissement de la SFI

Olivier Mussat, Directeur des investissements du Groupe des Énergies Globales de la Société financière internationale, gère une équipe qui supervise un portefeuille de plus de 11 milliards de dollars d'actifs énergétiques, y compris celui du gaz, de l'électricité et des infrastructures dans les marchés émergents. Lors de notre discussion, Olivier partage le point de vue de la SFI sur l’investissement dans le secteur de l’énergie ainsi que les secteurs dans lesquels l’organisation envisage d’investir au cours des prochaines années.
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Apr 22, 2021 • 14min

Le Bureau de Directeur exécutif pour le Canada au Groupe de la Banque mondiale

Le Canada est un membre fondateur du Groupe de la Banque mondiale (GBM), il est le onzième plus grand actionnaire et occupe un siège permanent au Conseil d'administration, composé de 25 membres. Le Directeur Exécutif du Canada représente une circonscription au conseil d'administration qui comprend aussi l'Irlande et onze pays des Caraïbes du Commonwealth. Karim Morcos, Conseiller Principal du Directeur Exécutif Canadien, explique le rôle du bureau du Directeur Exécutif et les priorités climatiques du Groupe de la Banque mondiale.
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Apr 22, 2021 • 14min

Canadian Executive Director's Office at the World Bank Group

Canada is a founding member of the World Bank Group, is the eleventh largest shareholder in the WBG and holds a permanent seat on the 25-member Board of Executive Directors. The Canadian Executive Director represents a constituency on the Board that includes Ireland and eleven Commonwealth Caribbean countries.  Laura Dorling, Senior Advisor to the Canadian Executive Director explains the role of the Executive Director’s office and the climate priorities of the World Bank Group.
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Apr 8, 2021 • 15min

Peter Mockel, IFC Principal Industry Specialist, discusses Energy Storage Investing

Peter Mockel, an expert in embedded systems and energy storage investing, delves into the transformative power of grid-scale battery systems. He discusses the importance of energy storage for integrating renewables into power grids, especially in developing countries. Peter highlights the essential minerals for lithium-ion batteries and the innovative advancements driving efficiency. He also provides insights on investment strategies tailored for Canadian developers and emphasizes the World Bank's $1 billion commitment to boost energy storage in emerging markets.
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Mar 26, 2021 • 16min

Shari Friedman discusses Climate Business at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Shari Friedman, the Acting Global Head for IFC's Climate Strategy and Business Unit, dives into the International Finance Corporation's pivotal role in climate investing. Discover how they've increased climate-related investments from 15% to over 30% in recent years. Friedman highlights innovative blended finance strategies boosting renewable energy in the Dominican Republic and discusses emerging opportunities in battery storage, green hydrogen, and net-zero standards. Learn about the importance of sustainability conversations in shaping resilient businesses.
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Feb 25, 2021 • 23min

Blended Finance and IDB Invest

Blended Finance plays a critical role in Climate Finance and making strong and impactful climate projects investible.  That is why part of Canada’s $2.65 billion Paris Commitment goes toward blended finance funds at multi lateral development banks, such as the Inter American Development Bank.  Pilar Carvajo, Investment Officer in the Blended Finance team at IDB Invest,  discusses blended finance, how it is used at IDB Invest and how the institution is active in climate finance. 
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Feb 25, 2021 • 18min

Financement mixte et IDB Invest

Le financement mixte joue un rôle essentiel dans le financement climatique et permet d'investir des projets climatiques forts et percutants. C’est la raison pour laquelle une partie de l’Engagement de Paris de $2.65 B du Canada est consacrée aux fonds de financement mixte des banques multilatérales de développement, comme la Banque interaméricaine de développement. Line Poulin-Larivière, déléguée commerciale au financement climatique basée à Ottawa, interviewe Matthieu Pegon, responsable du financement mixte chez IDB Invest, au sujet de ses perspectives sur le financement mixte et fournit des informations sur le Fonds canadien pour le climat. 

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