This marks the launch of a new GEF-UNIDO project, which aims to promote private sector engagement and innovation in climate adaptation by establishing three Communities of Practice, serving as dedicated platforms to systematically gather and showcase all knowledge generated by adaptation projects. This initiative will focus on three sectors led by an institutional entity with expertise in the field:

1. Investment funds (GARI)
2. MSMEs incubation and acceleration (Climate-KIC), and
3. Climate change adaptation impacts and measures metrics (UNEP FI).

Speakers are:

• Anais Barisani (UNIDO)
• Alois Mhlanga (UNIDO)
• Jason Spensley (GEF)
• Jay Koh (GARI / Lightsmith Group)
• Maelis Carraro (BFA Global)
• Dr Andrew Kerr (Climate-KIC)
• Jumanne Mtambalike (Sahara Ventures)
• Remco Fischer (UNEP FI)
• Amal-Lee Amin (British International Investment)