In public discussion, climate finance is often bandied around with banks positioning themselves as positive actors in addressing climate change. But what do they do? This panel examines how the finance sector is shifting to incorporate climate modelling into its risk assessments for investments, how finance can create new ‘green’ markets and products, be used for investing in ‘green infrastructure’, and how climate finance is being used for addressing international climate injustice for those most affected by climate change such as the Pacific. This event was part of the Sydney Environment Institute's Extraction Series that probes the use, impact and future of gas, coal and lead extraction in Australia at a critical point in our changing climate. For more information about this click here.
Timestamps
00:50 Introducing the Extraction Series and Acknowledgement of Country - Susan Park
02:25 Climate Finance at COP26 - Tim Stephens
09:40 What is Climate Finance and Why is it Important? - Gareth Bryant
13:45 The Changing Landscape of Public Finance - Kate Owens
22:55 A Blurring Boundary Between Private & Public Finance - Gareth Bryant
27:00 It's All About Climate Financial Risks - Tanya Fiedler
32:55 Can Climate Finance Promote Climate Justice?
42:45 The Climate Refugee Crisis and Finance's Role
45:20 The Power of Regulation in Capital Markets
47:50 Mainstreaming Climate Finance
49:40 The Role of Transnational Litigation in Climate Finance
Speakers
Dr Gareth Bryant, Sydney Policy Lab
Dr Tanya Fiedler, University of Sydney Business School
Dr Katherine Owens, University of Sydney Law School
Professor Susan Park, Sydney Environment Institute
Professor Tim Stephens (Chair), University of Sydney Law School
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