AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria, in collaboration with the SDSN Global Climate Hub and the PVBLIC Foundation, is co-organising a high-level panel at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place in Seville.
Panel Title: Evidence-based Financial Pathways for Decarbonisation and Climate Neutrality
Date: Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Time: 16:30–18:00 CEST
Location: Room Side Event 23, FIBES Conference Centre, Seville
This distinguished panel will bring together global leaders from the fields of science, diplomacy, finance, and policy to discuss how integrated, evidence-based pathways can mobilise financing for achieving climate neutrality. The session will highlight actionable insights and foster international collaboration for sustainable transformation.
As part of the event, two new flagship reports from the SDSN Global Climate Hub will be officially launched. These reports present science-based, systems-modelled pathways for achieving net-zero targets across 35 countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Balkans. They focus on cross-sectoral coherence across energy, food, land, water, and maritime systems.
Access the Reports:
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An Integrated Assessment of the European National Commitments for Climate Neutrality
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Climate Neutrality Pathways for Greece: Integrated Assessment and Decision Support Tool
Moderator:
Ashaki Goodwin – Director of Government Affairs, PVBLIC Foundation
Panel Speakers:
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri – Athens University of Economics and Business & University of Cambridge; Chair, SDSN Global Climate Hub & AE4RIA
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H.E. Va’inga Tone – Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Tonga to the United Nations
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H.E. Gene Leon – Executive Director, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity
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H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim – Former President of Mauritius (2015–2018)
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Ketan Patel – Chairman, Force for Good
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María Cortés Puch – Vice President, Sustainable Development Solutions Network
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Prof. Yannis Ioannidis – President of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM); Professor, University of Athens
This session promises to be a dynamic and solutions-focused dialogue on financing the global transition to climate neutrality. We look forward to welcoming participants in Seville.
