Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and tackling the climate crisis requires more than ambition — it requires action, backed by finance. This session brings together leaders from global financial institutions, the private sector, and development organizations over two panel discussions to explore the future of sustainable finance. At its core is a question now echoing through boardrooms and policy meetings: How can innovative financing mechanisms unlock capital at scale to drive green and inclusive transitions?

Panel 1: Unlocking Capital for Climate Action- Green & Climate Finance 
This panel explores how private sector actors — including banks, investors, and companies — are deploying financing strategies to accelerate climate action and support the green transition. With growing urgency around decarbonization and sustainability, speakers will highlight financial tools that mobilize private capital, reduce risk, and support transformative business models.

The discussion will spotlight practical examples of green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and blended finance structures that are helping companies align with national and regional climate goals. Panelists will also reflect on emerging trends in transition finance and the integration of sustainability into corporate investment strategies.

Panel 2: Unlocking Capital for Climate Action- Innovation & Partnerships 
This panel will explore the critical role of innovative approaches and multi-stakeholder partnerships in accelerating climate action through sustainable finance. Beyond the private sector, banks, investors, and global platforms are increasingly leveraging new financial solutions and partnership models to maximize impact. The discussion will emphasize how innovation and collaboration drive the scaling of sustainability-aligned business models and highlight concrete experiences from different countries that showcase the potential of the private sector to mobilize capital effectively.

What to expect:

• A deep dive into blended finance, public-private partnerships, and other tools that help de-risk investments and attract private capital

• Practical solutions for emerging markets to access climate finance

• Real-world examples and success stories from Europe

Selecting this session includes access to the UN Global Compact Hub for the entire day.