Nelson Switzer
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Investing in Climate Action
Spyros Kouvelis, Julia Bucknall, Saadia Madsbjerg, Vijay Manthripragada, Nelson Switzer, Gary White
A high-level panel of World Bank officials and corporate leaders from Nestlé, Montrose Environmental, and Water Equity convened to redefine climate finance as a capital market imperative capable of addressing all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Speakers detailed strategies to mobilize the estimated $12.7 trillion needed by 2030 through public de-risking mechanisms, citing specific investment vehicles like the Water Equity Fund and green infrastructure bonds that generate both social impact and market-rate returns. The discussion concluded with a consensus on overcoming regulatory fragmentation and data gaps to scale solutions that integrate prosperity with sustainability across water, agriculture, and energy sectors.