Greening Governance Seminar Series: Making it Count: Accountability in Climate Finance

Join us for a lively discussion with civil society actors from Uganda and the Philippines to learn how they are advancing effective, equitable adaptation finance systems to build resilience in a changing climate.

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Presentation Slides

Adequately addressing climate change poses one of the greatest financial challenges for the foreseeable future. While international financial resources are being channeled into both mitigation and adaptation projects, resources for adaptation ($22 billion in 2016) are nowhere near the projected costs of adapting to climate change impacts ($140-$300 billion annually by 2030).

And it’s not just the amount of finance but also its quality, who it reaches, and for what purposes. It is critical to include communities and civil society organizations (CSO) in developing climate finance tracking systems and determining which projects are the most necessary for communities. CSOs can help ensure that public decisions and financial resources address climate-related priorities, challenges and those in greatest need of assistance.

Speakers

• Nisha Krishnan, Climate Finance Associate, Climate Resilience Practice, WRI (Introduction, moderator)
• Delaine McCullough, Head, Climate Finance Accountability, International Budget Partnership
• Siragi Magara Luyama, Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, Uganda
• Kairos Dela Cruz, Associate, Climate Policy, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, Philippines

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About the Series

WRI’s Greening Governance Seminar Series explores how good governance – inclusive, transparent decision-making processes, equal access to justice, strong institutions and a vibrant civil society – not only help policymakers advance more effective, equitable policies, but also implement ambitious commitments like the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.

Greening Governance seminars bring diverse panels of experts together to grapple with tough questions and identify successful strategies at the intersection of governance, environmental sustainability and human well-being. Interested in attending or watching remotely? Subscribe to our Greening Governance newsletter and follow us on Twitter @WRIGovernance to stay updated on upcoming events.