International Conference Banque de France - FERDI – AFD : The role of the financial sector in combating climate change in Africa

This conference follows on from a conference held in July 2021 entitled “Facing climate change: what financial choices for Africa?”, whose conclusions highlighted Africa's disproportionate vulnerability to climate change and the need to mobilize all stakeholders to finance mitigation and adaptation.

The November 2025 conference aims to examine in detail the role of financial intermediaries (banks, insurance companies, investment funds, rating agencies, central banks, and development banks) as well as public financing in catalyzing private capital. 

↪ Conference comprising three webinars spread over three days from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
↪ Conference with simultaneous French/English translation. 

Webinar 1: November 3, 2025

What is the role and impact of private financial intermediaries in combating climate change in Africa?

• Role of the private financial sector in combating climate change
• Measuring and regulating climate finance
• Measuring the effects of climate change on investments 

Webinar 2: November 4, 2025

The role of public development banks in mobilizing and allocating funding for the fight against climate change. 

• The role of international and domestic public development banks 
• The leverage effects of public resources 
• Public development banks in the financial architecture of development 

Webinar 3: November 5, 2025

What role should central banks and banking supervisors play in combating climate change?

• Banking Supervision and Macroprudential Tools
• Financial Stability
• Monetary Policy and Climate Risk Integration