LSFI Conference – Advancing Climate Finance

This conference, organised by the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative, taking place as part of the Luxembourg International Climate Finance Days 2026, will bring together panel discussions, presentations, and a fireside chat to explore current developments in climate finance, including regulatory frameworks and the state of carbon markets, among other topics.

Agenda

• 14:30 to 15:00 – Registration and Welcome Coffee
• 15:00 to 16:00 – “Bridging Frameworks: EU Sustainable Finance Regulatory Priorities and Taxonomy Interoperability”: This session will include a presentation and a panel discussion to explore the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Platform priorities, with a focus on the EU policy agenda and the work of the EU Sustainable Finance Platform. It will examine recent developments in EU taxonomy and its role in guiding capital towards sustainable activities. The panel discussion will further address challenges and opportunities around the EU and global taxonomy implementation and international interoperability.

Speakers:

• • Helena Viñes Fiestas, Commissioner at the Spanish Financial Markets Authority (CNMV) and chair of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Daniel Bouzas Luis, Regional Lead at Europe at UNEP FI
  • Eugene Wong, Chief Executive Officer at Sustainable Finance Institute Asia

• 16:30 to 17:00 – “Fireside chat with H.E. Serge Wilmes, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity”
• 17:00 to 18:00 – “Carbon Credits and Markets: From Fragmentation to Coordination”: A forward-looking discussion on the current state of carbon markets and carbon credits, highlighting critical challenges, market trends, and the importance of collaboration. Experts will also discuss the role of strategic alliances and partnerships in shaping market integrity and scaling impact, both mandatory and voluntary carbon credits.

Speakers:

• • Fenella Aouane, Managing Director, Head of Carbon Finance Department at GGGI
  • Jan-Willem van de Ven, Head of Policy at Green Climate Fund

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